Countess Vaughn, born Countess Danielle Vaughn on August 8, 1978, in Idabel, Oklahoma, is an American actress, singer, and television personality. She began her performing career at the tender age of three, singing at church, and by the age of nine, she had already won the Star Search junior vocalist champion title by performing "I'll Be There."

Her early success paved the way for her television career, starting with a role on the NBC sitcom "227" as Alexandria DeWitt. Her breakthrough role came in 1996 when she was cast as Kim Parker on the UPN sitcom "Moesha," a role that earned her an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 1998.

In 1999, she starred in the spin-off series "The Parkers," where she also sang the theme song. Her career continued with guest appearances on shows like "Cuts" and "Let's Stay Together," and she even ventured into reality television with appearances on "Celebrity Fit Club" and "Hollywood Divas."

Her personal life has seen its share of ups and downs, including marriages to Joseph James and David Whitten, with whom she has two children.

Her net worth is estimated to be around $900,000, a testament to her enduring career in entertainment.