Note: This story contains spoilers from “Abbott Elementary” Season 4, Episode 19.
Even though Ava’s life got turned upside down after being fired as principal on “Abbott Elementary,” the last thing you would find Ava (Janelle James) doing is wallowing. Instead, the episode after the shocking exit sees Ava working her side hustles, including motivational speaking to a packed room of fans — a quality James loves in her character.
“I love that Ava is like, ‘OK, next thing.’ She’s not wallowing, she’s not begging or even really thinking about.” James told TheWrap. “I love that she just keeps it moving and pretty much leaves it to Janine, whether or not things work out.