The girl group made their acting debut on the late '90s sitcom Essence Atkins had the honor of being a part of Destiny’s ...

When I finally rewatched “Smart Guy,” it was more than a nostalgic rewatch; the series is charming, hilarious, and eminently watchable even divorced from my existing fondness for it.

However, Smart Guy marked a turning point in the actor's career. At just 10 years old, Mowry took on the lead role of a young prodigy who stood out among his high school peers.

Destiny's Child and Tahj Mowry on 'Smart Guy' in 1998 “Man, we were watching from behind the mirror, and that was tight,” Luckett says in a scene after the girl group crashes the dance auditions.

Essence Atkins had the honor of being a part of Destiny’s Child’s very first acting gig. The group — known for being one of the best-selling female musical acts of all time — formed in ...