Gina Torres Reflects on the Impact of ‘Suits’ Resurgence
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Actress Gina Torres recently opened up about how her life has changed since the resurgence of the hit TV show ‘Suits’. In a candid interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the 55-year-old actress shared her thoughts on the show’s growing popularity after it became available on Netflix in 2023. Despite the series coming to an end in 2019 and her departure in 2016, Torres revealed that she is now frequently recognized for her role as Jessica Pearson.
Torres expressed her mixed feelings about this newfound recognition, mentioning, “I don’t know what to make of it, honestly… It has gotten harder to walk through airports, that much I can tell you, for sure. I think it is indicative of what a great show it was. It taps into a kind of aspirational drive that we all have for ourselves and maybe a future that we see for ourselves.” She added, “To be that impossibly witty, that impossibly well-dressed, and that impossibly good-looking all the time is impossible. But why the hell not try? Why the hell not?”
Known for her portrayal of the formidable lawyer Jessica Pearson in ‘Suits’ and EMS captain Tommy Vega in ‘9-1-1: Lone Star’, Torres takes pride in portraying strong characters. She humorously mentioned, “I feel personally responsible for entirely too many new attorneys in the world, but maybe I will get to counterbalance that with more first responders in the world. We’ll see!”
Emphasizing the importance of representing women in powerful roles, Torres shared, “I love being a woman. I enjoy being a woman… So, I don’t see my sex, my gender, as a detriment to anything that I can do. It certainly does not disqualify me from being a boss, from being intelligent, from being capable. So, why would I sacrifice any part of that in a part that I’m playing?”
Looking ahead, with a potential ‘Suits’ spinoff in the works and ‘9-1-1: Lone Star’ concluded with its series finale, Torres remains open to reprising her iconic roles. She commented, “I think in line with what I was just talking about, there are so many different ways of being a woman in the world… I’m dedicated to exploring as many of those ways as possible.”
As she reflects on her journey in the entertainment industry, Torres expressed gratitude for the opportunities that have come her way. She remains optimistic about the future, stating, “I’ve often said it’s lovely to be able to play those women who don’t have every answer, who aren’t sure of what comes next… There’s certainly some comedy that comes of that, so we’ll see. I’m so grateful for everything that’s come along.”
As Torres navigates the changing landscape of television, her fans eagerly anticipate her next move. Whether she graces the screen as a legal powerhouse or a first responder, one thing is certain – Gina Torres will continue to captivate audiences with her talent and strength on and off the screen.