See What Prompted Leslie Jones to Get Back Online Following Her Web Attack
Though celebs such as Katy Perry, Lena Dunham and Octavia Spencer were quick to stand up for Leslie Jones in the wake of a vicious online attack, which saw nude photos of the actress posted to her website, along with personal info and racist subject matter, the Ghostbusters star herself has largely remained mum.
In fact, it’s been nearly two weeks since she’s uttered a peep on any of her social media channels, but last night, signs of life (!) began to stir on her page once more.
Leslie had an important message to send to the world, and it just couldn’t wait any longer, haters be darned. In a video uploaded to Twitter, Leslie took the opportunity… to profess her love for television’s Golden Girls.
I love Golden Girls! pic.twitter.com/dfVCFQ3TWP
— Leslie Jones (@Lesdoggg) September 3, 2016
That’s righttttt! Leslie’s first post-hack Tweet was prompted by none other than Dorothy, Rose, Blanche and Sophia.
The queen of commentary wasn’t without her reasons, however: “I don’t care what nobody say,” she says in the video. “These b*tches make me laugh no matter WHAT the hell Is going on. For REAL.”
There’s the Leslie we know and love!
And she didn’t stop there: Seemingly making up for lost time, she steady Tweeted through the night and right on into this morning, also weighing in on issues like the Cinnamon Toast Crunch commercials (“Is it me, or am I the only one that’s completely freaked out by these little commercials? She just ate him!”), the show Vice Principals, 100 Bullets books and her impending birthday, which comes on September 7.
Ok y'all must know I celebrate the whole week of my bday. Use to the whole month but I was young then lol. Now I just want to have fun!!
— Leslie Jones (@Lesdoggg) September 4, 2016
It wasn’t all fun and games, however: Leslie DID eventually take time out to address the situation at hand.
Thanks to my fans and friends! I'm soooooo ok really. And I will always be funny been through a lot in my life and I ALWAYS GET BACK UP!
— Leslie Jones (@Lesdoggg) September 4, 2016
Yet just two Tweets later, she was back to making us laugh, offering up a wish list of men to be her birthday week dates (watch out, Blake — Ryan’s a candidate)!
who will be my date this week?!a bitch can dream @MiguelGomez_ LAWD smh. @VancityReynolds he married but damn. Anybody in that category lol
— Leslie Jones (@Lesdoggg) September 4, 2016
We have a feeling there are PLENTY of fans that will be your date, Leslie.
Happy early birthday. And WELCOME BACK!!!
Are you excited to see Leslie back on social media? Tell us over @BritandCo!
(Photo via Michael Loccisano + Neilson Barnard/Getty)
It can be intimidating to step out on your own and build a business from the ground up. As part of our collaboration with Office Depot, we're talking with Selfmade alum and solopreneur Colette Lawrence, the faith-based motivator and relationship builder behind The M.E.E. Movement, about ways in which women in business can find success.
B + C: How did you know M.E.E. Movement was your business to start?
The M.E.E Movement represents motivation, empowerment, and encouragement for women. It is what represents me. I did not know at first that it was my business to start, but then the thought of monetizing what I loved came to me. It scared me, however. I registered the business in July 2020 and have been slowly building my wings since.
B + C: What's one strategy that's helped you start your business?
Thinking through and researching what the requirements are to start my business, and then asking questions of people who are in the business. Not all advice worked; however, it helped me to figure out what I needed to do and not to do.
B + C: Did you always know life coaching would be your entrepreneurial path?
(Smiles) No, I did not. I 'stumbled" on it. I knew that people were always coming to me for advice and I found that I loved having conversations with them, especially with women, young and old.
B + C: What was your most valuable takeaway from Selfmade?
My most valuable takeaway was the first day of training: Get out of your own way. There were a lot of great moments and important takeaways from every presenter. However, getting out of my own way, pushing past doubts, was for me my most valuable takeaway. Doing something that I had never done before took courage. If I do not focus on what is happening with me mentally then I cannot deliver to my clients successfully.
B + C: What's one piece of advice you would give to female entrepreneurs on the brink of starting?
Get out of your head. You have something to offer. You have what you need to succeed so go ahead and do it.
B + C: How do you stay motivated?
I stay motivated by listening to music and listening to motivational speakers, and sometimes someone will just reach out and talk about the impact that I made in their life. That adds the extra juice or sauce I need to pummel through the day.
B + C: What's your best organizational tip?
Keep a diary and journal. It's the best way for me to keep organized and it also provides a source motivation as I record not only my "losses" but my wins as well.
B + C: Who inspires you in the entrepreneurial space?
Shirley Toliver – She motivates and empowers and makes me always want to show up.
B + C: What has receiving the Office Depot scholarship to Selfmade done to help you start or grow your business?
The scholarship was a blessing in that all the areas that were covered offered valuable information that I needed, from social media to HR. As a new business owner, I needed to know this to increase my own personal awareness in what it takes to run a successful business. The candidness of the presenters made it easy to see myself in their shoes and helped me to realize that I can also get there.
Thanks Colette! You can follow The M.E.E. Movement on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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