In her latest interview, Grammy-nominated singer and Golden Globe-winning actress Andra Day said that playing Bille Holiday in Hulu's recently released biopic about the jazz icon helped her deal with the porn and sex addictions she faced in her personal life.
Madame Noire got the chance to speak with Tone Bell about his transition from stand-up comedy into acting, what it was like to play John Levy in The United States vs. Billie Holiday -- and what it was like to work alongside Golden Globe-winning actress Andra Day in our latest inside scoop.
While in conversation with Leslie Odom Jr., Andra Day opened up about the "method" approach she took preparing for her lead role in Hulu's The United States Vs. Billie Holiday, which is set to be released on Feb. 26. Day shared details on her transformation, which included a 39-pound weight loss, smoking, and drinking.
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'The United States vs. Billie Holiday' will be released next year.
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