She’s best known for her standout role as Leah in Tyler Perry’s popular comedy series Assisted Living, where her performance truly made a mark. Over the years, she has built an impressive resume, racking up over 30 acting credits across film and television—talk about dedication and talent. You might also recognize her from the Amazon Prime series Not For Nothin’, or perhaps from Lifetime’s gripping thriller Sinister Surrogate. Yeah, she’s been around the block when it comes to diverse roles.

But before all the spotlight and red carpets, she was deeply rooted in the world of theatre. Trained in stage acting from a young age, she actually made her debut in a play at just 11 years old—impressive, right? At the same time, she was also dancing ballet, showing early on that creativity ran deep. Her journey took an academic turn when her passion for helping kids learn led her to earn a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, with a minor in English language arts. Teaching seemed like a natural path, but fate had other plans.

After graduation, the pull of the stage and screen became too strong to ignore. She returned to acting with renewed fire, and the rest is history. Oh, and fun fact: her husband, Jamald Gardner, is not only an actor but also a writer. The two are quite the power couple, often sharing sweet moments on her Instagram page. Together, they’re raising a son, balancing family life with their creative careers. All in all, her story is one of passion, purpose, and perseverance—and she’s still just getting started.