Tonight (Oct. 8) Tv One will debut its newest reality show, "Hollywood Divas." After a successful run of showcasing the private lives of some of R&B's greatest talents, the network decided to add a new variety to their programming by showcasing the real lives of a few actresses that Hollywood has watched for a long time.

Elise Neal, Golden Brooks, Lisa Wu, Paula Jai Parker and Countess Vaughn have set out to work on a new project. Paula Jai leads the group and brought all of the women together to execute her new idea. Under the direction of Carlos King and "Real Housewife of Atlanta" newlywed Todd Tucker, the ladies embark on a new journey, some of them working together for the first time, to create a project that only seasoned actresses could make.

Before the show premieres, Enstars talked to the fabulous "Hustle & Flow" actress Elise Neal about the show, her career and much more.

GP: Your fans know you for your work in a number of great television and film projects. Why did you decide to do reality TV now?

EN: A lot of people think they know any person who is an entertainer... by what they portray on the screen and that's so not true. I've been in this business a long time. I'm definitely aware that nobody knows who I am or what I'm about-Who Elise really is. So, I decided to be a part of this show because I thought, it is time to let people know a little bit about me... But, I didn't know how private I was as an individual until I was kind of forced to be with a new group of people who I don't know that well. It was a learning experience for me.

GP: Your cast mates, Countess Vaughn and Golden Brooks, have been in the industry a while so I'm sure you've crossed paths with...

EN: No! That's the thing that people think, especially in black Hollywood, "Oh! They must all know each other." Nope... The only person that I knew really well but hadn't connected with in a moment was Paula Parker.

GP: Wow, so it's really not as small as we think. The shows that you and your cast starred on-Golden on "Girlfriends", Countess on "The Parkers" and you on "All of Us"-seemed to air around the same time, so I, and probably others, thought that you all knew each other.

EN: That's so not the case. You made a good analogy because if I'm doing "All of Us" and Golden Brooks is somewhere in another studio filming "Girlfriends," we don't see each other because she's working and I'm working. And this one is working over here... We might run into each other on a red carpet, but it's just not like that.

GP: Was there one cast member you got really close with during the filming process?

EN: The whole premise of the show is to bring together five women who Paula thought would be good to execute a project. Most of the time, we were dealing with that and through that we started to learn each other but I do like Golden Brooks, a lot.

GP: She seems, from what we've seen in public, relatable. Does this show have less or more drama-Especially since we are going to watch five actresses?

EN: The format is different. It wasn't just about, "Oh, ok, let's have tea!" It's not like that... Of course there is drama when you put five people together to try and do something. Everyone has different personalities so, of course. But, it's maintainable in my opinion.

GP: Was Todd Tucker actually on the set?

EN: Yes, he did executive produce my show! Carlos King and Todd Tucker, the two of them are the producers on the show. Yes, he was on set.

GP: So, let's move on to your career. We see leading women like Kerry Washington, Viola Davis, Taraji P. Henson and more getting roles in primetime Hollywood slots. Do you think the landscape is changing for black women in film?

EN: First thing, I am so over the moon for Taraji and Idris being number one at the box office. I went with my friend to support. The reason why this was even more important to support this particular "No Good Deeds" movie is that it wasn't a comedy. In terms of box office dollars, they looks at African Americans and think if it's funny then it will sell. They don't look at us like talented individuals that can hold any genre and sell tickets. I do know Taraji and her publicist and they were very nervous! I'm so happy for them.

Now, I love seeing Viola Davis-who's amazing- get her shine. I have to shout out Shonda Rhimes, who's come in and been a force for black women in entertainment, in general. But, we are talking about ABC and that one lineup... So, it's baby steps but there are about 500 other television networks. We are making baby steps, I feel like that's what it is.

I'm not one to get on the soapbox and say, "We're finally there! There are hundreds of people of color in the lead role!" It's not that, but I will big up Shonda because she's definitely making strides with her production company and the roles she's been able to create. As a person who was on "Scandal" and loved it, I just think that I would love to see other networks [utilize] the writing that the African American audience would love to see. I love the fact that there's a "Being Mary Jane." I want to see other networks jump on! We need more.

GP: I agree! What was your favorite role? Do you even have one?

EN: I've done so many projects that I always have fun on. But, I always wanted us to do a "Money Talks" sequel. I still want us to do a "Money Talks" sequel. I think it would be hilarious to explore what happened after, now that they have their money... We all still love Charlie Sheen! I think that would be good!

GP: I hope somebody sees this and makes it happen!

EN: Yes, and I love being a part of the "Scream" franchise family. So, I don't know, because I did get stabbed how we would bring it back. But, I've done some amazing work... I'm happy that it's all over the map with the different genres.

GP: What's your dream role? You've played so many, what haven't you done that you would love to do?

EN: I'm glad that you asked that. I've done so much but with this new horror-trilogy that I'm in, "Pillow Talk 187" coming to TVOne on Oct. 18, I was able to explore something. I love playing "the bad girl" because I don't get that a lot. Playing her allowed me to be sexy and fun and definitely crazy, bat crazy and mean. I love parts like that... As a person who is a trained actress, it's nice to be able to play something that allows me to pull out the training and do all of those things. I think people are going to b completely shocked by my performance, like, "Oh my God."

Keep up with Elise on Instagram @TheRealNealE!

Be sure to tune in to the premiere of "Hollywood Divas" on Oct. 8 at 10/9c.

Watch the first five minutes, below:

Read part two of the interview, here.