‘Beauty in Black’ Stars Taylor Polidore and Ricco Ross Bring Chaos to the Turquoise Table | 37

De: Wondery

This week on We Playin' Spades, Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee are joined by Taylor Polidore and Ricco Ross, the stars of Tyler Perry's hit Netflix series, ‘Beauty in Black’! Ricco Ross delivers a masterclass in acting longevity, sharing the legendary story of turning down a role in Stanley Kubrick’s ‘Full Metal Jacket’, which ultimately led to him starring in James Cameron’s ‘Aliens’. He also reflects on spending 13 years living and acting in London, sparking a powerful conversation about UK actor training vs. Black American entertainers, and tells a hilarious behind the scenes story about improvising with a live spider on stage in Chicago. Taylor Polidore opens up about her journey into the Tyler Perry universe and the unforgettable audition that landed her role in ‘Beauty in Black’, including showing up in baggy pants and cornrows while others were fully dressed for a stripper role. Things take a hilarious turn during the "Deal With It" segment when the table debates a wild relationship hypothetical: a 30-day no-arguing rule where the person who starts the fight owes the other $5,000. Taylor proudly leans into her Virgo energy, admitting she lacks accountability and would easily flip the fine back onto her partner! From Hollywood history and Tyler Perry insights to relationship debates and unfiltered laughs, this episode is packed with unforgettable moments. Watch now and tap in — you don’t want to miss this one!©2026 Wondery (P)2026 Wondery