Why is Shirley not in season 6?

In September 2014, it was announced that Yvette Nicole Brown, who plays Shirley, would not return for season six due to a family emergency; however, Brown returned in guest appearances in “Ladders” and “Emotional Consequences of Broadcast Television”.

How did Yvette Nicole Brown lose weight?

I lost weight because I was diagnosed w/diabetes. I was literally SICK and changing everything so I could LIVE and people were like: What’s your diet tips, skinny? I don’t know, don’t eat yourself to diabetes so you have to watch everything you eat? That’s a start.

Who is the father of Shirleys baby?

Ben Bennett is Shirley and Andre’s youngest child. He was conceived not long after his parents reunited from a year long separation. His parentage was in question during her pregnancy since Shirley had unknowingly slept with Ben Chang around the same time.

Why did Grace leave in season 6?

Due to Debra Messing’s pregnancy – which is visible in multiple episodes late in the season – Grace did not appear in five episodes; “Heart Like a Wheelchair” (episode 6), “I Never Cheered for My Father” (episode 21), “Speechless” (episode 22) and “I Do.