Janelle James Reveals Who Her ‘Abbott Elementary’ Character Is Based On

Much like her “Abbott Elementary” character, comedian Janelle James is more than happy to spill the tea. Regardless of the mess. James, who portrays the fan-favorite role of Principal Ava Coleman on the ABC hit, told Jimmy Kimmel in an interview Tuesday that if Ava seems to have a big personality, it makes sense, because she’s not modeled after just one person’s temperament. Advertisement “She’s a combination of a lot of people. Most, my aunt, who talks too much at the wrong time and says whatever she wants,” James said. She added that Ava is also based on “a previous… Read Full Article