Punky Brewster reboot reunites Punky and Cherie Johnson

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Johnson is joining the Peacock sequel series pilot to reprise her character, also named Cherie Johnson, who was Punky's best friend on the 1980s NBC sitcom. On the Punky Brewster reboot, Soleil Moon Frye's Punky is a single mother of three trying to get her life back on track when she meets a young girl who reminds her of herself. According to Deadline, "Johnson will once again play Cherie, best friend of Punky since they were kids. In fact, they’re more like sisters. To Punky’s kids, she’s Aunt Cherie. Her life-long friendship with Punky inspired her to become a social worker, helping orphaned kids." Johnson, now 43, continued acting after Punky Brewster, including a recurring role on Family Matters.