Queen Latifah, Alfre Woodard lead new ‘Steel Magnolias’ cast

Oct. 5, 2012 - The onscreen love between Queen Latifah, Alfre Woodard, Jill Scott and Phylicia Rashad in the updated version of “Steel Magnolias” is real.

The actresses, who take on the roles originated by Sally Field, Shirley MacLaine, Dolly Parton and Olympia Dukakis in the 1989 film, bonded in real life just like their characters do in Truvy’s salon.

“It’s been a love fest,” said Scott, who plays Truvy, adding that she would have taken any role to be a part of the star-studded, small-screen retelling of Robert Harling’s stage play and original film, set to premiere Oct. 7 on Lifetime. Read more at thegrio.com.

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