Jasmine Cooper, star of Bravo’s “Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard”, shares on Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea” podcast how she and her best friend, Mariah Torres, navigated an extended period of homelessness in New York City by creating a TV pilot called “Rock Bottom.” The show, co-written by the screenwriting duo, is currently being pitched and Jasmine hopes it will inspire others who are struggling to recover from their own rock bottoms. The couple organized a two-week summer getaway for 12 friends in Martha’s Vineyard, and the show aims to shed light on the rich history of the island as a travel destination for black Americans.
Jasmine Cooper, star of Bravo’s new reality series “Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard,” discussed on Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea” podcast how she overcame a period of homelessness in New York City with her friend and co-writer, Mariah Torres, by turning their experiences into a TV pilot called “Rock Bottom.”
Bravo’s new reality series “Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard” features Jasmine Cooper as the centerpiece, and in a recent interview on Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea” podcast, she revealed how she bounced back from a difficult time of living homeless in New York City. Jasmine and her best friend, Mariah Torres, navigated an extended period as vagabonds together, ultimately turning their experience into a TV pilot called “Rock Bottom,” which they are currently pitching. The comedy show tells the story of their summer out of a car in New York City, which Jasmine hopes can inspire others who are struggling to recover from their own rock bottoms.
Jasmine and Silas Cooper, another star of “Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard,” recently tied the knot, and the new show follows their two-week getaway to Massachusetts’ posh coastal community, organizing a reunion with 12 friends from across the country. The couple is looking forward to shedding a light on the rich history behind Martha’s Vineyard as a travel destination for black Americans.
“Martha’s Vineyard has always been a hallmark place for a lot of black folks,” says Silas, who is a first-generation Liberian American. “Our story is only a chapter in the many chapters that create the black experience in Martha’s Vineyard.” As an Army Reserve officer, Silas has a unique perspective on the island’s history, which he hopes can be introduced to viewers through their lens.
As a screenwriter, Jasmine is a creative at heart and loves telling stories. Her optimism and belief that life can get better no matter how far down one has come is something she hopes to share more of in the future. The Coopers are excited about their new show, which premieres on Bravo at 9 p.m. ET on Sundays, and hope to inspire others through their journey of turning a difficult time into something positive.