Samira Wiley Steps Away from Broadway for Health: A New Chapter

0:00This is Cory with the story with entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by the Daily News Now. Samarro Wiley, known for orange, is the new black and the handmaid's tail, has stepped away from the Broadway revival of Proof. The production announced on March 17th that she's dealing with a treatable medical condition needing her full focus. In her role as Claire, Cara Young will now join Iyo Edibiri, Don Cheetle, and Jin Ha. The team expressed full support and best wishes for her recovery. Her rep has not commented further yet. This health step comes amid big personal changes for the actress. Earlier this year, Samira and her wife, Lauren Morelli, filed for divorce after nine years of marriage. The couple, who met on the orange, is the new black set where Lauren worked as a writer, share a four-year-old daughter named George Elizabeth. In a January 29th statement, they said their lifelong commitment to co-parenting remain strong. Samira has spoken before about their fertility journey strengthening their bond and creating

1:01a safe space for their child. By prioritizing her health now, Samira shows focus on what's most important amid these shifts. Fans of sending well wishes as she takes time to heal. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor. If Sleep Podcasts are your thing, this is your pillow, built for comfort and calm, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-E-P-L-O-D-C-M-A-I.