# Jasmine Guy Shares Memoir Beyond A Different World

> Jasmine Guy reveals her depression, racism and beauty struggles in new memoir co-written with daughter.
- Title: Jasmine Guy Shares Memoir Beyond A Different World · Complex
- Summary: Jasmine Guy reveals her depression, racism and beauty struggles in new memoir co-written with daughter. Jasmine Guy's memoir explores depression, racism and…
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- Source: Complex — https://complex.com/pop-culture/a/bernadette-giacomazzo/jasmine-guy-different-girl-memoir
- Published: 2026-10-15T15:11:20.049+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jasmine guy, a different girl, whitley gilbert, seahawks, nfl, black hollywood, culture, music
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Jasmine Guy's memoir explores depression, racism and beauty standards during her rise in Black Hollywood.