‘Grandmama from Tennessee’ refuses to let Hollywood change her after becoming sitcom star

‘Grandmama from Tennessee’ refuses to let Hollywood change her after becoming sitcom star

Tennessee grandmother Leanne Morgan is starring in the new Netflix sitcom "Leanne" after becoming viral comedy sensation in her 50s. The show was co-created with Chuck Lorre.

‘Grandmama from Tennessee’ refuses to let Hollywood change her after becoming sitcom star – Democratic Accent

Leanne Morgan is reflecting on her journey from small-town southern grandmother to sitcom star. The 59-year-old, who was raised in rural Tennessee, always dreamed of becoming a comedian. However, she put her career aspirations on the backburner to prioritize her family life with her husband Chuck Morgan and their three children while occasionally performing at local corporate functions and charity events.  In 2019, Morgan was about to accept tha…