Valerie Furlong
Apr 5, 20222 min
Updated: Jun 6, 2023
Starring as Hilary Banks in the NBC Peacock reboot, Coco Jones opens up about her character, her latest single, and gives her fellow cast member superlatives.
Hillary is a lot like me. She’s very driven and focused on improving herself in an industry that doesn’t always cater to women who look like her. It was easy to get into character because of the similar journey I’ve had navigate in the entertainment industry.
My favorite behind the scenes memories have to be the dinner/breakfast scenes, when everyone in the cast is all together. We’re always creating songs, dances, and freestyles. It’s the loudest behind the scenes you’ll ever see lol
I would describe my music as upbeat, uplifting, and sexy.
One of my favorite designers right now is LaQuan Smith.I feel like his pieces are the perfect balance of edgy and classy.
My advice for young creators is to keep pursuing the end goal. A lot of times it will feel like things aren’t working out in your favor, but they are in ways that you probably won’t be able to connect until you look back. Hindsight is 2020
My favorite dish to make would probably be mac & cheese, or a pound cake from scratch that I learned from my grandmother.
A lifelong friend even after the show: All of us will be lifelong friends, we say this to each other all the time.
The “set” clown: The clown would be Jordan who plays Jazz!
Someone that makes everyone smile: Akira makes everyone smile, she’s so innocent and pure
The person that relates most to their character: The person that relates the most to their character would probably be me, besides being a professional chef.
The person that with the most bloopers: A person that will have the most bloopers will be Cassie. Every time we’re on set I’m learning both of our lines so the process can go a little smoother lol