In the This Is Us episode ‘The Guitar Man,’ while Kevin (Justin Hartley) takes the twins to the cabin in hopes of proving himself as a father, Nicky’s (Griffin Dunne) wife Edie reappears. Edie is portrayed by Vanessa Bell Calloway, who’s known for her roles in films including Coming to America and Coming 2 America (Imani), and What’s Love Got to Do With It (Jackie), among others.
Get ready to see more of Vanessa: she’s filming the new BET series The Black Hamptons, which is set in the town of Sag Harbor, Long Island. Vanessa describes her character, Carolyn Britton, as a “meaty, strong, boss bit** and extremely fun character!”
This is Us airs Tuesdays at 9 pm on NBC.
