In December 2013, Eve’s Bayou star Meagan Good lit up the New York City red carpet at the premiere of Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.
Joining her co-stars Christina Applegate and Kristen Wiig, Meagan stunned in a glamorous gown from the Donna Karan Resort 2014 collection, showcasing her evolving style and commanding presence on the red carpet.
Meagan Good tousles her dark hair for the premiere of “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues” held on December 15, 2013, at Beacon Theater in New York City (Credit: WENN / Andres Otero / PNP / Dennis Van Tine / Future Image)
Meagan Good’s Early Career and Breakthrough Role in ‘Eve’s Bayou’
During the early phase of her career, Meagan Good served as a background actor on TV shows such as “Doogie Howser, M.D.” and “Amen.”
She made her film debut at 13 in the 1995 American buddy stoner comedy Friday. Two years later, she received critical acclaim for her role as the troubled teenager Cisely Batiste in Kasi Lemmons’s American Southern Gothic drama film Eve’s Bayou.
Kasi Lemmons’ Vision Behind ‘Eve’s Bayou’
Kasi Lemmons wrote the screenplay for “Eve’s Bayou” in 1993, inspired by her childhood trips to Louisiana and the state’s unique history.
Samuel L. Jackson as Louis Batiste, Lynn Whitfield as Roz Batiste, and Meagan Good as Cisely Batiste in the 1997 American Southern Gothic drama film Eve’s Bayou (Credit: Trimark Pictures)
The film was not autobiographical but had elements from Lemmons’ family experiences, and the writing process was therapeutic for her. When the film failed to attract interest from studios or directors, Lemmons decided to direct it herself, and Samuel L. Jackson came on board as both a producer and lead actor.
Jackson was drawn to Louis Batiste’s unique character and was interested in playing a romantic and glamorous man. In 1996, Trimark Pictures finally financed the film.
“When the [Eve’s Bayou] script I was playing Eve because I was 10, and they didn’t get the funding for it for three and a half years later. So I was like, I have to play Cisely,” Meagan Good said in an interview.
This performance earned her two award nominations, including her first nomination for an NAACP Image Award. Jurnee Smollett, who portrayed Eve Batiste, and Meagan Good would later star together in the 2005 American comedy-drama film Roll Bounce.
Jurnee Smollett and Jake Smollett are siblings in real life. They have four brothers and sisters, all performers in the entertainment industry. All six Smollett siblings (Jurnee, Jake, Jocqui, Jojo, Jazz, and Jussie) appear on the Food Network show Smollett Eats.
Meagan Good, Samuel L. Jackson, and Jurnee Smollett in a powerful scene from the 1997 Southern Gothic drama Eve’s Bayou (Credit: Trimark Pictures)
Born on August 8, 1981, in the Panorama City neighborhood of Los Angeles, Meagan Good was 16 years old when the film “Eve’s Bayou” premiered at the 1997 Toronto International Film Festival and was released in theaters on November 7, 1997.
She celebrated her 16th birthday on August 8, 1997. Eve’s Bayou was filmed in the fall of 1996 in Covington and Madisonville, Louisiana when she was 15.
Years after her role in Eve’s Bayou, Meagan Good made a striking appearance at the Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues premiere in New York City.
Meagan Good’s Red Carpet Look at the ‘Anchorman 2’ Premiere
The American actress and occasional film producer complemented her plunging twist-back evening dress with a Jimmy Choo “Lana” minaudière, elegant Lorraine Schwartz jewelry, and a stunning pair of Jimmy Choo “Fable” sandals.
Meagan Good’s feet in sparkling Jimmy Choo sandals (Credit: WENN / Andres Otero / PNP / Dennis Van Tine / Future Image)
The shoes are from the designer’s Spring 2013 collection, featuring glitter-finish suede straps and sheer floral lace panels. In addition to debuting her classy neutral ensemble, Meagan joked around on the red carpet with co-stars and friends.
David Koechner and Meagan Good pose for silly photos at the premiere of Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (Credit: WENN / Andres Otero / PNP / Dennis Van Tine / Future Image)
Meagan’s costars were dressed equally stylishly. Christina Applegate donned a black embellished gown by Lorena Sarbu, styled with an embellished Rodo clutch, Jimmy Choo heels, and Lorraine Schwartz earrings.
Christina Applegate wears a black embellished Lorena Sarbu gown to the Anchorman movie premiere (Credit: WENN / Andres Otero / PNP / Dennis Van Tine / Future Image)
Her co-star Kristen Wiig dazzled in a glamorous dual-colored embroidered and embellished gown by Prada, Jean-Michel Cazebat shoes, and Fred Leighton jewelry.
Kristen Wiig wears a long-sleeved embroidered and embellished Prada gown on the black carpet (Credit: WENN / Andres Otero / PNP / Dennis Van Tine / Future Image)
Who do you think had the hottest outfit of the evening?
Kristen Wiig and Christina Applegate pose for photos on the black carpet of the Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues premiere (Credit: WENN / Andres Otero / PNP / Dennis Van Tine / Future Image)