Marlon Wayans Nearly Cut Out Heartbreaking Moment of Him Crying Over Late Parents in His Comedy SpecialGood Grief

Marlon Wayans in his stand up special “Good Grief”.Photo:Ser Baffo/Prime VideoMarlon Wayans' most recent standup special,Good Grief, saw him get surprisingly raw with the audience about his parents' death — but the vulnerable moment nearly didn’t make the final cut.On Lewis Howes’School of Greatnesspodcast on Sept. 3, Wayans, 52, recalled being overcome with grief in the middle of his performance after he’d made a series of jokes about changing his elderly parents' diapers.

Marlon Wayans Reveals Why His Family LeftIn Living Color

Marlon Wayansis revealing why his family walked away fromIn Living Colorat the height of its success. Marlon Wayans on ‘In Living Color’.20th Century Fox 20th Century Fox Marlon shared during an appearance on the Wednesday, Sept. 4, edition of theClub Shay Shaypodcast that his family left the show after its fourth season because “it was hurting Keenen’s pockets.” “I remember when we leftIn Living Colorbecause Fox was syndicating the show and it was hurting Keenen’s pockets.

Marlon Wayans Says Transgender Child Kai Is the 'Same' as 'They Were Before': 'They Just Have a Beard Now'

Marlon Wayans onThe Jennifer Hudson ShowSept. 17, 2024; Kai Wayans.Photo:Jennifer Hudson Show/YouTube; Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Jennifer Hudson Show/YouTube; Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Marlon Wayansis opening up about his transgender childKai, and his own journey toward “beautiful, magical” acceptance. Right before that, hostJennifer Hudsonasked her guest what he has learned most about himself through the experience of learning Kai was trans. “I learned that I’m a lot stronger than I thought I was,” said Wayans, 52.

Married at First Sight: Emem Breaks Down in Tears as She Prepares to Walk Down the Aisle Without Her Dad (Exclusive)

Emem knows one important person won’t be able to be part of her wedding day. In PEOPLE’s exclusive sneak peek at the Oct. 22 episode ofMarried at First Sight, Emem’s bridesmaids give her a trinket to remember her late father as she prepares to tie the knot to Ikechi. “It would be remiss if I didn’t just acknowledge, obviously, this is a special day, and someone’s not going to be here to experience it with you,” her bridesmaid Kristina shares as the bride tears up.

Married at First SightAlum Amber Bowles Welcomes First Baby with Husband Kevin: 'So Glad He's Here' (Exclusive)

Amber Bowles (right) and husband Kevin with their newborn.Photo:Amber Bowles Amber Bowles Married at First SightalumAmber Bowlesis a mom! “I was rushed to be induced because of severe preeclampsia, which was so scary,” the season 9 fan favorite shared with PEOPLE, “but I’m so glad he’s here and healthy as can be!” Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.