Kym Whitley on REUNITING With Martin Lawrence for New ‘Martin’ SPIN-OFF (Exclusive)

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Kym Whitley celebrated a family moment on the BET Awards red carpet, introducing her son, Joshua, while also sharing her excitement about reuniting with Martin Lawrence for the upcoming Martin spin-off.

Back in the Martin universe

Speaking with Entertainment Tonight, Whitley said she's thrilled to work with Martin Lawrence again on:

• The Varnell Hill Show

The comedy series is set to premiere on Paramount+ on September 1 and expands the world of the classic sitcom Martin by focusing on the flamboyant talk-show host Varnell Hill, a fan-favorite character originally portrayed by Tommy Davidson.

A proud mom moment

Whitley also introduced viewers to her son, Joshua, on the red carpet. During the interview, Joshua shared that rapper and entrepreneur Rick Ross offered him words of encouragement and advice during the event.

Looking ahead

Fans of the original Martin series are eager to see familiar faces return as The Varnell Hill Show brings new stories while paying tribute to one of television's most beloved sitcoms.

Bottom line

At the BET Awards, Kym Whitley reflected on reuniting with Martin Lawrence for The Varnell Hill Show, while sharing a special red-carpet moment with her son, Joshua, who also received career advice from Rick Ross. The new comedy is scheduled to debut on Paramount+ on September 1.