Wayne Brady wanted to showcase his unique modern family in a new reality series called “Wayne Brady: The Family Remix.” The show, which premieres on Freeform, features Brady, his ex-wife Mandie Taketa, their daughter Maile, and Taketa’s partner Jason Fordham. Each member of this “core four” plays a role in the family’s production company, A Wayne & Mandie Creative.
Brady made the decision to do a reality show to accurately portray their lives, rather than turning it into a scripted sitcom. He felt that sitcom writers did not respect their story and were unable to capture the essence of their blended family. In fact, some scripts even misrepresented Mandie’s background, showing a lack of cultural sensitivity.
The family believes that their real-life experiences are more exciting and meaningful than anything a writer could create. They wanted to share their journey of overcoming challenges like divorce, coming out, loss, and new love, to inspire others to navigate their own family dynamics with love and acceptance.
Brady, who came out as pansexual in 2023, received immense support from his family. They believe in open communication and confronting feelings rather than avoiding them. This approach has helped them grow stronger as a family unit.
Despite facing challenges and past traumas, the family remains united and supportive of each other. They wanted to show viewers that families can rise above their difficulties and thrive. The show aims to be a beacon of hope for those struggling with acceptance and unity within their own families.
“Wayne Brady: The Family Remix” is set to premiere on Freeform on July 24 and will be available for streaming on Hulu the next day. The family hopes that their story will resonate with audiences and encourage others to embrace their uniqueness and find strength in their unity.