Poster for the TV series "Beyond The Gates" showing four well-dressed African American characters in front of a gated mansion. The woman in the center is seated in a leather armchair, wearing a red dress with a matching shawl, and gold jewelry. The other three characters are standing, two women and one man, all in glamorous outfits.

The cast of CBS's hit soap opera Beyond The Gates was at Essence Fest to talk about everything Gates, including how soap opera veterans Tamera Tunie and Kara Moseley feel about reconnecting with fans, while producer Sheila Ducksworth revealed why the soap is so successful.

Four women sitting on stage in conversation during an event. The backdrop features the word 'ESSENCE' repeated multiple times. The women are dressed in colorful outfits, holding microphones, and smiling.