Brandon Hammond just gave Soul Food fans a dose of nostalgia, as he shared photos of him reuniting with his onscreen “Big Mama,” Irma P. Hall , for her 90th birthday. The actor, who famously played Ahmad in the 1997 classic, took to Instagram to share heartfelt photos and memories with Hall.
“Happy 90th Birthday to the LEGENDARY Ms. Irma P. Hall [June 3, 1935]! It is not an overstatement to say that Irma’s career is nothing short of ICONIC,” the 41-year-old wrote.
Hall, who’s last film credit was 2017’s Hap and Leonard , is best remembered as the heart and soul of Soul Food . Her portrayal of the strong-willed, loving matriarch “Big Mama” universally became a symbol of family togetherness, Sunday dinners, and the power of a grandmother’s wisdom. And according to Hammond, the