Lela Rochon

Acting

Lela Rochon

Born 17 April 1964 · Los Angeles, California, USA · 62

Lela Rochon (born Lela Rochon Staples; April 17, 1964) is an American actress who is best known for her role as Robin Stokes in the movie Waiting to Exhale. In 1996, Lela was chosen by People (USA) magazine as one of the "50 most beautiful people in the world". Description above from the Wikipedia article Lela Rochon, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known for

Highlights

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air1990 · Series · Cindy
Tales from the Crypt1989 · Series · Mercedes
Any Given Sunday1999 · Film · Vanessa Struthers
The Cosby Show1984 · Series · Veronica
Brooklyn's Finest2010 · Film · Investigator #1 (as Lela Rochon Fuqua)
First Daughter2004 · Film · Liz Pappas

Filmography

Movies

30 films

The Dating App Killer: The Monica White Story2026 · Film · Monica White
Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted 2 Love2026 · Film · Deena
Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted by Love2024 · Film · Deena
Reversion2015 · Film · Maya
Supremacy2014 · Film · Mother
Let the Church Say Amen2013 · Film
Brooklyn's Finest2010 · Film · Investigator #1 (as Lela Rochon Fuqua)
Blood Done Sign My Name2010 · Film · Roseanna Allen
Fatal Secrets2009 · Film · Sharlene
First Daughter2004 · Film · Liz Pappas
Any Given Sunday1999 · Film · Vanessa Struthers
Knock Off1998 · Film · Karen Lee
Why Do Fools Fall In Love1998 · Film · Emira Eagle
The Big Hit1998 · Film · Chantel
Ruby Bridges1998 · Film · Lucielle 'Lucy' Bridges
Legal Deceit1997 · Film
Gang Related1997 · Film · Cynthia Webb
The Chamber1996 · Film · Nora Stark
Mr. and Mrs. Loving1996 · Film · Mildred 'Bean' Jeter
Waiting to Exhale1995 · Film · Robin
The Meteor Man1993 · Film · Vanessa
Boomerang1992 · Film · Christie
Harlem Nights1989 · Film · Sunshine
Into the Homeland1987 · Film · Exquisite Woman
The Wild Pair1987 · Film · Debby
Stewardess School1986 · Film · School Instructor
Foxtrap1986 · Film · Lindy
A Bunny's Tale1985 · Film · Charlotte
Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo1984 · Film · Dancer
Breakin'1984 · Film · Extra in First Scene (uncredited)

Filmography

Series

18 shows

The Family Business: New Orleans2025 · Series · Big Shirley Duncan
David Makes Man2019 · Series · Alma
Alone Together2018 · Series · Rose
The Chi2018 · Series · Wedding Planner
Training Day2017 · Series · Mrs. Craig
Insecure2016 · Series · Jackie
The Division2001 · Series · Angela Reid
The Outer Limits1995 · Series · Beth Carter
The Wayans Bros.1995 · Series · Lisa Saunders
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper1992 · Series · Denise, Mark's Old Girl Friend
Detective Extralarge1991 · Series · Wendy
Roc1991 · Series · Carol
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air1990 · Series · Cindy
Tales from the Crypt1989 · Series · Mercedes
21 Jump Street1987 · Series · Denise Price
2271985 · Series
The Cosby Show1984 · Series · Veronica
The Facts of Life1979 · Series