Oop! Things got a little awkward after Paige Hurd appeared on The Crew Has It podcast and addressed her relationship with former Power Book II: Ghost co-stars Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo.
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Paige Hurd Confronts ‘Power’ Co-stars Michael Rainey Jr. And Gianii Paolo
In a recent interview on The Crew Has It podcast, Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo sat down with their former co-star Paige Hurd for a candid conversation. While discussing what she has been up to lately, Hurd shared that she is currently busy planning her wedding. Gianni asked if he and Michael were invited to the big day.
Hurd took that moment to confront the pair, responding, “I didn’t know you two would want to come.” She went on to explain that Gianni had removed her from his Close Friends list and that she learned from a fan that Michael had unfollowed her on social media.
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She then asked both men, “When was the last time I spoke to you?”
Michael remained mostly quiet, while Gianni pulled out his phone to check their messages. Hurd also pointed out that the trio had plans to link up during Paris Fashion Week but never connected, despite being in the same building multiple times.
Social Media Users
Soon after the clip went viral, fans took to Instagram to share their thoughts.
One user, @93thug_life, wrote, “They both liked her and she thought they just wanted to be her friend. She was blindsided, that’s wild 😳🥺.”
Another user, @sashaleigh, commented, “I thought maybe he unfollowed her while he was with Hailee! It prolly was cause of her engagement now that I think about it 👀.”
User @4c.vay added, “Oh this intenseeeeeeee 😩😂.”
Meanwhile, @mattyplatty_ wrote, “Tbh, would y’all invite y’all coworkers to your wedding??? Acting is just another job.”
Another fan, @raysoflove_21, shared, “Based on only seeing this clip and feeling the energy, I’m not sure why sis even went to the interview.”
User @iamyanidadon added, “I feel like this conversation shoulda been had off camera 🥴.”
@royalaniek commented, “Men being men acting like they didn’t do anything wrong.”
While @micjones.13 wrote, “If she’s getting married, it’s really not that deep.”
And @driveciara added, “She don’t even realize that boy like her.”
Paige Hurd Prepares For Marriage To NBA Player Royce O’Neale
As the conversation continues online, Paige Hurd remains focused on her next chapter.
The actress is preparing to marry NBA player Royce O’Neale. The couple announced their engagement in People magazine in March 2025 after O’Neale proposed during a romantic dinner in Cabo in February.
According to People, the two met in early 2024 and made their relationship Instagram official in January 2025. The Phoenix Suns forward shared that he had admired Hurd for years, having grown up watching her in TV shows and movies.
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