WATCH THE VIDEO HERE Cree Summer, 55, Reflects on Her Love Life: “I Was Too Smart to Be Choosing These Men!” Cree Summer — voiceover legend, activist, and the forever iconic Freddie Brooks from A Different World — is getting real about love, regret, and why she always seemed to pick the wrong guys. Now 55, Cree recently opened up in a candid conversation about her romantic past, and sis did not hold back. Reflecting on years of heartbreak and missteps, the beloved actress admitted that, despite being deeply intuitive and intelligent, she somehow ended up with men who didn’t exactly match her energy. “I was too smart to be choosing these men,” Cree confessed. “But the truth is… I didn’t really choose. I just waited for whoever showed up.” And whew — haven’t we all been there? Cree explained that throughout much of her life, she never actively pursued men. Instead, she let the ones who approached her set the tone. “I wasn’t going out there saying, ‘This is the kind of man I want.’ I was just reacting to whoever came into my orbit,” she said. The result? A dating history filled with situationships and partners who didn’t see her full worth. “I look back now and think, girl… why were you entertaining these clowns?” she joked. “But it’s more than just bad luck. I think I didn’t believe I deserved better at the time.” Fans, especially women navigating their own romantic roller coasters, found her honesty refreshing — and relatable. On social media, Cree’s comments sparked a wave of conversation about how many women end up in passive relationship patterns, waiting for love instead of choosing it with intention. “Cree Summer just said what a lot of us are afraid to admit,” one fan posted. “It’s not always that we picked the wrong men — sometimes we didn’t pick at all. We just accepted what showed up.” Another wrote, “Her saying she was too smart for the men she ended up with? That hit deep. Because intelligence doesn’t always mean emotional readiness.” Cree, who’s been a voice behind dozens of beloved animated characters (yes, Susie Carmichael in Rugrats, thank you very much), has always stood out as a unique, creative spirit. And now, she’s using her voice to reflect, heal, and empower. Though she didn’t name names or spill any messy tea (sorry, y’all — no shady ex callouts here), her words were a gentle reminder that even the most confident and accomplished women can struggle when it comes to matters of the heart. But the good news? Cree is in a different space now — wiser, more self-aware, and definitely not settling. So here’s to choosing on purpose and not just out of habit. And to Cree, for being the cool, soulful auntie we all need in our group chat. 
Different World’s Cree Summer, 55: Why I NEVER Had A Man!
