Fan CastingLittle Richard

Little Richard Penniman had two gorgeous girlfriends - Phyllis Anita Mills maiden name, Phyllis Anita Smith married name, and Audrey Robinson maiden name , Audrey Sherborne married name, Lee Angel strip tease/burlesque stage name. In the 2000 movie "Little Richard" the role of Phyllis as Richard's girlfriend was played by Taraji P. Henson who is a look-alike of Phyllis. Although Phyllis had passed away 4 years prior to filming Richard kept his promise to her - never to use her name in any of his media coverage. Therefore the name Lucille which is the name of Lucille Horne for whom he wrote his hit song was used instead of Phyllis. However the love of his life was his beloved wife Ernestine and being a father to their adopted son Danny was profoundly important to Richard. After their divorces co-parenting kept them in touch throughout the decades. Ernestine remarried but eventually she reunited with Richard to live out the final years of his life. His wish to have her by his side when he passed away was fulfilled Ernestine was honored as his wife at Little Richard's funeral. Fast Forward to 11:45 on this video to verify https://youtu.be/EC30lfzQquk