Geoffrey Owens is busy jet-setting from coast-to-coast working on various TV and movie gigs after viral photos showed him bagging groceries at a NJ Trader Joe’s in August.
The former ‘Cosby Show’ actor is working at breakneck speed filming multiple TV and movie gigs in 5 weeks.
Owens owes his many blessings to Tyler Perry, the director and playwright who reached out to him after the photos went viral on social media.
READ MORE: Cosby Show Star Geoffrey Owens Quit His Job at Trader Joe’s After ‘Unwanted Attention’
The drama forced Owens to apologize to his embarrassed adult son who was away at college when the photos hit the headlines.
But the bad news quickly turned good as stars like Perry and rapper Nicki Minaj offered the actor their support — and Tyler offered him a job on his TV show, The Haves and the Have Nots on Oprah’s OWN Network.
Since then, Owens has been jetting from set to set filming TV and movie appearances on both coasts.
“The last four or five weeks have been crazy,” he tells Access Live. “I went from doing an episode of NCIS: New Orleans (and) I went for literally for a few hours before flying to Atlanta and worked for a week for Tyler Perry. I did 11 scenes for him in three days. And then I went directly to Los Angeles and filmed my first day of (movie) Fatale.”
Owens said he flew back home to New Jersey, where he made a church appearance; appeared at a concert; did a reading of Shakespeare at the Public Theater, and taught a Shakespeare class at a local college.
Owens admits he is not turning down any work. “There are other offers in the works,” he says.
He is grateful to Perry for his support: “He did a very bold, almost foolhardy, generous thing that day, making that offer. I think it’s wonderful what he did.”
Owens adapted quickly to Perry’s work ethic.
“It was really fun to work with him. He works really fast and furious in a way I’ve never worked before, but I was ready for it.”
Owens said he has returned to Trader Joe’s since the drama began — but not as an employee.
“I’ve been back a few times and it’s nice to go back. My working experience there was really wonderful — the 15 months I worked there. The people were very generous and very nice. They’re kinda thrilled for me. That’s where I do my shopping.”
I love a feel good story!! Blessings to Mr Owens
That is wonderful and good for him.
Shout out to all the people who found it in their hearts to help.
So here for this ??
Can someone job shame me? No seriously this is awesome!
i’ll shame you.. but you have to shame me too.. lets both get this check… responsible socialism.. lol
Black on black jobs. 11 scenes in 3 days. It takes some of us that long 2 get outta bed.
Right, I bet cha Perry Tyler has a work ethic like no other.
I was in tears when l read he apologized 2 his son bcas he might have been embarrassed. Never apologize for feeding your family. I worked as a maid making up beds in a hotel taking care of my lilhots n l wished a mofo would try 2 make me feel bad about keeping a roof over my head. People kill me with this real job bs. It pays the bills with real money so therefore it is a real job.
This story warms my heart. Congratulations Geoffrey!
Awesome.
Good for him, good news for once! xoxo
Awesome!!! I bet he misses working at Trader Joe’s.
Congrats to Mr. Owens!
God is good!
Stop job shaming people. I am tired of it. For over 2 decades at this point.
Yay! New post!
Good for you, sir!
I am really happy for this man!
He is so sweet and humble ?
Blessings to him and his family may he make a bundle and save plenty should another dry system hit him. I’ll never understand why this was an issue.
He aint just sitting up waiting on god. He is applying action 2 it as well
I hope he saves his money and not invest it in some shady deal that will end him up back at the store. Liquid money in the bank is worth more than so future investment that may never pan out !!!
What the devil meant for harm, God will turn it around and use it for our good! God is amazing!
God is good! I love this man. He donated the money Nicki Minaj gave him and he’s a hard worker. Now he’s making more money than the lesbians who tried to shame him. Praise the Lord!
I think he likes to work. Now he will be able to establish himself outside of the Cosby Show as a legitimate actor able to play a variety of parts.
During the recession, I dropped from a high-profile paying job to telemarketing to retail. Ruined my feet running around stores, kissing the customers’ azzes. Meantime, I was working on a graduate degree. Things are much better but I will never forget making damn near minimum wage during the recession. It changed my whole perspective on how hard people struggle to make ends meet.
Good for him
Betta say it. If folks didnt work they would b called lazy. We have all have had those jobs until we got where we wanted 2 b n some people love it.
The drama forced Owens to apologize to his embarrassed adult son who was away at college when the photos hit the headlines.
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I don’t understand why he felt he owed his son an apology. It’s not like he was on crack and the family suffered. He was and is a Black Man Working. If his son was embarrassed then he has a lot of growing up to do. The only thing he would have gotten from me was a kick in the arse…
Won’t HE do it?!!!
Wonder what happened to that manly woman that took the picture trying to shame him. Glad this turned out in his favor
Amen and amen!
Glad he is back to acting he shouldn’t have been job shamed in the first place it’s not like he was strung out on drugs or something.
During the recession I worked cleaning offices and shitty toilets. I did whatever it took to stay afloat. I would have worked at McDonald’s if I had to.
To the person who TRIED to put him on blast…..again…..THANK YOU!!!
I love this so happy for him
What the recession is over. No one told me. I can cash all my pennies now. I had 2 curse out my raggedy azz sister in law. We were in a hotel room n she was purposely throwing shyt everywhere n then said what the maid betta do. I told her her shyt was uncalled for n the maid got other rooms 2 clean up besides hers. She picked that mess up off the floor.
I’m so happy for Geoff! Keep doing great!
I am tired of it too,,, job shaming… car shaming… house shaming.. I see it every week on social media esp from the people in my hometown just sad
I think she is the security guard with no benefits in booth 2.
I hate when people want to shyt on others just because their job is not fancy or deemed important. As for the recession, if it’s over then I didn’t get the memo. Somebody betta tell me something and let it reflect in my check! LOLLOL!!!
Well I hope he was doing that before now because the Cosby Show has been off the air in a while. I know he said he was making money from reruns but Im not sure how much that pays. I am happy they put it back on the air so he can still have a steady stream of income.
Could someone tell her She Tried it and thanks again for me…..lol
LMBO I love the sometimes positive power of the internet. Get that $$ mayne!
He probably need to cut her a check…jk
The only thing he would have gotten from me was a kick in the arse…
LOL!!! xD
AMEN!!!!!!!!!!! I’m about to shout in my office! thank you, Father!!
I would live to see Todd Bridges have this type of revival (if he wants it). His book was outstanding and had me ? ???. His journey….
Todd Bridges book
“Killing Willis: From Diff’rent Strokes to-the Mean Streets to the Life I Always Wanted” is a must read. He was the black male child actor of his generation. It was no one else.
I wish it was a Tyler Perry when Gary Coleman (R.I.P.) was alive.
What the enemy wit his funky arse meant for evil…..
Wonderful and Marvelous is HIS name. Do your thang Geoffrey and all the best to you!!!
He BOOKED?? happy for him & I hope it continues. Seems like a good dude. GOD was definitely on his side.
I just love the peace of self in this man. He is so humbled and thankful! God did well for him!
Preach now!!!!
Good decision by TYLER.
Amen Amen!!
YES!!
We so seldom see it, but there is good from being able to connect so quickly.
Beautifully said!
Agreed. There is NOTHING WRONG with working a legal and ethical job.
We All have purpose.
*singing* Yes He will!
Apologize for what?? Being a standup MAN?
He’ll make your enemy your footstool. I know it for myself!
Go head on, Miss!!
Right???
Big ups, Mama! Only a f00l thinks they are too big and important to work.
I smile, wave and speak to the men who come to pick up my trash. I appreciate them.
Yup… and the people who make my bagel in the morning and the cleaning lady who empties my trash can at night…
Absolutely.
It’s nice he went back and visited Trader Joes. His coworkers there never outed him. That says a lot. I’m happy for him.
Why do I feel jealous and salty? ? I think I’m not a good person today. ?
They tried to clown him but the jokes on them…I tell you that Karma…..
Such a heartwarming story. Love it, and love him!
Amen!!
So who’s his manager? Why wasn’t he auditioning for roles before? Happy that he’s working in his field now.
Find her and post her job, if she has one.
God is good & always on time ?
Naw….she need to cut HIM a check….lol
I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living ….. AMEN
Every Day!!!
yes ma’am, I can truly attest to that
his wife is one of the lucky ones….she has to be proud
That is wonderful! You never know how God will answer your prayers.Trust him!!!
I ment Trust Him!!!
Thank you my dear!
Yes! I can only imagine how she must be beaming at that man! <3
You betta talk that talk! Take em to church!
So awesome I am so happy for him. He wants to earn his pay not get handouts!!!!
Believe it or not her real name is Karma!!!!
I’m so here for ALL of this.
I love this story!????
What an exciting life he’s leading.
Sounds like he’s attracting it all with positive energy. I love that.
I was a little jel too??
You’re a WONDERFULLY HUMAN PERSON WITH REAL EMOTIONS! That’s our spirit calling us forth to our greatness??
*where’s my fan?* Wh00 Chile!
Yes, it was beautifully said.
Sounds like he got a new agent too.
It’s what each of us need, a shot or an opportunity. Be prepared because you never know when it will come.
I’m happy for him. He along with the other Cosby Show cast members brought so much joy into my life. I was hurt to heart that a man earning an honest living had to apologize to his son for doing so.
Dear Son: Fix your character.
The devil (poster) meant it for bad and to his shame, but…God!
Claire are you proud of your son in law? He’s good to Sondra.
L0l! Yes. He’s a wonderful young man. Hard working.
Thank you <3
He actually owes his blessing to the two white women that tried to shame him by posting pictures of his working at trader joes.
so true. there are no mistakes
Well..its more like, THEY meant it for evil but God..meant it for good. Owes blessing to that higher power….not the two white women.
God answers our prayers in his own way not ours!
God can use anybody to accomplish his mission on behalf of his chillens!