See Who Joined 'This Is Us' as Susan Kelechi Watson's Character's Mom

Phylicia Rashad has been cast in the role of Beth’s mom on This Is Us!

Beth is, of course, played by Susan Kelechi Watson on the hit NBC show.

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The character, Carol, will appear in the second half of the season while focusing on Beth’s backstory, EW reports.

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This Is Us returns from hiatus on Tuesday (January 15) at 9 p.m. ET on NBC. Be sure to tune in!