‘Sister, Sister’ Jackée Harry Talks Working With Mowry Sisters
Jackée Harry famously played a mother figure to Tia and Tamera Mowry on their famous sitcom, Sister, Sister. Harry herself recently talked about what it was like working with the twins. In particular, she revealed some advice she shared with the girls.
Audiences In The 1990s Knew Jackée Harry As Lisa Landry
For many, Harry’s big breakout role was playing Sandra Clark in 227 and she is also known for playing Paulina Price on Days of Our Lives. However, some fans know her best as Lisa Landry on the sitcom Sister, Sister.
On the show, real-life twins Tia and Tamera Mowry played twin sisters who were separated at birth and adopted. Harry played Lisa Landry, an aspiring clothing designer who serves as Tia’s adoptive mother. After the sisters reunite in the pilot, Lisa and Tia move in with Tamera and her adoptive father Ray, forming a new family of sorts.
Harry recently spoke with E! News about her time on the show. During her conversation, she also revealed some advice she shared with the girls.
For Harry, it was important that the girls strive to be seen as their own distinct people. As she put it, “‘Twins is nice, but you’ll want to be individuals.'”
As Harry noted, “Because when they see you coming, you want them to call you.” She continued, “You don’t want to be called by her name.”
Ultimately, even if being twins made them a household name, the star felt it was important for the twins to distinguish themselves if they wanted to work in the entertainment industry. As she put it, “It matters, especially in this town.”
Harry Has Stayed In Touch With Tia Over The Years
As noted by E! News, Harry has kept i touch with Tia, her onscreen daughter. Most recently, she even made an appearance on her reality series, Tia Mowry: My Next Act, which details the star’s life following her divorce with Cory Hardrict.
The two have had other little reunions over the years. Notably, Harry reprised her role as Lisa Landry on an episode of Instant Mom. This sitcom starred Tia Mowry who recently becomes a stepmother after marrying a man with three children. Harry notably shared her appearance on the sitcom on her YouTube channel.
Harry also shared some insight into her relationship with Tia. As she noted, “I don’t know how it evolved to this, it’s not planned…I don’t want to say daughter—because she’s a grown woman – but we’re real tight.”
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