JoAnna Garcia Swisher played Reba McEntire’s eldest daughter on the beloved television show, Reba
The sitcom Reba was a household favorite from 2001-2007. Starring country music icon Reba McEntire as a recent divorcee, Reba Hart, the series followed the hilarious dynamics of her ex-husband, Brock, his new wife, Barbra Jean, and their children. The show aired an impressive 127 episodes across six seasons.
Actress JoAnna Garcia Swisher portrayed Reba’s eldest daughter, Cheyenne Hart Montgomery, and the pair reportedly formed a close bond while working together on the show.
JoAnna Garcia Swisher shares what she learned from working alongside Reba McEntire
In a recent conversation with SheKnows, Swisher was shown a photograph of herself and the cast of Reba. She remembers fondly:
“This was some of the best years of my life… My first impression of Reba was I couldn’t believe that I’m standing in the same room as Reba McEntire! Just being around her has taught me so much that you can be a boss and really successful woman. I’m still learning from her, and she’s still the queen! She’s just always bringing it.”
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@sheknows Our latest cover star JoAnna Garcia Swisher tells us about the profound impact @Reba McEntire had on her career and the admiration she has for #Queen ♬ original sound – SheKnows
Swisher is excitedly awaiting the premiere of Reba’s new sitcom, Happy’s Place
Reba McEntire’s newest project, a sitcom called Happy’s Place, is set to premiere on October 18th on NBC. The series will follow Reba’s character, Bobbie, as she inherits her late father’s restaurant only to learn that her new business partner is a half-sister she never knew existed.
Swisher expressed excitement for the upcoming project and told PEOPLE:
“I told them the other day, I was like, I’m going to be there for the first taping and I’m going to be the audience member that’s going to laugh at all of their jokes.”
Swisher says she would do anything for them – referring to Reba and her former castmate Melissa Peterman, who will also return to the screen in Happy’s Place. She added:
“A hundred percent, I would do the show. But more importantly, I’m just excited to go watch the show because I am really excited for all of them. It’s going to be great.”
Watch the trailer for Happy’s Place below!