Shar Jackson facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Shar Jackson
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Sharisse Jackson
August 31, 1976 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Partner(s) | Corey Jackson (1992–1995) Kevin Federline (2000–2004) |
| Children | 4 |
Sharisse Jackson, born on August 31, 1976, is an American actress. She is famous for playing Niecy Jackson on the TV show Moesha. This show was on UPN from 1996 to 2001. In 2007, she won the MTV reality show Celebrity Rap Superstar.
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About Shar Jackson's Early Life
Shar Jackson was born in Boston, Massachusetts. Her mother has a mixed background. She is part African-American and part Puerto Rican.
Shar Jackson's Acting Career
From 1996 to 2001, Shar Jackson played Niecy Jackson. Niecy was the best friend of the main character on the TV show Moesha. The show starred Brandy Norwood.
Shar Jackson also appeared on other TV shows. These include The Parkers, The Bernie Mac Show, and My So-Called Life. In 1997, she was in the movie Good Burger. She acted alongside Kel Mitchell and Kenan Thompson.
She was also on the ABC reality show The Ex-Wives Club. This show helped people who had recently separated or divorced. In 2009, Jackson was in the movie I Do... I Did!. She also had a part in the dance movie Steppin: The Movie. Later, in February 2010, Jackson appeared on Celebrity Fit Club: Boot Camp on VH1.
Shar Jackson's Music Career
Shar Jackson was once part of a pop girl group called Mpulz. The group was together for a short time. Their only song, "The Journey", was on The Princess Diaries movie soundtrack. The group broke up in 2002.
Shar Jackson's Personal 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 because Kevin Federline started a relationship with pop singer Britney Spears.
Shar Jackson and Kevin Federline have remained friendly. She has spoken positively about his parenting. She also has two other children, a son and a daughter. These children are with her high-school ex-boyfriend. Shar Jackson is also a grandmother. Her older daughter, Cassalei, had a baby girl in 2015 with actor Christopher Massey.
Shar Jackson's Filmography
Movies Shar Jackson Has Been In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1993 | CB4 | Tamika | |
| 1996 | Grand Avenue | Carlene | Television film |
| 1997 | Good Burger | Monique | |
| 2000 | Love & Basketball | Felicia | |
| 2002 | Roller Wheelz | ||
| 2003 | Family Reunion: The Movie | ||
| 2008 | Toxic | Daphne | |
| 2009 | Steppin: The Movie | Uwamma Layne | |
| I Do...I Did | Candy | ||
| The House That Jack Built | Alexa | ||
| 2011 | Blood Effects | Lisa | |
| 2012 | One Blood | Tina | |
| 2015 | Touched | Payne | |
| 2019 | Olden Times | Karen | Television film |
| Take a Stan | Detective Stroud | ||
| 2020 | Reboot Camp | Anita | |
| 2022 | A Polished Soul | Jocelyn King | Producer also |
| 2023 | Good Burger 2 | Herself | Cameo |
TV Shows Shar Jackson Has Been In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1993 | Roc | Rhonda | Episode: "Up in the Attic" |
| Tall Hopes | Charlayne | Episode: "Get the Jet" | |
| 1993 | Hangin' with Mr. Cooper | Monica | Episode: "Boyz in the Woodz" |
| 1994 | Getting By | Juanita-The Date | Episode: "In the Driver's Seat" |
| South Central | Shanelle | Recurring Cast | |
| On Our Own | Sara Louise | Episode: "A Family Affair" | |
| Me and the Boys | Cicely | Episode: "Christmas Story" | |
| My So-Called Life | Crystal | Episodes: "Father Figures", "Guns and Gossip" | |
| 1995 | Minor Adjustments | Tammy | Episode: "Pilot" |
| The Parent 'Hood | Lynette | Episode: Just Say Yes, No, or Maybe | |
| Hangin' with Mr. Cooper | Carol | Episode: "Halloween" | |
| 1996 | The Steve Harvey Show | Angel | Episode: "That's My Mama" |
| 1996–2001 | Moesha | Niecy Jackson | 122 episodes |
| 1998 | Smart Guy | Stacey | Episode: "Achy Breaky Heart" |
| Sister, Sister | Desiree | Episode: "Young At Heart" | |
| 1999 | Clueless | Niecy Jackson | Episode: "Prom Misses, Prom Misses" |
| 1999–2000 | The Parkers | Niecy Jackson | Episodes: "Scary Kim", "Kimberlale" |
| 2001 | Girlfriends | Niecy Jackson | Episode: "Old Dog" |
| 2002 | The Proud Family | Bethany | Episode: "Hip-Hop Helicopter" |
| 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 |
| Life After | Herself | 1 episode | |
| 2013 | Trent & Tilly | Z Mcnabb | Episode: "Z and the Big TV" |
| 2015 | Hollywood Divas | Herself | |
| 2016 | The Mother/Daughter Experiment: Celebrity Edition | Herself | |
| 2021 | Shameless | Constance | Episode: "DNR" |
| Kim and Niecy | Niecy Jackson Hamilton | 15 episodes filmed |
