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

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

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 ...

Netflix is expanding its adult animated comedy series slate with new series Strip Law, with Adam Scott and Janelle James ...

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

The stand-up community knew Janelle James before she landed “Abbott Elementary.” She had opened for Chris Rock, was featured on late-night talk shows, and was even a staff writer on BET’s “The Rundown ...

Janelle James, who stars as principal Ava Coleman in “Abbott Elementary,” spoke to The Times’ Nicholas Ducassi about the potential changes coming to education in the U.S., including the ...

The actress tells TheWrap she’s “never felt more secure in a role” than on the ABC sitcom Loree Seitz March 26, 2025 @ 6:02 PM Janelle James in "Abbott Elementary" (Disney/Gilles Mingasson) ...

Janelle James is not Ava Coleman. As the “ Abbott Elementary ” star and Screen Actors Guild nominee prepares to resume doing stand-up on a limited basis, she’s hoping that more people will ...

'Abbott Elementary' breakout star Janelle James spoke to HollywoodLife about the 'handsome' star making a cameo in the Season 2 premiere. Plus, she reveals if Ava will get a love interest!

'Abbott Elementary' actress Janelle James faces backlash for a joke she made about her son in the 2021 comedy stand-up 'The Stand-Ups.' ...