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Terri J. Vaughn
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Terri Juanita Vaughn
October 16, 1969 San Francisco, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1993–present |
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| Children | 3 |
Terri Juanita Vaughn (born October 16, 1969) is an American actress, director, and producer. She is famous for playing Lovita Alizay Jenkins-Robinson, a high school secretary, in the TV show The Steve Harvey Show. This show was on The WB network from 1997 to 2002. For her amazing work, she won three NAACP Image Awards. Later, Terri Vaughn also starred in other popular TV shows. These include All of Us (from 2003 to 2005) and Meet the Browns (from 2009 to 2011).
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Terri Vaughn's Acting Career
Terri Vaughn started her acting journey in the early 1990s. She appeared in movies like Friday and Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood. She also acted in action-comedy films such as Black Scorpion (1995) and its sequel, Black Scorpion II: Aftershock (1997).
Becoming Lovita on The Steve Harvey Show
In 1997, Terri Vaughn joined the cast of The Steve Harvey Show. She played the funny character Lovita Alizay Jenkins-Robinson. This role made her very well-known. Her performance earned her three NAACP Image Awards. These awards celebrate outstanding achievements by people of color in film and television. The show finished in 2002.
Other TV Shows and Movies
After The Steve Harvey Show, Terri Vaughn continued to act. In 2002, she joined the drama series Soul Food. She played Eva Holly and received another NAACP Image Award nomination.
From 2003 to 2005, Vaughn was a regular on the TV show All of Us. In 2007, she had a supporting role in the movie Daddy's Little Girls. She also became a regular on another show by Tyler Perry, called Meet the Browns (2009-2011).
Directing and Producing Films
Terri Vaughn is not just an actress. She also owns a production company called Nina Holiday Entertainment. She runs it with her business partner, Cas Sigers. They have produced movies like Sugar Mommas and Girlfriends' Getaway. In 2016, Terri Vaughn directed her first comedy film, #DigitalLivesMatter.
She has continued to appear in popular TV series. In 2016, she had a recurring role in the Oprah Winfrey Network drama Greenleaf. In 2020, she played Robin in the South African TV series Kings Of Jo'Burg, which is available on Netflix.
Terri Vaughn's Personal Life
Terri Vaughn grew up in San Francisco, California. She was married to Derrick Carolina and they have a son named Daylen Ali, born in 2001. She is now married to Karon Riley, who used to be a football player. They have a son and a daughter together.
Filmography
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1993 | Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit | Student | |
| 1995 | Friday | China | |
| Black Scorpion | Tender Lovin' | ||
| Excessive Force II: Force on Force | Grace | ||
| 1996 | Don't Be a Menace | Keisha | |
| Carnosaur 3: Primal Species | B.T. Coolidge | ||
| 1997 | Black Scorpion II: Aftershock | Tender Lovin' | |
| 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag | Flight Attendant | ||
| 2000 | The Smoker | - | Short |
| 2003 | Detonator | Sharona Brown | |
| 2005 | Fair Game | Wanda | |
| Exposure | Woman #1 | Short | |
| 2006 | Stick It | Susie Mack | |
| 2007 | Dirty Laundry | Jackie | |
| Daddy's Little Girls | Brenda | ||
| Redrum | Amber | ||
| Angels Can't Help But Laugh | Herself | ||
| Three Can Play That Game | Linda | ||
| 2010 | Baby Mama's Club | Mrs. Lagos | |
| Love Me or Leave Me | Sheila Edwards | TV movie | |
| This Time | Janet | Short | |
| 2012 | Sugar Mommas | Sheila | TV movie |
| The Marriage Chronicles | Kamel Jackson | ||
| Probable Cause | Tamika | ||
| Life, Love, Soul | Tiffany | ||
| 2013 | Who Did I Marry? | Jennifer | |
| Between Sisters | Benita | TV movie | |
| In the Meantime | Nina | TV movie | |
| Not 4 Sale | Juanita Poitier | Short | |
| 2014 | Where's the Love? | Kai | TV movie |
| Hamlet & Hutch | Kendall | Video | |
| Girlfriends' Getaway | Sophie | TV movie | |
| Breeze | Brenda | ||
| 2015 | 72 Hours | Kia | |
| Touched | Laura | ||
| Girlfriends' Getaway 2 | Sophie | TV movie | |
| Soul Ties | Ruth | ||
| 2016 | Beat Street | Mayor Cummings | Video |
| 2017 | Love by Chance | Herself | |
| 2018 | Melinda | Stacia LeBeau | |
| One Crazy Christmas | Felecia | ||
| 2019 | Cultural Clash | Mrs. Jefferson | |
| His, Hers & the Truth | Craigs Mom | ||
| 2020 | Heaven On Seven | Sister Lisa | |
| The Millennial | Mrs. Sterling | ||
| A Christmas Surprise | Aisha | TV movie | |
| 2022 | The Millennial | Mrs. Sterling | |
| 2023 | Here Comes the Sun | Ruth |
Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1993 | Living Single | Woman #1 | Episode: "Great Expectations" |
| The Sinbad Show | Woman #1 | Episode: "Strictly Business" | |
| 1994 | Married... with Children | Connie | Episode: "Business Sucks: Part 1" |
| Family Matters | Girl #1 at Party | Episode: "Beta Chi Guy" | |
| 1995 | Sherman Oaks | Denise Cook | Episode: "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" |
| Family Matters | Eddie's Date | Episode: "They Shoot Urkels, Don't They?" | |
| 1997–2002 | The Steve Harvey Show | Lovita Alizay Jenkins Robinson | Main Cast: Seasons 2–6 |
| 1999 | ER | Mrs. Gleason | Episode: "Point of Origin" |
| 2001 | The Test | Herself/Panelist | Episode: "The PDA Test" & "The Optimist Test" |
| 2002–03 | Soul Food | Eva Holly | Guest: Season 3, Recurring Cast: Season 4 |
| 2003 | Girlfriends | Tasha | Episode: "Single Mama, Drama" |
| 2003-05 | All of Us | Jonelle Abrahams | Main Cast: Seasons 1–2, Guest: Season 3 |
| 2004 | The Drop | Herself | Episode: "Episode #1.35" |
| 2008 | Baisden After Dark | Herself | Episode: "Are Women Too Picky?" |
| 2009–11 | Meet the Browns | Renee | Recurring Cast: Season 3, Main Cast: Seasons 4–5 |
| 2011 | The Real Housewives of Atlanta | Herself | Episode: "The Bride and the Doom" |
| 2013 | JD Lawrence's Community Service | Lydia | Main Cast |
| 2016 | Being | Herself | Episode: "Terri J. Vaughn" |
| Unsung Hollywood | Herself | Episode: "Jasmine Guy" | |
| Greenleaf | Melisse | Recurring Cast: Season 1 | |
| 2017 | Mann & Wife | Lieutenant Tate | Recurring Cast: Season 3 |
| 2018 | Rel | Tia | Episode: "Windy City Politics" |
| 2020 | Insecure | Rose Cranberry | Recurring Cast: Season 4 |
| Terror Lake Drive | Dr. Chisholm | Episode: "Something About AJ" | |
| Kings of Jo'burg | Robin | Recurring Cast | |
| 2020–21 | We Stay Looking | Rose Cranberry | Main Cast |
| 2021–22 | First Wives Club | Cousin Pam | Guest: Season 2, Recurring Cast: Season 3 |
| 2022 | The Neighborhood | Claire | Episode: "Welcome to the Man Code" |
| Johnson | Wanda Brooks | Recurring Cast: Season 2 | |
| Cherish the Day | Anastasia | Main Cast: Season 2 |
Awards and Nominations
Terri Vaughn has been recognized for her acting with several awards and nominations.
| Year | Association | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2000 | NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | The Steve Harvey Show | Nominated |
| 2001 | Won | |||
| 2002 | Won | |||
| 2003 | Won | |||
| 2004 | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Soul Food | Nominated | |
| 2004 | BET Awards | BET Comedy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | All of Us | Nominated |
