Now, she’s back and better than ever. Co-starring alongside Damon Wayans as Poppa and Damon Wayans Jr. As Damon, Atkins steps into the role of Dr. Ivy Reid in CBS's “Poppa's House.” As Poppa’s ...

Essence Atkins is no stranger to the sitcom world, and working alongside the legendary comedian family, the Wayans, is not a foreign concept to her either. This time, she’s working with Damon Wayans ...

Essence Atkins is an actress that we’ve always closely followed throughout her career. Her delivery on Smart Guy as the cool, big sister Yvette had us enamored. While in Half & Half, her character Dee ...

Essence Atkins is getting into the holiday spirit this season, even if it means going head-to-head with her neighbors for a Christmas competition! The Poppa’s House actress, 52, recently spoke with ...

When it comes to playing a love interest for someone from the Wayans family, Essence Atkins is determined to catch them all. "I just need to be Kim [Wayans’] love interest, and then I'll have the ...