Soleil Moon Frye has recently reprised her role as Punky Brewster in the revival series by the same name on Peacock, NBC’s new streaming service. Soleil previously played Punky when she was just eight years old. While many actors detest being pigeonholed as one character, Soleil doesn’t mind because she has always connected with the character. She admitted she loves playing a grown-up Punky in the new series.
She shared, “Punky has always been such a huge part of my heart. I donโt know where she ends and I begin because weโre the same in so many ways. I have wanted to bring Punky back for so long. Iโm that person that, literally, if Iโm 88 years old and people are still calling me Punky, Iโm down. I love her so much. And I am just so grateful.”
Soleil Moon Frye talks about becoming Punky Brewster again
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In the new series, Punky is now an adult and has three children, and is fostering a fourth. She is divorced from a guy named Travis, played by Freddie Prinze Jr. Her best friend since childhood Cherie (Cherie Johnson) and Cherie’s girlfriend are always around to help her with the kids. The revival has been a big hit with fans so far.
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Soleil continued, “I have always held a place in my heart for a Punky re-awakening, and the universe aligned and the stars aligned, and I just am so proud. Itโs been this incredible journey that has come full circle, and I am honored and humbled to be able to bring her back to life again.” While Punky may be an adult now, the show really tried to pay tribute to the original and the ’80s. In fact, there is one episode that is one big tribute to the 1980s, when the original series aired.
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โItโs been a real joy,โ she added. โI hope we send some laughter to peopleโs lives right now because we could all really use some laughter. For me, itโs so much more than a show because itโs our lives, and I hope itโs more than a show to people who can connect with their kids through our show and have it touch their lives as well.โ
In conclusion, check out the trailer for the revival below: