# Terrell Carter speaks on playing Varney on ‘Beauty in Black’, his mom having him at age 11, new book & music

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Podcast: [The Progress Report Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast-1205536)
Published: 2026-03-23T20:03:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMeLi5TSV-I
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Duration seconds: 1265

## Resource

Terrell Carter sits down with Lalaa Shepard for a powerful episode of Skipping Class presented by The Progress Report. In this episode, Terrell Carter opens up about his role as Varney on Beauty in Black, working with Tyler Perry, and how acting has impacted his real life — including fans reacting to his character. He also shares deeply personal moments about his upbringing, including his mother’s story, being raised by his grandmother, and the emotional journey that inspired his new book ‘Problem Child’ and album ‘Mr. Carter’. Terrell talks about: • His transition from church singing with Fred Hammond to acting • Lessons he had to unlearn to become his best self • Why he doesn’t want to be a father • The meaning behind his book “Problem Child” • How “Beauty in Black” influenced his music • Defining what “progress” truly means This is one of Terrell Carter’s most honest conversations yet. 🎬 Watch now & tap in with The Progress Report! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrellmusic/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com Listen to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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