The Queen Latifah Show was cancelled last month after two seasons leaving many of the staff in employment limbo leading into the holiday season. But thanks to the kindness of the Queen her former employees need not cancel Christmas. According to reports, Latifah is still paying her laid-off production staff throughout the holiday despite the fact that taping has officially ended. Latifah praised her staff in an open letter shortly after the cancellation posting, "Your dedication and sacrifice was crucial to the entire team, and in the face of intense challenges, you displayed 'True Grit'!" Latifah wrote on her Facebook page. "Thank you for your strong work ethic and great effort in getting The Queen Latifah Show off the ground and running.”

Original episodes will continue to air though March.

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[via Essence]

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