All of the best TV romances need an amazing pair of actors at their center. In Forever, Netflix's reimagined adaptation of Judy Blume's beloved 1975 book, Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr. are the rising stars bringing creator Mara Brock Akil's vision to life. The eight-episode series follows the love story of Justin Edwards (Cooper) and Keisha Clarke (Simone), two L.A. teens who fall in love while dealing with the pressures and challenges of coming of age in 2018, when the show is set.
With Forever, 26-year-old actress Simone gives a stellar performance in her first lead television role. Even before the Netflix romance's May 8 premiere, the rising star began drawing awards acclaim for the breakout role. Below, read on to learn more about Lovie Simone, including where to watch her prior shows and movies, and why she thinks Forever could return for more episodes. Warning: Spoilers for the Forever finale ahead.
