How Quinta Brunson Landed Bradley Cooper for 'Abbott Elementary' Cameo (Exclusive)

5:36 PM PDT, Mon Mar 17, 2024

Quinta Brunson chats with ET's Kevin Frazier backstage at the 55th NAACP Image Awards, which aired live Saturday on BET. The star and creator of 'Abbott Elementary' dishes on how she got Bradley Cooper to make a cameo in the hit show's post-Oscars episode. Plus, Quinta reflects on all the recognition the series has gotten and what it means to be honored at the NAACP Image Awards.

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