What is Sheryl Lee Ralph doing now? Net Worth, Children



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Sheryl Lee Ralph (born December 30, 1956) is an American actress, singer, and activist. She made her film debut in the 1976 musical drama Sparkle, and went on to appear in such films as The Wiz (1978), Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993), and Dreamgirls (2006). On television, Ralph starred as Deena Jones in the NBC musical drama series Dream Street (1989–1990), and as Moesha Mitchell in the UPN sitcom Moesha (1996–2001). She has also had recurring roles on such shows as It’s a Living (1985–1989), Instant Star (2004–2006), and Ray Donovan (2013–2014).

Ralph was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, the daughter of Ivy, a fashion designer, and Stanley Ralph, a businessman. She has two older sisters, Donna and Diane. Ralph was raised in New York City, and attended the High School of Performing Arts. She later studied drama at the Yale School of Drama.

Ralph’s film debut came in the 1976 musical drama Sparkle. She subsequently appeared in such films as The Wiz (1978), Greased Lightning (1977), and Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993). She also had a leading role in the short-lived ABC sitcom Baby, I’m Back (1978).

In 1989, Ralph began starring as Deena Jones in the NBC musical drama series Dream Street. The series was short-lived, airing for only one season. However, Ralph’s performance earned her a nomination for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series.

From 1996 to 2001, Ralph starred as Moesha Mitchell in the UPN sitcom Moesha. The show was a ratings success, lasting for six seasons. During her time on the show, Ralph earned two NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series.

In 2006, Ralph appeared in the film Dreamgirls, portraying Effie White. The film was a critical and commercial success, and earned Ralph a Satellite Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

Ralph has also had recurring roles on such television shows as It’s a Living (1985–1989), Instant Star (2004–2006), and Ray Donovan (2013–2014).

In addition to her acting career, Ralph is also a singer and activist. In 1992, she released her debut album, In the Evening. The album peaked at number fifty-seven on the Billboard 200 chart. In 2010, she released her second album, Iconic: Message 4 America.

Ralph is an active philanthropist, and has been involved with such organizations as UNICEF, amfAR, and The Actors Fund. In 2016, she was awarded the Humanitarian Award by the American Black Film Festival.

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Ralph has been married twice. Her first marriage was to Brian Gibson from 1983 to 1992; the couple had one child together. Her second marriage is to Vincent Hughes; the couple wed in 1999 and have two children together.

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia