
I was just thinking the other day... whatever happened to Tracy Camilla Johns? Yeah, you're thinking to yourself, What did ever happen to her? The lead in She's Gotta Have It? The film that made Spike Lee...well...Spike. The film that started it all for good...and bad.
And since it's been forever since we've least seen her in anything, I suppose it's safe to assume that she's not acting anymore and has given it up for other pursuits. So what has she been up to? And since this year will be the 25th anniversary of the original release of She's Gotta Have It (time sure flies doesn't it?) how does she feel about the film today and being a major part of it? If anyone knows or if Tracy herself is reading this herself, then let us know.
Think about about it... If if wasn't for that film and Spike, there wouldn't be a...say...Tyler Perry. Which, by the way, reminds me that he really needs to stop crying that Spike doesn't like him. So what? If he had made Malcolm X or Do the Right Thing then I could see him being all upset. But Madea's Big Happy Family? C'mon! Stop your crying and be a man for once for Christ's sake.
Sorry Tracy I had to get that off my chest.
19 Comments
Kia | November 10, 2012 4:16 AM
To those spreading rumors about Tracy being dead... U R DEAD WRONG... I see and talk with her daily!!! She is a very sweet and lovable person and for you to day that is just despicable!!! Check your facts next time before spreading such terrible rumors about a person!!
rod | March 29, 2012 3:06 PM
i mostly remember Johns for her dance roll in Newjack City, man!!! BTW..too bad Sergio, you had to stoop to a low point and add your two cents in to belittle Tyler Perry about Spike and Perry's artistic beef. man.. wasn't that one of Spike's view points; to stop black on black hate. just had to get that off my chest....
Andrea | March 26, 2012 7:41 PM
I hate to say this but...I seem to recall a good friend of mine who knew her said that she committed suicide...she was discouraged that her acting career didn't take off the way she thought it would.
nan | October 10, 2011 1:45 AM
good thing she escaped the madness when she did.
Mick Whitehouse | September 26, 2011 10:25 AM
I watched New Jack City for the 1st time in yrs last night and had forgotten how beautiful Tracy was!!!
"v" | September 24, 2011 10:49 AM
She was good in the films. don't know why they are saying she was born in 1963 or later. I sat behind her in Junior High, yep back when she wore braces,glasses and had auburn hair that she wore curly and natural. so she's older than they are saying. gurlie should be 50 by now.
rdw | August 8, 2011 6:04 AM
Always thought Tracy and Tony Braxton look a like.
trezo | April 25, 2011 8:33 AM
Maybe Spike should keep his trap shut! Just because Tyler is not making films that Spike agrees with, it doesn't give him the right to disrepect the man. Most of Tyler's movies are based on his plays, no one seemed to have a problem with those until whiteywood came into the picture. Blow it up Tyler!! Do your thing.
Neziah | April 21, 2011 6:18 AM
New Jack City was the last film I saw her in, I think she deserved to be a star, but oh well.
JasonJee | April 21, 2011 4:51 AM
I remember her dance in New Jack City
james Madison | April 21, 2011 4:43 AM
I remember first seeing her in "Ceremonies Of Dark Men". (A Negro Ensemble Production) Every guy in the audience was spellbound.
Beautiful lady.
julius Hollingsworth | April 21, 2011 4:28 AM
According to Spike she is now A Born Again Christian
Curtis | April 21, 2011 4:28 AM
Good post Sergio. Y'know, i have a big ol' (like 45'x67!) French version of the She's Gotta Have It poster in my livingroom and the first question people ask is - whatever happend to Johns? I have family in Laurel - sounds like time for an investigation!
Julius Hollingsworth | April 21, 2011 4:24 AM
I saw Spike @ a event @Hueman Bookstore and he said Tracy Cammila Johns
is now a born again Christian.
Janice | April 21, 2011 2:51 AM
Interesting how the Universe works, I was just think of her the other day. No, she hasn't made any other major movies. Bit parts in two other films but no lead.
ALinMD | April 21, 2011 1:39 AM
She was teaching school in Laurel Maryland (DC Suburb) several years ago. I recall that it was a Montessori program, and she was quite good at it from what I have heard.