With time, Bringston will start to feel like her home. Her parents paid for the facility and if anyone had a choice they wouldnt choose to hang out with her. Amara picks up that Simone is homesick, so Simone opens up about her struggles. Simone overhears and tries to get Keisha to help her get a physical sooner. Keisha wonders how they know each other, and Simone clarifies that he was Spencers biggest rival and was best friends with her ex. The sisters argued about that, and Tina interfering in Amara's love life. Damon Sims takes matters into his own hands in All American: Homecoming by getting a DNA test, which has troubling results. Coach Loni believes in actions and not words, but Simone plans to show it to her every day to prove shes an asset. JR overhears Damon talking about his adoption and how family comes in all forms. She asks him not to spread her business as its not public knowledge that she had a baby and gave him up for adoption. Monet Mazur. That was so harsh and had to cut deep. Peyton Alex Smith shined with the emotional material as he portrayed a son . A leader! Back at the dorm, Simone notices hes upset and he tells her about the sponsorship attempts. Now a college freshman, Simone is eager to face her future and create her path. She begins to have a panic attack when Damon finds her. Keisha jokes about undercover arrangements going on. Michael Evans Behling. Simone likely talked to the coach about attending Bringston University and inquiring about whether or not there would be a spot for her on the school's competitive team. Simone[source]. It was later known that her mother had died in a car accident and her father was busy living his life in New York. I had to deal with rejection so early for things that I couldnt control., Its way more than I got a show about me. Its more than that, because its not about me. The emotional entanglement she has with Damon back at school is what she sees in Layla and Jordan, even if Jordan doesn't. Will Damon and Simone's new truces with their mothers last? You're not even going to see a marriage counselor. A current Bringston student named Keisha (relative newcomer Netta Walker) gives Simone and Olivia a tour of campus, and Simone meets the school's tennis star, Thea ( Katy Keene 's Camille. Did you play her differently, given her growth at Bringston? And later, while speaking to Aunt Amara, Simone expresses concern that her mom wont want her to apply to Bringston, and Amara reminds her niece to put herself first when making these decisions, so that she can be the best version of herself for her loved ones. Amara thanks him for bringing her own. Making a splash: A deep dive into the live-action, Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter. It's my family, you know what I mean? That tennis match seems to rattle Simone for much of the weekend, even as she starts to consider applying to Bringston instead of just visiting for fun. As we head to the season finale, what can you share about Simone's journey in terms of tennis in the final episodes? She thinks the fresh start will be good for her, and maybe she'll find her people. The All American spinoff sees Simone go to Bringston University for a chance to attend a Historic Black College University, where she's attempting to make it back on the tennis team. From your perspective, what is going through Simone's head? They either arent interested in HBCU sports or dont want the scandal drama. Simone likes that idea - a family dinner once a week. Simone has very few coping skills and struggles to find a balance in her life. Simone admits that Marcus and Amara went to Bringston and were a serious couple until something super personal came between them. Thea went ahead and chose a book for them and assigned them parts to do. Tina felt resentful that she dropped out of law school so that Amara could finish college, but in her eyes, Amara wasn't living up to her full potential. They both see traits in each other from Zora Neale Hurstons characters. Maya said, One thing my mom was not playing about was you were not about to leave this house and act a fool.. Simone is returning home after some time at college. Amara knows Simone will find her footing and her people. All American and All American Homecoming air Mondays at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m., respectively, on The CW. (And Jordan might have good reason to worry, because Damon Sims is clearlyvery interested in his girl.). She feels the pressure and he understands. Damon admits theyre going to put up the curtain rods. Shes sure theyll find something. 1 Barty Upset In Australian Quarterfinals By Muchova, Joey King And Netflix To Reunite For 'Uglies', A Dystopian Story Obsessed With 'beauty'. He struggles with uniting his team, but she encourages him to share his fears. Im trying to be in these places with these kids, Maya said. All Damon had to do was walk him around and silence. One of the benefits of being at HBCU is being able to point at examples of black excellence to see whats possible. She storms off to find Keisha, while Nate happily realizes the best part of the night is happening outside - Keisha's father is home. Though she was recognised as the "it girl" in her school, at home she was nothing but a lonely girl who had a record of suicide attempts. Read on for EW's interview with Maya about returning to All American, that emotional scene with Damon, the big breakup, and more. All of this tough love seems to resonate with Simone, who seems more certain about applying to Bringston and pursuing tennis by the end of the episode. Thea walks over as the trio is working together. Keisha adds that she might have to fight harder for it. Me and NK talked, and she was like, I knew I wanted to do a spinoff, and I just feel like this is the most appropriate route to go in terms of Black female leads and Black athleticism. I want to continue to push that narrative of not just what youre good at, but just who you are, the contribution that you give just being a Black person, Maya said. You just told me you were splitting up and now you're selling the house? Keisha just got a call from the residential department, and theres an issue with Simones campus housing. Charlies Angels alum Jaclyn Smith will guest-star on an upcoming Season 3 episode as Wendy Fine, Lauras mother, TVLine has exclusively learned. Relationships Simone Hicks (Geffri Maya) has made it to Bringston University! He wanted to see the bets but he cant force it to be true. Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more. She doesnt get what Simone is trying to do. We'll definitely see a little shift in Simone in terms of how she processes and navigates the new relationships she has with all of these people. < What happened to Layla's dad? Maya said she grew up in a lower-middle-class family, raised by a single mother while maintaining a relationship with her father. Their moms arent that different, as she and Tina are at odds because her mom refuses to accept her choices. If Simone insists on defying her impulsive choices that will wreck her future, her mother wants no part of it. Thea commends her for trying. Damon's mom came to watch his first game purely as a mom and a spectator. By Later, in a conversation with the aforementioned elite baseball player, Damon Sims more on him in a minute Simone is all too aware of the heavy tennis competition shes facing, and Damon encourages her to use that as motivation. Thea makes a point of telling Simone that four other girls are striving for a spot on her team. Keisha knows its not okay but as a people, they should be standing behind her for doing whats right not tearing her down. Simone notices JR looking at Damon and Marcus in an odd way. As they playfully bicker, Thea and her friend walk in, which annoys Simone. He remarks soulfully on it being Simone Hicks. Nate tells her to let it go which Keisha agrees with, though Simone still wants to try. Thea is the reigning Queen and schools the uninitiated. Many of our favorite Bringston University students dealt with changes and family drama in All American: Homecoming Season 1 Episode 6. The next day, Thea finds Simone practicing on the campus tennis courts, and though Theas still got a serious catty streak, she gives Simone some advice on how to perfect her form. WhileAll American season 3 doesn't show the tennis coach, it did feature several characters who will be main players in the spinoff series. Keisha made a promise to her cancer-ridden mom who died that she would pursue medicine. Student at Bringston UniversityTennis PlayerAssistant for the Alumni Office of B.U.Graduate of Beverly Hills High School He packs up his things and leaves. It was beautiful because it allowed Peyton and I to continue to build out a relationship where [we] can depend on each other as actors. What did you think ofAll American: Homecomings first episode? Simone's mom is, like, a lot. Simone pushes two carts full of bags through campus as she recaps her crazy year. When Damon mentioned he hadn't spoken to Simone or JR in over a week, she questioned what happened to make him that angry with his best friends. Returning from Los Angeles single, Simone mourns her relationship on the newest episode of All American: Homecoming. I was super emotional. She and Jordan have a friendship throughout season 2 until he confesses his love for her in the finale, and they subsequently start dating. This episode directly set up Simone's spinoff in some important ways. Remember, if you missed an episode, you can watch All American: Homecoming online via TV Fanatic. Simone's arrival at Bringston shakes things up for Thea as her instant dislike of her rival clashes with the bond they share as Black women in Tennis. Part of HuffPost Entertainment. My mom was always pushing me to want more out of my life. All American episode 7 was full of secrets and confessions as the show finally revealed what went down in Las Vegas, something that kept haunting the fans ever since the first episode of season 3. As much as she respects journalists and their craft, Maya recalled, she didnt feel at home dedicating so much of her time to that. He asks about Keisha but Simone tells Cam to leave her alone. After practice, Nate finishes a student's hair while Simone and Keisha watch. Damon can relate to that. She wants to start a new life in pursuit of her tennis dreams. Contents 1 Biography 2 Throughout All American 3 Throughout All American: Homecoming 4 Personality 5 Physical Appearance 6 Appearances 7 Notes and Trivia 8 Gallery 9 References Biography As everyone packs up Simones room, Damon, JR, and Cam arrive with power tools. To celebrate Simone's move, Amara gives her a gift basket. They invite her out to part, but she plans to shower and call it a night. Nate points out that Simone is a late bloomer. It's time for her to take charge of who she is and [who] she wants to be. By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. They rally around her as Zeke explains that shes having a panic attack. Even through her tough breakup, Simone still wins her tennis match. Tina appeared jealous that Simone was so close to baby Shay and his adoptive family. Now in her room, Simone FaceTime's Jordan so they can talk about being so far away from one another. Greta Onieogou. No_Armadillo1943 2 yr. ago We see her in the promo when liv tells laura she released the footage and I honestly thought she was someone who worked for Laura didn't know it was Simones mom like tfffff Evening_Ad_6412 2 yr. ago Whyyyy [deleted] 2 yr. ago Nate adds that shes the Queen of navigating the financial aid department and will help Simone navigate that. Warning: This story contains spoilers for the latest episodes of All American and All American Homecoming.. Simone Hicks (Geffri Maya) had a hell of a trip back to Los Angeles.In need of a break from Bringston University mainly Damon Sims (Peyton Alex Smith) Simone heads back to see her friends and boyfriend on the west coast for fall break on the latest episode of All American. Peyton Alex Smith has the biggest role as Damon Sims, an elite high school baseball prospect with a chance at the MLB. Their match is live-streamed and Damon proudly watches. All American: What Olivia Leaking The Footage Means For Her & Her Mom, How All American Set Up Coop's Role In Spencer's Arm Issues, Star Wars Already Teased The Perfect Title For The Mandalorian Movie, It Was Time To Pay The Piper: Lost Co-Creator Reflects On Divisive Ending, Succession Season 4 Episode 6 Recap: 6 Biggest Story Reveals & WayStar Twists. She agreed to ask Damon's dad more info about the adoption if it would help her son. | Thats when I was like, Oh, this is different. The culture is just so prevalent, and theres no need for any adjustments or readjusting in this space. All American season 3 sets up the spinoff for Simone Hicks (Geffri Maya) with a backdoor pilot forAll American: Homecoming. In a One Tree Hill-esquemanner,Jordan and Simone got married. He remarks that statement is oddly specific. Simone Hicks has fallen in love with Bringston University in the backdoor pilot for All American: Homecoming. Later, Simone apologizes to Damon for projecting her issues, but he admits she doesnt have to as she was right. Corte offers Simone a job working with the alumni office. Simone Hicks (Geffri Maya) heads to Bringston University for a fun weekend and ends up . Simone asks if they used to date as they had vibes, but Amara tells her to stay out of folks business. The best show recs delivered to your inbox. In need of a break from Bringston University mainly Damon Sims (Peyton Alex Smith) Simone heads back to see her friends and boyfriend on the west coast for fall break on the latest episode of All American. As an HBCU graduate, she wants this show to be a homage to the myriad ways that Black people exist and to tell stories that represent the diversity of the Black experience. He was an ass and the way he treated her when she was pregnant wasnt cool. Damon is happy with the situation but Simone isnt. Amara comes home and remarks on not missing those days. Simone arrives late to her court time, but the player there isnt interested in her excuses. She offers to let Simone stay with her until they figure out the dorm situation. While it may have hurt or shocked her, she didn't let that show. Simone Hicks In the seventh episode of season 3, it is revealed that Simone and Jordan got married in Las Vegas over the summer, unbeknownst to anyone other than Spencer and Olivia, who were in attendance. Simone'sAll American spinoff was clearly set up through her story in this episode. Occupation He encourages her to put last week's tennis mistake behind her. Since she's thrown herself into choreographing dance competitions and dancing in them, Keisha started avoiding her father. Simone sits with Nathaniel and Keisha who arent interested in helping. It was later known that her mother had died in a car accident and her father was busy living his life in New York. If you like TVLine, you'll LOVE our email news alerts! It takes an emotional ceremony with Nathaniel Hardin (Rhoyle Ivy King) for Simone to begin working through her breakup. A current Bringston student named Keisha (relative newcomer Netta Walker) gives Simone and Olivia a tour of campus, and Simone meets the schools tennis star, Thea (Katy Keenes Camille Hyde), who absolutely knows how good she is. She visited Bringston University for the weekend with Jordan, Spencer, and Olivia Baker. When Maya was expecting only a recurring guest role and a brief three-episode arc, showrunner Nkechi Okoro Carrolls call came through, shattering her expectations. Hightower sent her to Hamilton High School, where Maya was enrolled in the magnet program, and signed her up for extracurricular activities to enrich her experiences, keep her engaged and propel her to strive. Their foundation has always been friendship, and a lot of times you need that before love in the first place. It has everything to do with South-Central being a stepping stone for me. As we know from the shows official logline, Homecoming will follow Geffri Mayas character at a historically Black college, where she and an elite baseball player from Chicago (played by Legacies Peyton Alex Smith) contend with the high stakes of college sports. Simone Hicks (formerly Baker) is a recurring character in the The CW series All American and the main protagonist of its spinoff All American: Homecoming. A lot of the time when you film things that require so much vulnerability, no matter how close you are with someone, it's scary because you're unzipping your emotions and thoughts. She challenges Simone to be her warm-up partner, and though Simone does get a couple of balls past Thea, Thea dominates most of the game. While she gets to see Spencer James (Daniel Ezra), Olivia Baker (Samantha Logan) and Layla Keating (Greta Onieogou), the shift she has felt in her relationship with Jordan Baker (Michael Evans Behling) takes up a large chunk of the trip home. Although she was auditioning, nothing quite stuck until 2019. Rebecca Iannucci / She wouldnt have made it the past few days without them. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, "C.R.E.A.M. Keisha wonders why her mom wouldnt take it all away, and continue to pay her tuition but not board. She welcomes her niece's crew as family. Robert Hicks (father)Tina Hicks (mother)Shay Douglas (Biological son)Amara Patterson (Maternal Aunt) There are already hints of a possible romance between her and Damon in this backdoor pilot, so the future of Simone and Jordan (and their looming real marriage ceremony) might not be too good. Marcus will even get his job back, this time ashead coach and not assistant! Though wary, Simone agreed to try again if her mom acknowledged Shay as her grandson. Alive She gives props when due. Hopefully, Keisha's dad will come to one of her performances soon and see how talented she is, and the two of them will reconcile. Many of our favorite Bringston University students dealt with changes and family drama in All American: Homecoming Season 1 Episode 6. The coach assigned Damon and Santiago to do a fundraiser so that they would learn to work together. Jordan Baker 90 Episodes 2023. He quit quickly, and his dad is more upset that he left than JR. Eye Color The love is still there. Leila Faisal 78 Episodes 2023. She then has them help clean up the dinner. That night, Simone reveals that her mother isnt paying for her anymore. Damon adds to Simone that what she and her aunt have is special and she knows that. He points out that, by large, only novels with white authors featuring white characters are considered to be classics. There's an emotional scene where Simone and Nate have a ceremony to help Simone mourn the end of her relationship. New Romance Brewing on Superman, Fox News 8 pm Viewership Down Sharply Since Tucker Carlson's Ouster, Stephen Amell Doesn't Think He's Done Playing Green Arrow, Severance Season 2 Faces Delay Amid Backstage Drama (Report). It is a part of life because if you have a door open and you don't walk through it, there is an opportunity that somebody else will, and it's just the truth. He promises to mind his business next time. Making a splash: A deep dive into the live-action Little Mermaid with a new generation's Ariel. You appreciate the love your adoptive parents gave you, but there is this longing for identity that only finding your birth parents will help. We areBringston Lions. After graduating from college in 2016, Maya started working odd jobs to make money: nannying, hosting and going through the motions of living at home with her mother, brother and grandmother. Nate notices Keishas expression and asks whats wrong. He asks if a field will do instead of a court. As everyone gets ready to practice, Loni calls Simone over as her physical is out of date. All American season 3 reveals Jordan Baker and Simone Hicks got married in Las Vegas, and that adds a huge twist to the story ahead of Simone's spinoff show, All American: Homecoming.Simone joined All American's story during season 2 when she tricked Jordan into believing that he was the father of her soon-to-be child.Although this proved to not be the case, Jordan and Simone fell in love and . Jock Zonfrillo Dies: 'MasterChef Australia' Judge And Acclaimed, Damar Hamlin's Charity Sponsor, the Giving Back Fund, Embroiled, Even Without Barry, 'Barry' Is Delighted with Its Own Misery, Jock Zonfrillo, 'MasterChef Australia' Judge, Dies at 46, Editor's Choice: I Purchased This TikTok-Viral Walking Pad and I, TVLine is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Keisha nods and ends the call then tells Simone to get ready. She thought he was playing football in Alabama or Oregon, but he admits the coach made an offer he couldnt refuse. Later that day, Simone asks the girls if they have something planned for Theas birthday and they dont. Keisha was good at practicing medicine, but she didn't enjoy it. GEFFRI MAYA: It was an amazing experience because it's where I started. Simone, Damon, and Theas presentation goes well and the class claps for her. Nate praises her for getting everything she needed. Laura Fine-Baker 87 Episodes 2023. He states that it could be the parents who put him up for adoption as a baby or the mother who loves the baseball player more than the son. It is going to be a huge test of the genuine friendship that we believe Thea and Simone have created with each other. The episode's ending includes showing her outside the office of the tennis coach. The CW spinoff of All American stars Los Angeles native Geffri Maya as Simone Hicks, who begins a new journey at a historically Black college called Bringston University. Laura Baker. All American season 3, episode 17 set up Simone's spinoff show, All American: Homecoming, by introducing new characters and storylines. Follow Cooper on Twitter @MovieCooper. She gestures to a parking garage where a car is parked. They train together and he finally reaches 95 MPH while she gets her hits in. Did JR ever like baseball, or was it something he did only to get his dad's attention? We've known Simone has had issues with her mom since she arrived in Beverly Hills, but we finally the history behind it. A girl, Wilinda, knocks on the door so Kiesha leaves. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What was it like to return to All American and reunite with the cast?
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