Alfre Woodard, who plays Lafayette’s mama on True Blood, will now become the family matriarch, on Private Practice.
The veteran actor who is also set to play Ouiser in Lifetime’s remake of Steel Magnolias will guest star on the ABC drama as Bennett’s (Diggs) mom. Her episode will air in November.
Private Practice returns on Sept. 25.
source: insidetv.ew.com