Garcelle Beauvais Talks Fancy May 31, 2011

Garcelle Beauvais Talks Fancy and "Franklin & Bash."

Movin' On Up to the Penthouse - Eleven time NAACP Image award winner Marla Gibbs sits down to discuss her experieces on The Jeffersons and 227. (Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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Movin' On Up to the Penthouse - Eleven time NAACP Image award winner Marla Gibbs sits down to discuss her experieces on The Jeffersons and 227. (Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

Still Going Strong - Even after four decades, Gibbs is still active in Hollywood. Most recently she appeared in Tyler Perry's House of Payne. She described Perry's Atlanta studio as "off the hook." (Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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Still Going Strong - Even after four decades, Gibbs is still active in Hollywood. Most recently she appeared in Tyler Perry's House of Payne. She described Perry's Atlanta studio as "off the hook." (Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

Hollywood Royalty - Mario Van Peebles has been acting since the age of 13 and most recently made an appearance on The Game. His father is Melvin Van Peebles, who produced and directed the classic '70s film Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song.(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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Hollywood Royalty - Mario Van Peebles has been acting since the age of 13 and most recently made an appearance on The Game. His father is Melvin Van Peebles, who produced and directed the classic '70s film Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song.(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

My Philosophy - Van Peebles shares his philosophy on the key to loving your career: 1) Do what you love; 2) Try to work with people you love; and 3) Say something you love with it.  (Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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My Philosophy - Van Peebles shares his philosophy on the key to loving your career: 1) Do what you love; 2) Try to work with people you love; and 3) Say something you love with it.  (Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

Running These Streets - Mo'Nique took a moment to discuss Van Peebles' appearance on The Game. During the episode, his character and Tasha Mack (portrayed by Wendy Raquel Robinson) run through the streets in their undergarments. (Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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Running These Streets - Mo'Nique took a moment to discuss Van Peebles' appearance on The Game. During the episode, his character and Tasha Mack (portrayed by Wendy Raquel Robinson) run through the streets in their undergarments. (Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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Hey Beau - Garcelle Beauvais steps into the Penthouse and receives a good old-fashioned Mo'Nique Show welcome! (Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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Hey Beau - Garcelle Beauvais steps into the Penthouse and receives a good old-fashioned Mo'Nique Show welcome! (Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

Loving Parent - The hardest/most rewarding job Beauvais has ever done: raising twins.  (Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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Loving Parent - The hardest/most rewarding job Beauvais has ever done: raising twins.  (Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

You Fancy, Huh? - Best known for her role as Fancy on The Jamie Foxx Show, Beauvais has been a staple on primetime TV for over 20 years. She currently plays lawyer Hanna Linden on the TNT show Franklin & Bash. (Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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You Fancy, Huh? - Best known for her role as Fancy on The Jamie Foxx Show, Beauvais has been a staple on primetime TV for over 20 years. She currently plays lawyer Hanna Linden on the TNT show Franklin & Bash. (Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

Single Life - Mo'Nique took a minute to discuss Beauvais' current love life. Beauvais, who is single, made the revelation that she hasn't been approached by many Black men since divorcing her husband. (Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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Single Life - Mo'Nique took a minute to discuss Beauvais' current love life. Beauvais, who is single, made the revelation that she hasn't been approached by many Black men since divorcing her husband. (Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

Get Up and Dance! - This evening's guests get up and move to the sounds of CeCe Peniston.(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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Get Up and Dance! - This evening's guests get up and move to the sounds of CeCe Peniston.(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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Stuck on "Stoopid" - CeCe Peniston hits the stage to perform her new single, "Stoopid!" (Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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Stuck on "Stoopid" - CeCe Peniston hits the stage to perform her new single, "Stoopid!" (Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

Finally - Peniston won a Billboard award for the '90s jam "Finally." She blessed the Penthouse with her signature hit.  (Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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Finally - Peniston won a Billboard award for the '90s jam "Finally." She blessed the Penthouse with her signature hit.  (Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

Farewell to Another Great Episode - From left: It's a wrap! Mario Van Peebles, Marla Gibbs, Mo'Nique, Garcelle Beauvais, CeCe Peniston and Rodney Perry. (Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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Farewell to Another Great Episode - From left: It's a wrap! Mario Van Peebles, Marla Gibbs, Mo'Nique, Garcelle Beauvais, CeCe Peniston and Rodney Perry. (Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)