Kym Whitley brings Joshua, joy and Martin energy to the BET carpet
Kym Whitley understood the assignment before the interview even started: bring the laughs, bring the warmth and bring Joshua along for the carpet cuteness.
The one-of-one comedian and actress chatted with Entertainment Tonight at the 26th BET Awards, where she introduced viewers to her son and slipped right back into that Kym Whitley rhythm — quick, funny, animated and impossible not to love.
But the real nostalgia spark came when talk turned to Martin Lawrence and the new Martin universe spinoff, The Varnell Hill Show. For longtime sitcom lovers, that is not just casting news. That is a whole era knocking on the door again.
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Kym has always carried that rare comic timing that feels both polished and completely off-the-cuff, which is why a carpet conversation can turn into a tiny comedy scene without needing much setup. Add Joshua standing beside her and the whole thing gets an extra layer of sweetness.
The upcoming spinoff is built around Tommy Davidson’s beloved Varnell Hill character, with Kym Whitley joining the cast as Kim Jones. Martin Lawrence is part of the creative engine behind the project, keeping the connection to the original sitcom world intact.
That is the fun of this clip: it is part carpet interview, part mother-son moment and part “wait, are we really getting a new Martin chapter?” update. Kym knows how to sell a tease without making it feel rehearsed, and Joshua makes the whole thing even more darling.
Press play below and catch Kym Whitley and Joshua bringing the sweetness while the Martin nostalgia machine starts warming back up.
Watch Kym Whitley talk the new Martin spinoff with Entertainment Tonight
Source notes: Entertainment Tonight’s carpet segment informed the interview details. Deadline and additional entertainment coverage informed the Varnell Hill Show spinoff context.
