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Shar Jackson
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Jackson in December 2007
Born
Sharisse Jackson

(1976-08-31) August 31, 1976 (age 48)
Occupation Actress, singer
Years active 1993–present
Partner(s) Corey Jackson (1992–1995)
Kevin Federline (2000–2004)
Children 4

Sharisse Jackson (born August 31, 1976) is an American actress. She is famous for playing Niecy Jackson on the TV show Moesha from 1996 to 2001. In 2007, she won the MTV reality show Celebrity Rap Superstar.

Shar Jackson's Early Life

Shar Jackson was born in Boston, Massachusetts. Her mother has both African-American and Puerto Rican family roots.

Shar Jackson's Acting Career

From 1996 to 2001, Shar Jackson played Niecy Jackson on the TV show Moesha. Niecy was the best friend of the main character, Moesha, who was played by Brandy Norwood.

Shar Jackson has also appeared in other popular TV shows. These include The Parkers, The Bernie Mac Show, and My So-Called Life. In 1997, she was in the Nickelodeon movie Good Burger. She acted alongside Kel Mitchell and Kenan Thompson in this film.

Later, Shar Jackson was part of the ABC reality show The Ex-Wives Club. On this show, she helped people who were going through a separation or divorce. In 2009, she acted in the movie I Do... I Did!. She also had a role in the dance movie Steppin: The Movie that same year. In 2010, Jackson appeared on Celebrity Fit Club: Boot Camp on VH1.

Shar Jackson's Music Journey

Shar Jackson was once a part of a pop girl group called Mpulz. The group was together for a short time. Their only song, "The Journey," was featured on The Princess Diaries movie soundtrack. The group broke up in 2002, soon after the song was released.

Shar Jackson's Family Life

In 2004, Shar Jackson was engaged to Kevin Federline. They have a daughter and a son together. They separated before their son was born. This happened when Kevin Federline started a relationship with pop singer Britney Spears. Shar Jackson and Kevin Federline have remained friends. She has spoken positively about his parenting.

Shar Jackson also has two other children, a son and a daughter. These children are from a relationship with her high-school boyfriend. Shar Jackson is also a grandmother. Her oldest daughter, Cassalei, had a baby girl in 2015 with actor Christopher Massey.

Shar Jackson's Movies and TV Shows

Movies

Year Title Role Notes
1993 CB4 Tamika
1996 Grand Avenue Carlene Television film
1997 Good Burger Monique
2000 Love & Basketball Felicia
2009 Steppin: The Movie Uwamma Layne
2009 I Do...I Did Candy
2023 Good Burger 2 Herself Cameo

Television Shows

Year Title Role Notes
1993 Hangin' with Mr. Cooper Monica Episode: "Boyz in the Woodz"
1994 My So-Called Life Crystal Episodes: "Father Figures", "Guns and Gossip"
1996–2001 Moesha Niecy Jackson 122 episodes
1998 Sister, Sister Desiree Episode: "Young At Heart"
1999–2000 The Parkers Niecy Jackson Episodes: "Scary Kim", "Kimberlale"
2001 Girlfriends Niecy Jackson Episode: "Old Dog"
2006 The Bernie Mac Show Valerie Episode: "Spinning Wheels"
2007 The Ex-Wives Club Self
2008 Everybody Hates Chris Alyson Episode: "Everybody Hates Ex-Cons"
2010 Celebrity Fit Club Herself 5 episodes
2021 Shameless Constance Episode: "DNR"
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