Nicolette Robinson facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nicolette Robinson
Robinson at the 74th Tony Awards in 2021
Born	(1988-04-18) April 18, 1988 (age 37) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Education	University of California, Los Angeles
Occupation	Actress, singer
Years active	1996–present
Spouse(s)	Leslie Odom Jr. ​ (m. 2012)​
Children	2

Nicolette Kloe Robinson (born April 18, 1988) is an American actress and singer. She is known for her roles on stage and television. You might know her as Jane from the TV show The Affair. She also played Jenna in the musical Waitress on Broadway, which was her first big role there.

Growing Up and School

Nicolette Robinson was born in Los Angeles, California, on April 18, 1988. Her mother is Jewish, and her father is African-American. She often jokes that her family "looks like the U.N." because they have different backgrounds. Nicolette went to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She studied musical theater there. While at UCLA, she performed in many plays. She was also part of an a cappella singing group called Awaken A Cappella. Nicolette received special awards for her talent. She got the Gant Gaither Theater Award from the Princess Grace Foundation-USA. She also received a scholarship from the Jackie Robinson Foundation.

Her Family Life

In 2012, Nicolette married actor Leslie Odom Jr.. They met in 2008 while trying out for a musical called Once on This Island in Los Angeles. Leslie Odom Jr. later became very famous for playing Aaron Burr in the musical Hamilton. When they met, Leslie was helping direct Once on This Island. Nicolette was joining the show to replace another actress. Leslie's job was to help her get used to the role easily. They started dating after the show finished its run. Nicolette and Leslie have two children. Their daughter, Lucille Ruby, was born on April 23, 2017. Their son, Able Phineas, was born on March 25, 2021.

Stage Performances

Nicolette Robinson has performed in several musicals on stage. Her role in Waitress was her first time performing on Broadway.

Television Roles

Nicolette has appeared in many television shows. She had a recurring role as Jane in The Affair. She also played Sade in the limited series Love in the Time of Corona.

Film Appearances

Nicolette has also acted in a few movies.