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Jasmine Guy Shares Memoir Beyond A Different World
Jasmine Guy reveals her depression, racism and beauty struggles in new memoir co-written with daughter.
In brief
Jasmine Guy reveals her depression, racism and beauty struggles in new memoir co-written with daughter. Jasmine Guy's memoir explores depression, racism and beauty standards during her rise in Black Hollywood. Originally reported by Complex.
New Memoir Announcement
Jasmine Guy co-writes memoir with daughter Imani Guy Duckette.
Rise to Stardom
Guy spent six seasons as Whitley Gilbert on A Different World before retiring.
Personal Struggles
Guy addresses depression, racism and beauty standards in her memoir.
Key Figures
Memoir features stories with Whitney Houston, Debbie Allen and Tupac Shakur.
Netflix Sequel
Netflix's A Different World sequel earned second season after global Top 10 ranking.
Current Focus
Guy discusses beauty standards and aging on Instagram.
The big picture
Jasmine Guy's memoir explores depression, racism and beauty standards during her rise in Black Hollywood.
