Within the wild world of actuality tv, few stars can maintain it as actual as Jackie Christie! Identified for her unfiltered perspective and emotional honesty, Jackie has by no means shied away from sharing a few of her most susceptible moments with hundreds of thousands of viewers ready on the sidelines, able to pounce with judgment.
On this unique dialog, Jackie lets us in on the ups and downs of the highlight and her plans for the longer term. With a real spirit and unbreakable resilience, dive into the lifetime of a lady who pushes her coronary heart to the entrance line in preparation for season 11B of Basketball Wives Los Angeles on VH1.
EBONY: Are you able to share a private expertise of feeling susceptible or uncovered whereas filming?Jackie Christie: Sure, when my mom was on the present, and he or she was going by way of her battle with most cancers, it was an especially susceptible time for me. She actually wished to deliver consciousness to everybody that African Individuals are extremely prone to getting most cancers as nicely, and that’s one thing that’s [prevalent] in our neighborhood.
That was courageous of you and your mom. How did you get by way of letting hundreds of thousands of viewers into such a deeply private expertise?
It was really a really tough and attempting time in my life that also hurts deeply. I miss my mom so very a lot; she was my finest good friend and the very best mom I may have ever been blessed with. I really feel like I received by way of it together with her assist, her love and her steerage. I adopted my mom’s lead, and as she shared her journey with not simply me and our household, she additionally shared it with the world by way of my platform on Basketball Wives Los Angeles. To this present day, I nonetheless haven’t been capable of watch that recording, however VH1 was so gracious to provide me the DVDs.
I do know it has been years, however candidly talking, how comfy are you with actuality tv? How lengthy do you see your self inside that house?
Lots of people don’t know that I’ve had some expertise [before Basketball Wives Los Angeles] with actuality TV, however not this type of actuality TV. My expertise was extra of a household present. The title of the present was Dedicated: The Christies, which I co-executive produced as nicely, and that was an incredible expertise. [Overall], it’s been fascinating and interesting. I wouldn’t commerce it in for anything. I’ve had enjoyable, I’ve grown up with my superb followers, and I like my community household as nicely, and I’ve met superior associates and sisters for all times and a lot extra! And I’m simply getting began! I’m not only a actuality TV star or persona; I’m additionally an govt producer and creator, and I actually have a deep love and fervour for the leisure trade as a complete. On one other notice, actuality TV brings out issues in you that you simply didn’t even know you had been able to. Some elements of actuality TV will undoubtedly embarrass you as a result of nothing is off the desk! It has been an fascinating journey, and it is one thing that I believe I’ll be doing for the foreseeable future.
In what approach does it assist your confidence?
You will note your self in actual time, and also you’ll must face all your insecurities that you’ll have about being seen in a really susceptible approach. There aren’t any second takes. In actuality, you’re just about being filmed, and all of it might and almost definitely can be used on the present!
How has this expertise helped you join with most people and join with those that already know you?
It helped me join with the viewers as a result of I’ve been on TV for over 13 years now, and folks know after they see somebody who means nicely however is, for probably the most half, extremely misunderstood.
What’s Jackie’s subsequent mission? What do you see your self doing past actuality TV?
I positively need to go behind the digicam—much more. Regardless that I’ve produced TV and movie earlier than, I crave doing it extra in a directorial or showrunner position! I’ll be doing another initiatives sooner or later as nicely.
How have you ever dealt with criticism and unfavourable suggestions from social media? How do you get by way of that?
Since being married to an expert athlete, I’ve caught numerous warmth. I used to be at all times a non-public particular person, however then I met Doug, and issues went loopy, particularly once we received married. Some folks within the media would say, ‘Why is she touring with the crew? That is remarkable, is he whipped?’ I’m used to folks getting it improper. I needed to get robust pores and skin actual quick!
What are you into exterior of your very public life?
Oh, nice query! I like every part, however listed below are my prime six: household, appearing, film dates with my hubby, work, journey and good meals. I additionally love philanthropy, serving to others, basketball, actual property growth, writing, and a lot extra.
What makes you the queen behind the scenes?
The way in which I like and the best way I will assist different folks.
Catch Jackie Christie within the season premiere of Basketball Wives Los Angeles on Monday, July 1, 2024, on VH1.
