In the latest episode of Lip Service, Angela Yee, Gigi Maguire, and Jordy Jor sit down with actress Gail Bean for a candid conversation about her career, relationships, and experiences in the entertainment industry. Known for her roles in Snowfall, P-Valley, Insecure, and Harlem, Bean shares updates on upcoming projects, her dating life, and the challenges of balancing personal and professional growth.
From St. Louis to Hollywood: Gail Bean’s Journey
Bean reflects on her upbringing, revealing that she was born in St. Louis but spent most of her life in Atlanta. Coming from a sports-driven household, she shares that her father played in the NFL and that she has five brothers who remain protective of her.
Career Moves & Industry Connections
The actress confirms that Snowfall will continue with a spin-off titled All Good Things and shares that filming for P-Valley Season 3 has wrapped, with the show now in post-production. She also discusses her experience playing a gay character on Harlem and the learning curve involved in filming intimate scenes. Additionally, she reveals that she will have a fully nude scene in the upcoming season of P-Valley.
Beyond acting, Bean has expanded into producing. She executive produced and starred in Both Eyes Open, a film that was acquired by Starz. She is also involved in a Magic City documentary series produced by Drake’s company.
When discussing Hollywood connections, Bean acknowledges the role of nepotism and leveraging relationships in the industry. She believes that using connections isn’t a negative thing, emphasizing that success often comes from networking and building relationships.
Navigating Relationships & Dating Preferences
The conversation shifts to relationships, with host Gigi Maguire revealing that she is dating a younger man with a 16-year age gap. Bean shares that she recently ended a 3.5-year relationship after attempting long-distance when her partner moved to Texas. She opens up about her current dating life, mentioning that she is casually seeing two people but doesn’t view either as a serious commitment.
The hosts and Bean also revisit a previous episode’s discussion about financial expectations in relationships. Bean aligns with guest Jasmine Renee’s past statement about not dating “broke” men, explaining that financial stability is an important factor for her when choosing a partner.
Past Hustles & Family Boundaries
Before breaking into Hollywood, Bean worked as a “shooter girl” (bottle service) at Onyx. She discusses the dynamics between club staff and dancers, sharing insights from her past experiences in the nightlife industry. Despite her success, she notes that her father and brothers refuse to watch P-Valley due to its explicit content.
Final Thoughts & Future Plans
The conversation wraps up with lighthearted discussions about dating habits, upcoming projects, and future goals. Bean’s honesty and humor make for an engaging episode, offering listeners a mix of industry insight, personal stories, and relationship perspectives.
With P-Valley and the Snowfall spin-off on the horizon, along with her production work, Bean continues to expand her footprint in entertainment—both in front of and behind the camera. Fans will have to stay tuned to see what’s next.
