Hayley Marie Norman facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hayley Marie Norman
Norman in 2021
Education	American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Occupation	Actress, writer, producer, model
Years active	2006–present

Hayley Marie Norman is an American actress, writer, and producer. You might know her from TV shows like Kenan and A.P. Bio. She has also appeared in movies such as Hancock, Top Five, and Norbit.

Besides acting, Hayley creates her own funny online videos. She produced and starred in a digital series called Hello Cupid. This series was so good that it was shown at the Tribeca Film Festival and was later picked up by the TV network BET.

Early Life and Education

Hayley's career started when she was very young. At just seven years old, she was noticed by the famous model Cindy Crawford in a restaurant. Soon after, she signed with a modeling agency. One of her first jobs was modeling for Mattel in ads for the African-American Barbie doll.

To follow her dream of acting, Hayley studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles. She also trained in comedy and writing at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, a well-known comedy school.

Acting Career

Getting Started

In 2006, Hayley became a familiar face on the popular game show Deal or No Deal as Case Model #25. She was on the show for three seasons. During this time, she also acted in movies like Norbit and Hancock.

In 2008, she had a recurring role in the TV series Crash. The next year, she appeared in the comedy movie Fired Up!. Famous movie critic Roger Ebert said her performance was very interesting.

Growing Success

In the 2010s, Hayley continued to appear in popular TV shows like CSI: Miami. In 2014, she was in two movies, Top Five and Beyond the Lights, that were shown at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Her web series, Hello Cupid, became a big hit in 2015. The series, which used a lot of her comedy skills, was featured in magazines like Vulture and Teen Vogue.

Recent Work

From 2018, Hayley has been very busy. She had roles in TV shows like Alone Together and Living Biblically. She also joined the cast of the NBC show Access Live as a special guest host.

In 2021, she joined the cast of two popular sitcoms. She played Shayla in A.P. Bio and Janay Brooks in Kenan, acting alongside Kenan Thompson.

In 2023, she started a comedy podcast called Datemare With Hayley Marie Norman, where she talks about her life in a funny way.

Activism

Hayley Marie Norman uses her voice to talk about important issues. She has traveled across the United States with the Black History Mobile Museum. There, she speaks about fairness and equality in Hollywood.

She also supports organizations that promote veganism (not eating animal products) and cruelty-free living, which means using products that are not tested on animals.

Notable Roles

Here are some of Hayley's well-known roles in movies and television.

Film

• Norbit (2007)
• Hancock (2008)
• Fired Up! (2009)
• Top Five (2014)
• Tone-Deaf (2019)

Television

• Crash (2008)
• CSI: Miami (2011)
• Adam Ruins Everything (2015)
• iZombie (2016)
• Alone Together (2018)
• A.P. Bio (2021)
• Kenan (2021)
• The Upshaws (2021)