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Q: I loved watching “Supernanny” and was sad – but happy for her – when she left to focus on her own family. Did she ever end up having children like she had hoped? – E.P.
A: Jo Frost, the “Supernanny,” made her debut on ABC 15 years ago but quit after several seasons in order to focus on her personal life, including, hopefully, having children of her own. Now, she’s back with a new “Supernanny” series premiering Jan. 1 at 10 p.m. ET on Lifetime.
Jo Frost (Courtesy Lifetime Network photo)
According to Lifetime, “The families featured this season are from cities and towns around the country, and they are dealing with diverse issues that span the spectrum of parenting challenges from postpartum depression, ADHD, kids obsessed with electronic devices, blended families struggling with children acting out and military and first responder spouses facing separations, to parents buried in their phones and more.
“Jo will visit one new family each week and use her trusted and proven methods and elevated teachings to help them change their dynamics while focusing on positive reinforcement and connectivity.”
As for her personal life, I couldn’t find any confirmation that she married her fiance, Darrin Jackson, who was the production manager of her original series, or that she has had any children.
Q: Is there really going to be another “Matrix” movie? Will Keanu Reeves be in it, or will there be all new characters? – R.F.
A: Yes, there will another sequel, “Matrix 4,” but it won’t be released until 2022. The cast will again include Keanu Reeves as Neo, Carrie-Ann Moss as Trinity and, reportedly, Jada Pinkett Smith as Niobe. New to the cast will be Jonathan Groff, best known as Holden Ford from the Netflix series “Mindhunter” and for voicing the character of Kristoff in the Disney “Frozen” movies.
It’s hard to believe that it’s been more than 15 years since the last “Matrix” film. Reeves was very fortunate to land this franchise. Apparently Brad Pitt and Johnny Depp were first sought after for the lead by the producers and directors. Janet Jackson also was pursued for the role of Trinity, but it went to Carrie-Ann Moss, a relative unknown, when Jackson wasn’t able to work it into her schedule.
Q: Is Bill Cosby in prison, or is he out on bail? How is his health? – T.L.
A: The disgraced comedian has been serving a three- to 10-year sentence in a Pennsylvania state prison since September 2018. He was recently denied an appeal to overturn his conviction.
Cosby was convicted in 2018 on three counts of aggravated indecent assault against his accuser, Andrea Constand. At the time of his trial, he professed to be totally blind, but many people were skeptical and felt he was looking for pity from the jury. He is living in the general population of the prison and is reportedly quite popular, giving motivational speeches to inmates and working out regularly, losing weight.
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