BlackDoctor.org: From comedies to drama, you’ve shown your versatility as an actress; however, even given the health risks that are sometimes involved, would you ever put on weight for a role?
Keesha Sharp: I’m such a method actress that yes, I guess I would for the right role. But I would put the weight on the right way—I would find ways to put on healthy weight. It’s actually hard for me to put on weight so I don’t know how it would really work, but for the right role, I would.
BlackDoctor.org: You and your husband created Fishers of Health, where you present and share information and knowledge you’ve gained as you both continue your “journey to better health.” Tell us more about it.
Keesha Sharp: The website is another reason I wanted to have that [nutrition] certificate. [Fishers of Health] is compiled information that I’ve learned over the years; we just want to tell people “this is what I’ve learned” or “this is what worked for me.” This is very important to us; when Jesus talked about “fishers of men,” we wanted to go with fishers of health. We’re always searching for ways to be better. I feel like without your health, it’s really difficult to be the best you can be. It’s not impossible, but it can be more difficult. If you take care of your body, your mind and your soul, and you’re healthy, you can go after your purpose in life. We want to help people as much as we can with that.
BlackDoctor.org: In addition to season two of “Lethal Weapon,” what’s next for you?
Keesha Sharp: Marshall is coming out in October and I’m really excited about it. I just think it will compel people to really know who Thurgood Marshall was—not just as the first African-American Supreme Court Justice and not just [for his landmark work] with Brown v. Board of Education, but also because he was a force to be reckoned with early in his career for the NAACP. I don’t think he gets enough recognition, to be honest. I’m very excited about this story.
LaShawn Williams is a freelance writer and editor from Chicago, Illinois. She is an arts and entertainment enthusiast who has a serious thing for stand-up comedy, music and dance. Follow her on Twitter:@MsWilliamsWorld.