She was an accomplished dancer before turning to acting.

Has a dog named Rusty

Played a teen in the TV movie "Daddy's Girl" when she was 30.

Appeared as the wife of Anthony Anderson's character in Hustle and Flow (2005) and "K-Ville" (2007).

Was once engaged to film director F. Gary Gray.

Born in Memphis where Oscar-winning film (best song) Hustle and Flow was shot and in which she also starred.

Produces a R & B female group called "Assorted Flavors"

Voted Homecoming Queen in high school.

Attended the summer program at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts - West.

Graduated from Overton High School of Memphis, Tennessee (Class of '84)

Attended Overton High School, which is a Creative and Performing Arts school.

She attended The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Appeared as the wife of Anthony Anderson`s character in Hustle and Flow (2005) and "K-Ville" (2007).

Was once engaged to film director F. Gary Gray.

Born in Memphis where Oscar-winning film (best song) Hustle and Flow was shot and in which she also starred.

Attended the summer program at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts - West.

She was an accomplished dancer before turning to acting.

Voted Homecoming Queen in high school.