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Essence Atkins

@essencesays

Happiness is a butterfly which, when pursued, is always beyond our grasp, but which if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.

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Joined March 2011
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“Breathe Again” TONIGHT at 8pm/7c on @lifetimetv A love story about the healing power of sisterhood 💕🌸💕
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This Saturday 1/24/26 on @lifetimetv Watch @tonibraxton “Breathe Again” starring the icon herself. Airing at 8pm/7c It’s all about a true love found in sisterhood. 💕
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On Saturday Jan. 24th at 8pm/7c. New project alert! On @lifetimetv
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'Toni Braxton's Breathe Again,' starring Toni Braxton, Essence Atkins and Cree Summer, premieres later this month on Lifetime. ratedrnb.com/2026/01/toni-br…
Lifetime Sets Premiere Date for 'Toni Braxton's Breathe Again' Movie

Lifetime Sets Premiere Date for 'Toni Braxton's Breathe Again' Movie

Lifetime has announced the premiere date for its movie "Toni Braxton's Breathe Again," starring Braxton, Essence Atkins and Cree Summer.

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In just 3 more days…join the fun. ⁦⁦⁦@tonibraxton⁩ “He Wasn’t Man Enough For Me.” Nov. 22nd 8pm/7c on ⁦@lifetimetv⁩ 🥰 instagram.com/reel/DRNXoHsEi…
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Toni Braxton’s ‘He wasn’t Man enough’ Staring Toni Braxton, Essence Atkins, & Yvette Nicole Brown premieres Nov.22nd on Lifetime! 🙂‍↕️🙌🏽
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Essence Atkins on working with Toni Braxton: "They say never meet your heroes, she is the exact opposite" Variety Power of Women presented by @lifetimetv
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Sometimes you gotta remind yourself… Proverbs 31:30
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Felt cute… #lastnight #iconicgirlfriendscelebration
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What have I been up to? This!!! Super excited to have not one, but two new @lifetimetv projects on the way! #ManEnough with the resplendent @tonibraxton will air on 11/22/25 and #BreatheAgain in 2026! #grateful🙏🏽
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On 9/23/2002 Half & Half premiered. It was a good day and blessed experience. ♥️🙌🏾🥰 And 23 years later it still is. #grateful
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9/11/01 #NeverForget “The night is nearly over, and the day is near;  so let us discard the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. ” Romans 13:12 CSB
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Showed up to the screening in support #theknifefilm and was not disappointed. It opens today 8/15. Please go watch this weekend and get your water cooler conversation on for Monday! It’s 🔥🔥🔥
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Last night in Chicago. Isaiah 40:31
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Actor on location. Weekend couch potato. 🤷🏽‍♀️
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When it’s time, I’ll be ready. Isaiah 40:31 #praiseHIMinthehallway
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Happy Monday from Vancouver. #grateful #hopeful #blessed Jeremiah 29:11 🙏🏽
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Thank you for your incredible hospitality. #grateful 🩵🙏🏽
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Essence Atkins isn’t afraid to share her truth! She opens up about where she found the confidence to speak her journey and inspire others to grow, too.

Essence Atkins Opens Up About Confidence and Growth

Essence Atkins isn’t afraid to share her truth! She opens up about where she found the confidence to speak her journey and inspire others to grow, too.

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#poppashouse Our FINAL episode airs tomorrow Monday 4/28/25 at 8:30pm/7:30 on @CBS and @paramountplus “Magic Shine Again” this episode is a very special one. Hilarity and Heart! Come Laugh With Us one last time… Romans 8:28
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Poppa’s got a daughter and she is trying to get married… watch what happens #poppashouse TONIGHT at 8:30pm/7:30c ⁦@CBS⁩ or stream ⁦@paramountplus⁩
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We’re excited! All NEW episode of #poppashouse airs tonight 4/14 at 8:30pm on @CBS streaming on @paramountplus ‘Game of Phones’ is one of our funniest episodes yet! #comelaughwithus 📺🍿😂
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