Thu Jan 30 10:00:00 IST 2025: ## Damon Wayans Jr. Still Striving for Complete Hollywood Success Despite Family Legacy

**LOS ANGELES** – Despite coming from a renowned comedic family – the Wayans dynasty – Damon Wayans Jr. says he feels he hasn’t yet reached the pinnacle of his Hollywood career. In an interview with People magazine, Wayans Jr., who stars alongside his father Damon Wayans in the new CBS sitcom *Poppa’s House*, reflected on his family’s influence and his own journey.

While acknowledging his early appearances on his father’s show *My Wife and Kids* (appearances he initially resisted), and subsequent success with shows like *Happy Endings* and *New Girl*, Wayans Jr. expressed a desire for greater creative control. He stated that true success, for him, means working entirely on his own terms, a level of independence achieved by his father and uncles.

Damon Wayans Sr. expressed pride in his son’s achievements, noting Wayans Jr.’s positive reception on his own projects. *Poppa’s House*, which received a full series order from CBS in November, airs Monday nights at 8:30 PM ET/PT. Wayans Jr. continues to work towards establishing himself as a leading figure in the industry, aiming for the same level of creative autonomy his family members have achieved.

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