Adrienne-Joi Johnson facts for kids
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Adrienne-Joi Johnson
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| Born | January 2, 1963 Orange, New Jersey, U.S.
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| Other names | A.J. Johnson |
| Alma mater | Spelman College |
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| Years active | 1987–present |
Adrienne-Joi Johnson (born January 2, 1963), also known as A.J. Johnson, is an American actress, dancer, and fitness expert. She has also worked as a life coach and model. A.J. Johnson started her acting career in 1987. She has appeared in many popular TV shows and movies, often in supporting roles. Some of her most famous films include House Party and Baby Boy.
Early Life and School
A.J. Johnson grew up in Fair Haven, New Jersey. She finished high school at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School in 1981. Later, she went to Spelman College in Atlanta and graduated with honors in 1985. She is also a member of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority, which is a group for college women.
Her Career in Acting
A.J. Johnson has appeared in many well-known television shows. These include A Different World, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and Touched by an Angel. She also had roles in TV movies like A Mother's Courage: the Mary Thomas Story (1989).
She has also acted in several movies shown in theaters and independent films. Some of her notable film roles include School Daze (1988), House Party (1990), and Sister Act (1992). She also appeared in The Inkwell (1994) and Baby Boy (2001).
Besides acting, A.J. Johnson has also been a host. For example, she hosted the show Flab to Fab in 2004, where she helped people with fitness. She has also appeared as herself, sharing her experiences and advice, on shows like Life After and Lindsay. In recent years, she has continued to act in TV movies such as Sins of the Father (2019) and Whatever It Takes (2023).
Awards and Recognitions
A.J. Johnson has received some awards and nominations for her acting work.
- In 1990, she won an NAACP Image Awards for her role in A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story. This award was for the best young cast in a movie.
- In 1991, she was nominated for an Independent Spirit Awards for Best Supporting Female for her role in the comedy-drama film House Party.
- In 2002, she was nominated for a Black Reel Awards for Best Supporting Actress in a movie for Baby Boy.
