Boris Kodjoe He’s so beautiful that even big stars can’t resist his face!
Last month, Sterling K. Brown It is Ryan Michelle Bathé appeared on Keke Palmer’s podcast, Honey, this is Keke Palmer, where the latter admitted that Kodjoe has always been her favorite celebrity. And when Palmer asked how the couple handles intimate love scenes with other stars, Bathé revealed that Brown is generally cool — except for one instance, when she starred opposite Kodjoe in the 2007 film. All about us.
When ET asked the First wives star and her Oscar-nominated husband about the story in 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards later that month, Brown admitted that he understood why his wife likes Kodjoe so much.
“Boris is a beautiful man, I respect that,” said the American Fiction star said at the time. “It’s all good.”
Kodjoe, who told ET he hadn’t heard of Bathé’s account, has nothing but love for the longtime couple. “Oh my God, that’s hilarious. I had no idea. She never told me that,” he told ET’s Deidre Behar. “That’s amazing. We had so much fun!”
O Station 19 star recalls how they filmed All about us “right before” your child is born. “I remember because my wife came to the set and she was eight months pregnant,” she adds. “It was a great experience, really. I love them both, they are extremely talented and amazing people.”
When asked about his celebrity crush, the father of two told ET that he was “lucky enough to film with the most incredible women in the industry,” including his wife of 19 years, Nicole Ari Parker.
And he’s even luckier to be starring alongside more incredible women on ABC Station 19 as the fire department drama airs its seventh and final season.
“My emotions are a mix of, you know, sadness, joy, pride and excitement,” Kodjoe told ET about the farewell season. “A big chapter in my life (is) coming to an end and it’s very sad because of the relationships you form. we love and respect. This is truly one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. I love everyone on the crew and the cast, the writers, the producers, and we’ve really grown and become a family. “
Kodjoe’s co-star, Jaina Lee Ortizechoes your feelings.
“It’s bittersweet… We created such a special family here, and I think that’s what we’ll miss most, showing up to work every day and just having fun with each other,” Ortiz told ET.
While the actress can’t deny the sweetness of saying goodbye after seven seasons, she says it’s still a celebratory experience; especially as the show airs its 100th episode. “I think everyone will leave with a warm heart,” she predicts.
Station 19The seventh season will consist of 10 episodes. Throughout its journey, the Grey’s Anatomy spin-off was praised for covering timely topics and recently received a Sentinel Award from Hollywood, Health & Society for its portrayal of systemic racism in Season 6.
“I think the legacy of this program goes back to my community,” shares an emotional Ortiz. “It’s kind of a love letter to Latinas and the Latinx community… It’s been such a beautiful and (a) life-changing experience for me and my career and I just hope it inspires people.”
Co-star Carlos Miranda shares that the final season allows things to come full circle for the characters and fans.
“People’s stories are coming true and (I hope) people are happy,” he told ET. “We’re going to have some good things coming this season. I’m excited for you guys to see it.”
Kodjoe agrees, although he jokes that fans should be cautious because “everyone dies” in the end. More seriously, the actor credits the show’s fans for being so passionate about the series and fighting to keep it on the air.
“I just have to say I love our fans. You guys have been the backbone of this show, giving us support and love over the years and we don’t take that for granted,” he shares with ET. “We are here because of you. And all the campaigning and protesting and sending letters, we really appreciate it.”
Station 19 airs Thursdays at 8pm ET/PT on ABC.