Meet the Cast of Being Mary Jane

Being Mary Jane premieres July 2 at 10:30P/9:30C!

Gabrielle Union - Gabrielle Union is an actress who always puts in amazing performances  (Daddy’s Little Girls, Cadillac Records, Think Like a Man) that audiences can't get enough of. This year, Union starred in the television pilot for Being Mary Jane, a poignant dramedy about a TV reporter trying to balance career and family. Thanks to BET and Mara Brock Akil (the show's creator) there will soon be plenty of Union on our screens; Being Mary Jane moves to series in 2014.  (Photo: Brian To/WENN.com)

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Gabrielle Union as Mary Jane Paul - Gabrielle Union brings Mary Jane Paul to life in the BET original movie Being Mary Jane. Her sense of humor, charm and wit bring Mary Jane to life and will make this a performance that you'll never forget. (Photo: Brian To/WENN.com)

Roundtree's Big Score - Actor Richard Roundtree, who will appear in Being Mary Jane, speaks onstage. The Shaft star hasn't missed a step. (Photo: Maury Phillips/Getty Images for BET)

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Richard Roundtree - Nowadays Richard Roundtree is playing Mary Jane's compassionate father Paul Patterson, Sr., but back in the day he was known by one name only: Shaft.  (Photo: Maury Phillips/Getty Images for BET)

Margaret Avery - Known for her fiery performance as Shug Avery in the 1985 film The Color Purple, Margaret Avery has taken on a more maternal role as Mary Jane's mother, Helen Patterson, for this original movie premiere. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Margaret Avery - Known for her fiery performance as Shug Avery in the 1985 film The Color Purple, Margaret Avery has taken on a more maternal role as Mary Jane's mother, Helen Patterson, for this original movie premiere. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Richard Brooks - You may know him as Paul Bobinette from Law & Order, but we suggest that you get to know Richard Brooks as Mary Jane's older, less motivated brother Patrick Patterson.   (Photo: WENN)

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Richard Brooks - You may know him as Paul Bobinette from Law & Order, but we suggest that you get to know Richard Brooks as Mary Jane's older, less motivated brother Patrick Patterson.   (Photo: WENN)

B.J. Britt - B.J. Britt had a stint on Everybody Hates Chris and One Tree Hill, so he's no stranger to the spotlight. B.J. is portraying Mary Jane's younger, sort of responsible, yet still maturing brother Paul Patterson, Jr.(Photo: AdMedia / Splash News)

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B.J. Britt - B.J. Britt had a stint on Everybody Hates Chris and One Tree Hill, so he's no stranger to the spotlight. B.J. is portraying Mary Jane's younger, sort of responsible, yet still maturing brother Paul Patterson, Jr.(Photo: AdMedia / Splash News)

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Lisa Vidal - New York born actress Lisa Vidal went to the recognized High School of Performing Arts in New York City. Most recently, Vidal appeared in acclaimed series Grimm as Lauren Castro. On Being Mary Jane, Vidal will be battling with more than just fictional characters as Mary Jane's producer and friend Kara.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Lisa Vidal - New York born actress Lisa Vidal went to the recognized High School of Performing Arts in New York City. Most recently, Vidal appeared in acclaimed series Grimm as Lauren Castro. On Being Mary Jane, Vidal will be battling with more than just fictional characters as Mary Jane's producer and friend Kara.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Aaron D. Spears - You may have seen this Oxon Hill, MD, native on the long-running soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, but now Aaron D. Spears is using his daytime chops to play Mary Jane's best friend and co-worker Mark Bradley.(Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Aaron D. Spears - You may have seen this Oxon Hill, MD, native on the long-running soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, but now Aaron D. Spears is using his daytime chops to play Mary Jane's best friend and co-worker Mark Bradley.(Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

Follow Him - With Salli Richardson-Whitfield by his side, Omari portrayed Troy in the 2011 film I Will Follow, which was directed and written by Ava DuVernay. Although the film isn't mainstream, his performance was recognized by the director and followed by another one of her projects soon after. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Omari Hardwick - Born in Decatur, GA, actor Omari Hardwick was set to play for the NFL's San Diego Chargers before he rammed his way into acting. Now as one of Hollywood's leading men, he'll be charging after Mary Jane's heart and you won't want to miss how it all plays out.  (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)