Viewers 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 ...

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

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

The L.A.-born comedian, who recently released his first "LOL Live" special on Hulu, says his past teaching with mild to moderate special ed students gave him all the tools he needed to succeed onstage ...

Janelle James Recalls How her Younger ‘Abbott Elementary’ Co-Star Humbled Her The comedian's portrayal of absent-minded principal Ava Coleman has made her a household name.

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. For the first time ...

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. For the first time, viewers ...

As ultra-confident principal Ava Coleman, Janelle James has been consistently hilarious over the course of “Abbott Elementary.” Season 4’s greater focus on Ava could finally bring James an Emmy.

Abbott Elementary star Janelle James looks back on Principal Ava getting fired in season 4. The Emmy nominee reveals what those bleeps were in a scene talking about the school district's IT rep, and ...

Janelle James as Ava on 'Abbott Elementary.' James reacted to Ava's firing on the ABC show and teased the character's future amid the chaos.