Tisha Campbell.
Theo Wargo/WireImageTisha Campbell was approached about making a big pivot to reality television — but the stars didn’t quite align.
In an exclusive interview with Us weeklyCampbell, 55, was asked if she would ever consider joining The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
“I was asked,” Campbell revealed. “But now is not the right time. I’m not against it, it’s just not the right time.”
The Martin alum openly admitted that she likes her privacy a little too much to be the newest addition to the Bravo universe.
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“I’m not brave enough to share something like that,” Campbell said. “You have to be brave.”
Still, she praised former reality stars who have made the transition from their roots to bigger and better things.
“People like [Basketball Wives star] Tami Roman turned it into a different career,” Campbell noted of Roman’s acting career. “[Love & Hip Hop: New York star] Cardi B turned it into a different career. I love this. Kudos to whoever does this.”
She continued: “There can be downsides. But there can also be advantages. And these two are perfect examples.”
Campbell also praised this NeNe Leakeswho used them Real Housewives of Atlanta He gained fame through acting roles on shows such as NBC The new normal and a starring role on Broadway as Mama Morton in Chicago.
Just because Campbell isn’t ready to play the lead role yet Real Housewives Herself, don’t think that she isn’t sitting on the couch with the rest of us watching. She noted, “I love a good reality show.”
However, Campbell added that they don’t always go down easily.
“Sometimes you feel like, ‘I didn’t want to see these people’s business,'” she said. “When you watch a sitcom you just laugh and it’s a good feeling.”
On this topic the former My wife and children Star recently put her sitcom expertise to good use on NBC’s Season 2 finale on Tuesday, April 30 Lopez vs. Lopezwhere she meets George Lopez’s therapist Dr. Glenda Brenda played.
“I loved being on this show,” Campbell said exclusively Us about the experience. “I loved working with George. I haven’t had the opportunity to work with George in years.”
She continued: “He’s so quick on his feet. You have to be quick with him. The adlibs will come, and you have to be ready. He’s just phenomenal.”
Lopez vs. Lopez can be streamed on Peacock.