

I was still going to gymnastics practice. What would you accredit remaining humble and grounded to?Ĭamille Winbush: I think it’s because I’ve grown up in the business, I never really looked at it as, “Oh wow, this is this or that.” But also, my family has kept me humble. You have remained humble through all the success and accolades. Stars are in the sky and stars can fall.” He told me that, “When people call you a star, you’re so famous, you’re this and that, don’t let it go to your head. The biggest piece of advice that really resonated with me is from, Bernie Mac. Do you remember some of the advice you were given? Anything you could share?Ĭamille Winbush: I’ve gotten some good advice from a lot of people over the years that has stuck with me, and that I like to share with other people when they want to get into the industry or ask me for advice. You have worked with some amazing talent. And by then it just became a part of my life. So, it wasn’t ever anything that I thought about or really even knew what was going on until I got much older. What was that like for you scary, exciting? Do you remember what it was like?Ĭamille Winbush: I actually got discovered by a management company when I was 2-years old. You came into the industry at such a young age. It’s still early, but it’s off to a good start. Her catalog is endless, and she doesn’t seem to be taking her foot off the gas anytime soon.ĭuring our recent conversation, Winbush shares advice given to her by the late great, Bernie Mac that she applies to this day, keys to her longevity in the business and much more.Ĭamille Winbush: So far, I can’t complain. Her big break came when she secured the role of, Vanessa Thomkins on “The Bernie Mac Show.” That role led her to being nominated for several awards in which she would win NAACP Image Awards on multiple occasions as well as a Young Artist Award.

Hollywood can be harsh, but Winbush’s parents did an amazing job of balancing her stardom while keeping her childhood as normal as possible. That’s a considerable amount of time in front of the camera considering she’s only 29-years old. Winbush, who was discovered at the tender age of 2, has literally had a 27-year career. The phrase, “beyond her years,” may be an understatement for the beautiful, Camille Winbush. Published on January 31st, 2020 | by Percy Crawford 0 “The Bernie Mac Show” star Camille Winbush Drops Gems!Ĭamille Winbush shares some knowledge that she’s accumulated from years in the industry.
