Clair Huxtable: Last News

always heart-warming. If the mother isn’t killed off shortly after the opening credits (almost every Disney movie), she might be ruthless (Game of Thrones’ Cersei Lannister), vapid (Gossip Girl’s Lily van der Woodsen), or just plain cold-blooded.

Former Cosby Show costar Phylicia Rashad, now a Howard University dean, has modified her gleeful reaction to news of Bill Cosby’s release from prison. But not before drawing criticism from her new academic colleagues.

Phylicia Rashad faced a backlash from fans after calling Bill Cosby's released from prison "a terrible wrong being righted".

Saying sorry? Phylicia Rashad responded to backlash over her support of Bill Cosby’s release from prison, claiming she is still a champion of sexual assault survivors.

Bill Cosby's release from prison.

his 2018 sexual assault conviction was overturned.The actor, 83, had been incarcerated since 2018, having been sentenced to up to 10 years after being found guilty on three counts of aggravated indecent assault.The Cosby Show star was released from prison today (June 30) after the Pennsylvania State Supreme Court found that an agreement with a previous prosecutor prevented him from being charged in the case.Taking to Twitter after the news was revealed, Rashad wrote: ‘FINALLY!!!! A terrible wrong is being righted- a miscarriage of justice is corrected!’The star, who famously played Clair Huxtable, attached a recent photograph of Cosby to her Tweet.

Phylicia Rashad, 73, posted a message of support for her former Cosby Show co-star Bill Cosby, 83, after his release from prison. “FINALLY!!!! A terrible wrong is being righted – a miscarriage of justice is corrected!” the actress, who played Bill’s on-screen wife Clair Huxtable from 1984 – 1992, shared via Twitter on Wednesday, June 30. She included a professionally taken headshot of the Emmy Award winning actor to her message.

Phylicia Rashad must have known she was going to get a lot of backlash when tweeting this statement.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentPhylicia Rashad is celebrating Bill Cosby’s shocking release from prison.Moments after word broke that Cosby’s sex assault conviction is being overturned by the court, his former TV wife took to Twitter to share her delight in the news.“FINALLY!!!! A terrible wrong is being righted- a miscarriage of justice is corrected!” Rashad tweeted, along with a photo of Cosby.Rashad played Cosby’s sitcom wife, Clair Huxtable, for all eight seasons on “The Cosby Show” from 1984 through 1992.In the past, Rashad has supported Cosby, despite the numerous allegations from dozens of women who accused the comedian of drugging and raping them for years.

Angelique Jackson Phylicia Rashad, best known to audiences as Clair Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” has been appointed dean of Howard University’s newly reestablished college of fine arts.Howard University conducted a nationwide search before appointing Rashad, an alumna of the school. She will begin her new role on July 1 and will report to Provost Anthony K.

Phylicia Rashad fans jumped to the actress’ defense after a Twitter user accused her of enabling former co-star, convicted sexual assaulter and comedian Bill Cosby. Rashad starred alongside Cosby as Clair Huxtable on "The Cosby Show" from 1984 - 1992.

Howard alums, working women, mothers and grandmothers, have defied age and, most importantly, embody and define “Black Excellence.”And this year they’ve been as busy as ever.

Join the Secret Elves to discover the best shopping deals and things to do this ChristmasRicky Martin, Forest Whitaker and Norwich city centre are among the stars of this fun but frenetic festive musical.We begin with narrator Phylicia Rashad (Clair Huxtable from The Cosby Show) offering to tell a “new Christmas story” to her grandchildren.Then we’re off to a fantasy version of Victorian England to meet the good people of Cobbleton, a diverse city (played by Norwich’s Elm Hill) with a surprisingly large contingent of American expats.It’s Christmas time which means business is booming in the magical emporium of toymaker Jeronicus Jangle (Justin Cornwell).

Keshia Knight Pulliam grow up right before their eyes. The 41-year-old actress is best known for her role as Rudy Huxtable, the youngest daughter of Cliff and Clair Huxtable on .Knight Pulliam was and still is the youngest person ever nominated for an Emmy at six years old for her role in the NBC sitcom in 1986.

When asked to imagine the quintessential TV mom, you might recall any number of firm, wholesome or uplifting characters from across the decades. June Cleaver and Carol Brady remain the paradigms of chipper blond matriarchy.

Mother's Day is this weekend, and though we can't all be with our moms on the big day — especially this year, amid social distancing guidelines — we can enjoy some of our favorite matriarchs on the small screen.