‘Smoke’ Star Gained 20 Lbs To Display ‘Truthful’ Character Portrayal originally appeared on Parade.

Jurnee Smollett isn't afraid to push the limits for a role - which was the case when she gained 20 pounds for the part of ...

Jurnee Smollett's latest role in the Apple TV+ series 'Smoke' required a little extra character work in the gym.

"I knew physically that Michelle needed to have more of a muscular presence than I personally did," Smollett tells PEOPLE of ...

Smollett plays the role of Michelle Calderon, a former Marine who is a detective assigned with arson investigator Dave Gudsen ...