Sheila Ducksworth, executive producer of Beyond the Gates, shared behind-the-scenes photos on social media of a crossover event along with a message of gratitude for the collaboration that helped bring one of the shows recent storylines to life.
Ducksworth posted photos from the filming of the recent crossover episode with CBS Mornings along with the caption: “STATING THE OBVIOUS…The @cbsmornings Team is ALL THAT‼️ Their brilliance and expertise is matched only by their kindness and generosity. Thank You CBS Mornings for not only making this a day to remember, but for enabling us to platform this storyline on a level that amplifies the magnitude of its importance. This one is for the books 🙌🏽”
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The storyline Ducksworth referenced centers on matriarch Anita Dupree’s (Tamra Tunie) breast cancer diagnosis, which began airing in later 2025.
Although the cancer was believed to have been caught early, Anita faced an intensive treatment process that included chemotherapy and the implantation of a treatment port.
After sharing the news with her family, her daughters Nicole Richardson Dupree (Daphnée Duplaix) and Dani Richardson Dupree (Karla Mosley), underwent testing for BRCA gene mutations, which can increase the risk of developing breast cancer.
Nicole tested negative for the mutation, while Dani tested positive, prompting further discussions about genetic risk within the family.
Dani’s daughters Naomi (Arielle Prepetit) and Chelsea (RhonniRose Mantilla) were also tested. Chelsea tested negative, while Naomi initially claimed she was negative, before the audience learned she had actually tested positive.
Anita has also experienced difficult side effects from the chemotherapy, including dehydration and hair loss. In recent episodes, Anita fainted at the country club in front of Leslie Thomas (Trisha Mann Grant), an incident that contributes to her decision to share her story publicly in an interview with Gayle King on CBS Mornings.
On Monday, February 23, 2026 episode, Anita went to New York to the set of CBS Mornings and shared her story with Gayle King. Explaining that she hopes that by coming forward with her story, that it will help someone in the audience will prioritize their own health and potentially save their life.
Beyond the Gates airs weekdays on CBS with episodes streaming on Paramount Plus. Viewers can catch up on all of the drama of Season 1 of Beyond the Gates on Paramount Plus or on Pluto TV’s dedicated 24/7 Beyond the Gates FAST channel.
