Their moms arent that different, as she and Tina are at odds because her mom refuses to accept her choices. If you like TVLine, you'll LOVE our email news alerts! Amara knows her mom wouldnt hold her to it, but Keisha also doesnt want to disappoint her father. Simone notices JR looking at Damon and Marcus in an odd way. Keisha nods and ends the call then tells Simone to get ready. Then her seeing a different dynamic between Layla and Jordan, because before she left, Layla was her maid of honor and Jordan was the love of her life. Initially she says she's fine and tries to push through, but the. And, as fans correctly pointed out, "here was indeed something brewing between Spencer and Olivia all along as it was revealed that the two had shared a kiss in Vegas." 2 Daniel Ezra and Taye Diggs on All American Credit: Alamy She never thought she would end up at Bringston University, but fell in love with the campus during a visit. The emotional entanglement she has with Damon back at school is what she sees in Layla and Jordan, even if Jordan doesn't. And while his. Im trying to be in these places with these kids, Maya said. It's Shanelle. 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. Coopers love for movies began by watching Toy Story and Lion King on repeat as a child, but it wasn't until The Avengers that he took an invested interest in movies and the filmmaking process, leading him to discover the world of film journalism. It was later known that her mother had died in a car accident and her father was busy living his life in New York. The most important aspect of that is, what are you doing now that your life is different? Maya added. He points out that, by large, only novels with white authors featuring white characters are considered to be classics. Charlies Angels alum Jaclyn Smith will guest-star on an upcoming Season 3 episode as Wendy Fine, Lauras mother, TVLine has exclusively learned. She comments on the music in the background, and he admits JJ is throwing another party. All Damon had to do was walk him around and silence. At least we didn't see any cameras around this time. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Thea doesnt have any friends as the girls from the team only tolerate her. He notices her disbelief but hes sure Keena is okay with it. Keisha admits its just a sensitive topic and hes out of town so he cant help. In a One Tree Hill-esquemanner,Jordan and Simone got married. College is about starting over. With theAll AmericanSimone spinoff moving forward, fans will have to continue tuning in to see how Simone's story evolves - and how it potentially connects toAll American season 4. When they arrive, the room is empty except for a few male students playing video games, Keisha, and Nate. To celebrate Simone's move, Amara gives her a gift basket. Thea commends her for trying. The coach assigned Damon and Santiago to do a fundraiser so that they would learn to work together. When he was a toddler he swore his parents had another baby, but one day, the baby was just gone. Keisha adds that the same goes for Ms. P, as everyone heard rumors about them cutting back on her classes. After bugging her more, Amara admits she and Marcus used to date but they had deep personal differences that couldnt be put aside. Simon and Damon grew closer and backed away from each other by the end of All American: Homecoming Season 1 Episode 8. Their foundation has always been friendship, and a lot of times you need that before love in the first place. Status Keisha offers to hook Simone up with a work-study job using her connections. The next day, Damon meets Simone, only to learn Thea has canceled. Greta Onieogou. How are you able to represent people that come from where you come from? Simone is surprised that Damon lives on-campus, so Nate and Keisha tease her about her excitement. He struggles with uniting his team, but she encourages him to share his fears. I hope that we just continue to create stories that represent Black people in all of our forms, in all the ways that we exist from being brown-skinned with straight hair, being brown-skinned with natural curly hair, being dark-skinned with short hair. She welcomes her niece's crew as family. They begin to flirt until Simone interjects, but they claim their relationship isnt a thing. The one where EW follows up with the cast. It's time for her to take charge of who she is and [who] she wants to be. She appreciates him minding his business on that one. Since Tina couldn't control Amara's life, she became overly controlling with her daughter's life. <Tina> is the mother of Simone Hicks; as well as the wife of Robert Hicks; not to mention the grandmother of her unborn grandchild . He's such a cute baby. Simone Hicks is at the center of All American: Homecoming, with Geffri Maya returning to play her role. Laura Baker. Its for the generations to come. Her parents paid for the facility and if anyone had a choice they wouldnt choose to hang out with her. Will Damon and Simone's new truces with their mothers last? Damon adds to Simone that what she and her aunt have is special and she knows that. It is going to be a huge test of the genuine friendship that we believe Thea and Simone have created with each other. Keisha wonders how they know each other, and Simone clarifies that he was Spencers biggest rival and was best friends with her ex. Tina appeared jealous that Simone was so close to baby Shay and his adoptive family. Its for the generations to come. Prior to booking the role of Hicks, she auditioned for All American two times: first for Kia, who plays Spencers ex-girlfriend, and then Rochelle, who was Spencers quasi-manager. Follow her on Twitter. Keisha adds that she might have to fight harder for it. Once alone, Simone wants to text Jordan about missing him and the baby but erases it. The CW previously announced six main cast members to star opposite Geffri Maya inAll American: Homecomingand all six of them appear in this episode. This is years of working with this person, depending on him and supporting each other through the emotional trials of acting. I truly just wholeheartedly believe its not about where you come from, but its about whats in you and how you go about fulfilling that purpose. 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. As for Damons baseball career, that storyline actually makes up the bulk ofHomecomings pilot, with Damons MLB prospects suddenly in jeopardy when hes spotted practicing with Bringstons baseball team. She wraps it up so they can go party, much to Nates glee. Simone asks how she wants to celebrate the rest of her day, and Thea just wants food. 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. I think beyond that, what my mother instilled in me was to always dream bigger, want more.. Thea praises Simone, and they shake hands. Simone keeps trying but feels tired as she fumbles her shot. Because of her past experiences, Simone's social skills and understanding of social demands is limited. She calls Simone out for not scheduling the time sooner or showing Coach Loni her dedication. JR overhears Damon talking about his adoption and how family comes in all forms. She admits shes homesick and he asks if she misses her husband, which she does then corrects that its back to boyfriend now. The significance of Jordan in Simone's life is getting her to this point of being able to celebrate herself and making decisions for herself. Nate adds that everyone has her back - they arent going to let them take Amara from everyone. Permalink: More like hiding from family. Keisha jokes about undercover arrangements going on. 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. Simone practices on the tennis court when Thea and her friend intervene. She learns the Queen of the Court is tomorrow, but her physical still isnt done. Relationships Simone admits she made a mistake by projecting her birthday wishes onto Thea, instead of listening to her wishes. She doesnt get what Simone is trying to do. Thea Mays Tina finally apologized sincerely. She recalled how she felt auditioning for and booking a recurring role on an ABC show and how her heart sank when she got a call from a director that they had gone in a different direction. There's an emotional scene where Simone and Nate have a ceremony to help Simone mourn the end of her relationship. JR did not have a pleasant trip home. Anything outside of an ivy league or Stanford is wrecking your life. Simone knows shes messed up but she needs Loni to know shell never see Simone like that again. Simone is dancing with Keisha when Cam walks over, as hes Damons roommate. I was super emotional. But Amara calls out his cowardice right away, and the prez swiftly moves to open an investigation, while the baseball teams coaching duo resigns immediately. Keisha intervenes to pull Simone out to dance. It was later known that her mother had died in a car accident and her father was busy living his life in New York. With Daniel Ezra, Samantha Logan, Michael Evans Behling, GeffriMaya. She agrees and they talk in private. Simone[source]. All American season 3, episode 17 set up Simone's spinoff show, All American: Homecoming, by introducing new characters and storylines. Nate praises her for getting everything she needed. She performed in The Lion King on Broadway when she was just 7 or 8 years old, she said, and has loved creating art ever since those early roles. Damon and Simone exchange a smile. I am! Simone continues to practice until her Aunt Amara stops by to apologize for missing Simone's college move-in. Keisha and Nate decide to help her. Simone is a young adult now and she's gone through mental health issues in terms of her anxiety and panic attacks, which she has to tackle. During the series premiere of All American: Homecoming, we saw that Simone has a tough start to life as a college student. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Since she's thrown herself into choreographing dance competitions and dancing in them, Keisha started avoiding her father. 2023 TVLine Media, LLC. She and Jordan slept together at some point in time, allowing her to trick Jordan into thinking he got her pregnant, since her child's actual father is unreliable. Nate asks about her boyfriend or entourage, as shes alone. Simone's tennis journey is about her coming into her own. June 1 2021, 11:42 AM PDT. Damon warns Simone that hes competitive both in the class and on the field. Like many parents, he saw dancing and choreography as a fun hobby, not a professional career. The DNA test reveals that Damon and JR are not related at all, bringing Damon back to square one on the search for his biological parents. The spinoff was set up through a backdoor pilot in the form ofAll American season 3, episode 17. GEFFRI MAYA: It was an amazing experience because it's where I started. Simone has very few coping skills and struggles to find a balance in her life. What was shooting that emotional scene about Simone and Jordan's relationship with Michael like? Her next class is in Height Hall and he laughs and encourages her to run if she wants to make it on time. Simone, Damon, and Theas presentation goes well and the class claps for her. When JP found out that his daughter attempted suicide at the same spot as her mother, he decided to come back to her life for good and the two eventually mended things. At Amaras house, the group sits around the table and laughs over dinner. Yes, The CW series recast the role of JP. From your perspective, what is going through Simone's head? Courtesy Images. I'll catch . She encourages him to face his fear and handle his business.[2]. I remember being extremely emotional and just channeling loss and [what] it means to lose something. 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). Keisha made a promise to her cancer-ridden mom who died that she would pursue medicine. I just want people to feel seen. Room 211 is hers and it's a single room. ), At first, Bringstons president is content to sweep the cheating under the rug; since these ghost classes were offered to everyone, and not just student athletes, the NCAA likely wont penalize the school for giving athletes exclusive advantages. To me, Jordan holds that significance because he always saw her for who she was supposed to be and wanted to be. Damon and Coach Marcus Turner will have their hands full rebuilding the baseball program's reputation, and there's a good chance the former coach could re-enter the picture too. This is news to Simone, but Amara assures everyone its okay. Simone counters that one of them could be right. She turns to Damon for support but he has none, as hes always dripped out. Im still in a space of wanting to give back to my family and also figuring out what it means to give back to the communities that I was raised in. He threw an angry tantrum, which worried both his mom and the coach. Friends Maya, who hails from South Los Angeles, recalls reading the Los Angeles Times on her grandfathers lap, training at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy and watching child actors on her television. 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. Thea stops her as Coach Loni has seen enough and is sending her home. 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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.