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She wasn't a trained actor like most of the rest of The Wire's cast so I'm sure after the show ended she just went right back to the life she was involved in, it's sad but can't say I'm surprised
BTW I just saw Bodie on an episode of Detroit 187 the other day
EXACTLY.... she ain't like the rest of the dudes who can move onto 90210 and what nots...However, with the money she did make while on the show, she could have paid for some acting lessons. She would have already had her foot in the door with the Wire on her resume....
This real life story reminds me of the final scenes when Marlo was going into that new business world and just felt out of place...some folks run right back to what they know when they're out of their element.
She wasn't just some hood %+%$% off the street. Pretty sure the casting director discovered her through a penitentiary run drama program. Needless to say, she was already about that life but she also had some acting experience.
With or without further training I'm sure she could have found work. Half the cast became a staple for the stereotypical hood n_ role after the Wire's first few seasons.