Niecy Nash-Betts is working on a new project – something “very dark” and starring alongside an unexpected co-star: Travis Kelce.
Nash-Betts was the first to reveal Kelce’s involvement in Ryan Murphy’s next new project, Grotesquein May, and she was more than happy to share some praise when she spoke to ET’s Deidre Behar. on the red carpet at the 2024 BET Awards at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Nash-Betts – who joined wife Jessica Betts at the star-studded awards show on Sunday — explained of the news series: “I’ve never played a role like this. It’s very dark, I’m really excited for people to see it.”
“There may be some cameos,” Nash-Betts added. “I’m not going to name names. But it’s a good time.”
When it comes to Kelce, however, Nash-Betts said he’s been on his best behavior on set — especially since it’s essentially his first dramatic acting role.
“You know what, I’m pleasantly surprised,” Nash-Betts said. “He’s doing great.”
Nash-Betts said she’s rehearsing lines and doing what she can to guide Kelce, and described a typical rehearsal for them as: “Us sitting around eating In-N-Out reading words on a piece of paper.”
As for whether or not she bombarded him with a series of questions about his famous girlfriend, Taylor Swift, Nash-Betts played it cool, telling ET, “Well, now I don’t ask and tell! Let me just say this. “
A source told ET in May “Travis Kelce is wearing many hats these days as he jumps into the world of acting in his first TV series role… Details of Travis’ role are still under wraps, however, it will be a guest-starring role, and His presence will be felt throughout the series.”
The source added: “Travis is excited to flex that skill set and show another side of himself off the field. More projects like this are to come.”
As for his time with his wife at this year’s BET Awards, Nash-Betts revealed that they would be performing during the show — and thus making history.
“Jess is the first married same-sex couple to perform at the BET Awards,” explained Nash-Betts, who married the singer-songwriter in August 2020. “And boy, have we been on cloud nine since we realized this.”
For the Emmy-winning actress, being with her wife and making history during such an iconic show is a true pleasure in itself.
“It’s for the culture and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else with anyone else,” Nash-Betts said with a smile.
O BET Awards 2024hosted by Taraji P. Hensondisplayed live on BET channel from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 30th at 8pm ET/PT. check out the full list of winners here.
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