Who’s up for some binge-watching this weekend? That’s exactly what’ll be going down in my home because “Girlfriends” is now streaming on Netflix. The popular sitcom – starring Tracee Ellis Ross, Golden Brooks, Persia White – aired 20 years ago for eight seasons.
Tracee Ellis Ross had this to say on Twitter:
The Girlfriends back in the day getting their civic engagement on…. supporting Kerry for President in super low rise jeans with little muffin tops because the 2000s — you know, simpler times 😂😂 who’s ready for Girlfriends on @netflix? Start streaming at midnight! pic.twitter.com/kPr5k2Rjco
— Tracee Ellis Ross (@TraceeEllisRoss) September 10, 2020
Social media is going CRAZY!
I might stay up till midnight and make a champagne toast by myself to witness Girlfriends FINALLY being on Netflix.
Cause wheeeew… I can’t believe it. pic.twitter.com/GyohgzfL7H
— Jasmyn (@JasmynBeKnowing) September 11, 2020
ALSO!!! Can’t wait @strongblacklead! #GirlfriendsOnNetflix #20thAnniversary 🥂 https://t.co/53tj27EGo9
— Mara Brock Akil (@MaraBrockAkil) September 11, 2020
Happy #GirlfriendsOnNetflix Day!!! @strongblacklead pic.twitter.com/5N9DZe1P9L
— Morgan Murrell (@RespectThe__GAP) September 11, 2020
Nobody: …
Me: My….GIIIIIIIRLFRIIIIIIIIIIENDS. #GirlfriendsOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/6SS0skcxpV
— Is it a cake? This is your life! (@ThoughtsByJae) September 11, 2020
It’s time for Girlfriends! And Im all the way here for Jenifer Lewis as Toni’s mama!!!#GirlfriendsOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/lDUxBIydYl
— Jackee Harry’s Bayang (@amandat_lewis) September 11, 2020
It’s a officially MF’n holiday #GirlfriendsOnNetflix is uploaded. I’m not getting out of bed. @MaraBrockAkil I know I tag you a lot in these post but I just have to thank you every time I watch this show. The only person on earth that knows my obsession is @DominiqueDanyel pic.twitter.com/z34cLFb4M9
— Skeeter Valentine (@SoDebNair) September 11, 2020
Executive Producer Mara Brock Akil spoke to The Hollywood Reporter:
“It is a dream to partner with the force of Netflix, for we have the same goals — telling human stories for a global audience,” Akil said. “I’m excited to have a home that allows me the creative freedom and support to do what I do best — paint portraits and murals of women, Black people and anyone else whose story is missing from this golden age of television. Representation matters and so does who you build with — I can’t wait to work closely with Channing Dungey and her team to launch some great stories.”
The publication went on to say the Girlfriends, The Game, Being Mary Jane and Black Lightning exec producer inked a multiple-year pact with Netflix and will develop new scripted and other creative projects for the streaming giant.
Akil and Netflix will celebrate the anniversary with an IG Live via Netflix’s @StrongBlackLead handle starting at 5 p.m. PT on Friday, followed by a Twitter watch party at 6 p.m. PT.
