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Angela Means, best known for playing Felicia in the cult classic Friday, sits down with VladTV for a candid and wide-ranging conversation about her life, career, and evolution beyond Hollywood .
Angela opens up about growing up biracial (Nigerian and Jewish) in rural Michigan during a time when interracial relationships were still controversial and legally restricted. She discusses the challenges of identity, colorism within the Black community, and navigating both cultures while finding her voice.
Before becoming “Bye, Felicia,” Angela was a working model and stand-up comedian who toured alongside legends like Chris Rock and Bernie Mac. She shares behind-the-scenes stories from House Party 3, her experience on Def Comedy Jam, and how she crafted Felicia’s unforgettable character in Friday—including the backstory, physicality, and why that role changed her life forever.
Angela also reflects on motherhood, raising an NFL quarterback son, and the realities of football culture, including concerns about CTE. The conversation shifts to her second act as a vegan restaurateur and activist, where she explains how her childhood on a farm shaped her views on animal rights, health, and plant-based living. She details launching her vegan restaurant and food truck, and her belief that diet plays a major role in both physical and mental well-being.
From Hollywood stories involving Muhammad Ali and Ice Cube to entrepreneurship and activism, Angela Means proves she’s far more than a single iconic line.
