Interview: Renée Elise Goldsberry on What She Loves about Wickie in ‘Girls5eva’

Renée Elise Goldsberry is a Tony-winning actress best known for her transformative performance in Hamilton on Broadway. She’s also no stranger to the TV world, appearing in series like The Following, The Good Wife, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. She’s at her best alongside Sara Bareilles, Paula Pell, and Busy Phillips in Girls5eva, playing the “fierce one” in a musical group reunited years after the height of their popularity.

Awards Buzz spoke with Goldsberry about Wickie’s plot points in season three and the trainwreck that was her solo album. Watch the video above to hear what she enjoys most about the show and how she looks back at some of her other formative roles.

Renée Elise Goldsberry is eligible for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series at this year’s Emmy Awards. Season one through three of Girls5eva are streaming on Netflix.