Quick Facts
Born:
1964-04-17
Birthplace:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Credits:
55 Total Roles
Lela Rochon
Acting
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Biography
Lela Rochon (born Lela Rochon Staples; April 17, 1964) is an American actress who is best known for her role as Robin Stokes in the movie Waiting to Exhale.
In 1996, Lela was chosen by People (USA) magazine as one of the "50 most beautiful people in the world".
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In 1996, Lela was chosen by People (USA) magazine as one of the "50 most beautiful people in the world".
Description above from the Wikipedia article Lela Rochon, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Cindy
Any Given Sunday
Vanessa Struthers
First Daughter
Liz Pappas
Brooklyn's Finest
Investigator #1 (as Lela Rochon Fuqua)
Tales from the Crypt
Mercedes
Boomerang
Christie
The Cosby Show
Veronica
The Big Hit
Chantel
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Dating App Killer: The Monica White Story MOVIE | Monica White |
| 2026 | Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted 2 Love MOVIE | Deena |
| 2025 | The Family Business: New Orleans TV | Big Shirley Duncan |
| 2024 | Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted by Love MOVIE | Deena |
| 2022 | The Jennifer Hudson Show TV | Self |
| 2019 | David Makes Man TV | Alma |
| 2018 | Alone Together TV | Rose |
| 2017 | Training Day TV | Mrs. Craig |
| 2016 | Insecure TV | Jackie |
| 2015 | Reversion MOVIE | Maya |