V iewers of the ABC sitcom Abbott Elementary” — set in a Philadelphia public school — will be familiar with comedian Janelle ...

The romantic storyline represents uncharted territory for a character known more for self-absorption than self-reflection.

In the ABC mockumentary hit Abbott Elementary, the comedian-turned-actor Janelle James portrays an odd yet enduring principal and has earned four consecutive Emmy nominations, including the 2025 nomin ...

Few TV characters steal scenes quite like Principal Ava Coleman and few actors do it quite like Janelle James. The actress is ...

In the latest episode of Abbott Elementary, Principal Ava Coleman, played by Janelle James, was removed from her position after admitting to accepting bribes from developers of a local golf course.

Janelle James became an instant fan-favorite when “Abbott Elementary” debuted in 2021. She was relatively new to the acting game when she joined the sitcom, having previously focused mainly on ...

Janelle James discusses Ava’s growth on “Abbott Elementary” and why she wants to be in Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” sequel.

Villarreal: Well, Ava Coleman, the character you play, has had so much character development this season and it was very earned too. She started out the series as this very polarizing character.

The fourth season of Quinta Brunson’s Emmy-winning “Abbott Elementary” is all about Ava Coleman, the incompetent, self-obsessed school principal played by Janelle James.

Brittani Nichols: I’ll pass it to Ava. Ava Coleman: Well, I just come into the room excited to hear what the bosses think we should do. Excellent answer. A.C.: No, I’m so serious.