Jodie Turner-Smith Explains What Drew Her to Her Role in 'Queen & Slim'

Jodie Turner-Smith is the cover star of Essence's November “Woke Issue,” on newsstands October 25th. Here’s what the 33-year-old actress had to share with the mag: On taking on her role in Queen & Slim: “All these powerful women are doing this project, and I was like, ‘How do I get invited?’…I fell maddeningly in