Patti LaBelle Lands Role On OWN’s “Greenleaf”

Source: Noam Galai / Getty

The hit show “Greenleaf” on the OWN network just added a new cast member and fans should get excited. According to Deadline, Patti LaBelle will recur as “Maxine Patterson,” as a Christian motivational speaker that is a close college friend of Lynn Whitfield’s character. LaBelle is excited to return to television after making appearances in “A Different World,” “Empire” and more.

Follow @TheRSMS

If you aren’t familiar with the show it’s all about the Greenleaf family that deals with tragedy and the eldest daughter returns to preach in their family church. The show is in production now for season 3 in Atlanta. Congratulation to Patti LaBelle!

RELATED: 5 Other Things The Patti’s Pie Guy Might Sing About [EXCLUSIVE AUDIO]

RELATED: Only Patti Labelle Could Nail A Version Of “This Christmas” Like This [EXCLUSIVE]

RELATED: Was It Bad For Patti Labelle To Reveal Details About Luther Vandross’ Sexuality? [EXCLUSIVE]

The Latest:

• DeVon Franklin Brings Ruth and Boaz to Netflix and Talks Love
• Solange Launches Saint Heron Digital Archive With Free Access to Rare Black Books
• Latinos In DC Accuse ICE Of Racial Profiling In Class Action Suit
• Kash Doll Is In Her WAG Era & Her Sideline Style Is Already Slaying
• Judge Dismisses RICO Lawsuit Against Diddy’s Mother Janice Combs
• BLERD ALERT! 10 Iconic Debut Black Comic Book Hero Covers
• ‘Black In White’ Portrait Series: Bevy Smith Invites Us To Have A Seat At Her Table
• Assata Shakur — exiled activist and Black liberation icon dies at 78
• New Music Fridays: Mariah Carey, Doja Cat & Young Thug Drop Albums
• Flavor Flav Back On Sobriety Journey After Relapse

The Greatest, Most Hilarious Memes About Patti Labelle’s Sweet Potato Pies

5 photos