Terri J. Vaughn, born on October 16, 1969, in San Francisco, California, is an accomplished American actress, director, and producer. She is best known for her role as high school secretary Lovita Alizay Jenkins-Robinson in the WB sitcom "The Steve Harvey Show" (1997-2002), for which she received three NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
Her early career included appearances in films such as "Friday" (1995) and "Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood" (1996). Her personal life is as fulfilling as her professional one.
She was previously married to Derrick Carolina, with whom she has a son, Daylen Ali Carolina. Currently, she is married to former football player Karon Riley, and the couple has two children, Kal'El Joseph Riley and Lola Riley.
She grew up in San Francisco and later established the "Take Wings Foundation" to motivate, uplift, and inspire adolescents aged 13 to 18 growing up in public housing and foster care in the San Francisco Bay Area.
In her career, she has taken on various roles in television and film. After "The Steve Harvey Show," she joined the cast of the Showtime drama series "Soul Food" as Eva Holly and later had regular roles in the UPN/The CW sitcom "All of Us" (2003-2005) and the TBS sitcom "Meet the Browns" (2009-2011).
Full Name | Terri J. Vaughn |
Other Name | Terri Juanita Vaughn |
Gender | Female |
Profession | Actress |
Date of Birth | 16-October-1969 (55 years) |
Birth Location | San Francisco, California, U.S. |
She also appeared in Tyler Perry's comedy-drama film "Daddy's Little Girls" (2007) and had a recurring role in the Oprah Winfrey Network drama series "Greenleaf" (2016). Her directing career began in 2016 with the comedy film "#DigitalLivesMatter," and she continues to produce films through her production company, Nina Holiday Entertainment, which she co-founded with her business partner, Cas Sigers.
Some of the films produced by her company include "Sugar Mommas," "A Cross to Bear," and "Girlfriends' Getaway." Throughout her career, Terri J. Vaughn has been recognized for her contributions to the entertainment industry with several awards and nominations.
Her dedication to her craft and her commitment to giving back to her community through her foundation have made her a respected figure in Hollywood.
Terri J. Vaughn is 55 years old
Terri J. Vaughn was born on 16-October-1969
Terri J. Vaughn was born in San Francisco, California, U.S.
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