Regional Director. She enrolled in Hillman and was roommates with Maggie Lauten and Jaleesa Vinson during her sophomore year. Ralph hopped on Instagram and revealed that shes not actually celebrating her anniversary with her husband since shes filming a secret project in Vancouver. He had a crush on Denise and unsuccessfully ran for the title of "Miss Hillman" at her urging to highlight the sexism of the pageant. In an exclusive 2012 interview with ESSENCE, Ralph and Hughes revealed how they were able to successfully blend families after theyd both been divorced. [2][3] She also provided the voice for Mama Odie in Disney's animated feature The Princess and the Frog (2009), and Flo in Pixar's Cars series. In 2017, she published a book about her life and career, entitled The Mother of Black Hollywood, in which she shared her life experiences with Whoopi Goldberg, Loretta Devine, Chris Rock, Bette Midler, Rosie O'Donnell, Liza Minnelli, Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin. [10] The show ended in February 2006. Joyce Lewis Johnston, Beta Phi Chapter president, and Jennifer Lewis, sorority Northern Region director. [citation needed], In 1996, Lewis appeared as Theresa Randle's telephone sex line boss in the film Girl 6. At the same time, Lewis was developing her nightclub act, The Diva Is Dismissed, an autobiographical comedy and music show in New York City cabarets. [19], Lewis has been married to Arnold Byrd since 2012. Breaks off engagement with Spencer. Its a wedding story for you! The actress also opened up about having bipolar disorder and asking for help when she found out about it. The 65-year-old gained recognition for her role as a mother in films like Poetic Justice, The Brothers, The Cookout and Think Like a Man, among others. She received an honorary degree from Webster in 2015. Although details on her assets are not available, she has earned a lot from her career in the entertainment industry. And, she was also a commencement speaker at Livingston College. Log In. She transferred to Hillman at the start of the sophomore year and was roommates with Denise Huxtable and Jaleesa Vinson. Fourteen years ago, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Senator Vincent Hughes said "I do." Little did we know, their wedding day was full of hilarious moments thanks to one of her bridesmaids - Jenifer Lewis. It aired on NBC for six seasons, from 1987 to 1993. She made her debut with Broadway musicals and later appeared in several films. She said that the star was more important to her than a show or a performance as it lasts forever. She then appeared in the NBC series The Playboy Club followed by movies like Think Like a Man, Think Like a Man Too, Baggage Claim, and The Wedding Ringer. See more of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated (Official) on Facebook. She began her career appearing in Broadway musicals and worked as a back-up singer for Bette Midler before appearing in films Beaches (1988) and Sister Act (1992). [18] She has also been featured in various TV commercials. BIO Refreshed in 2019, Network Television Journalist, Author, International SpeakerPhiladelphia Anchor and Manager Community Relations, References/CitationsTo learn more about Mrs. Lewis-Hall, please visit: http://www.jenniferlewishall.com/, Save the Date! A post shared by Sheryl Lee Ralph (@diva3482) on Jul 30, 2019 at 12:02pm PDT, That wasnt the only throwback wedding day memory Ralph shared! There, she met and married Lt. Martin Kendall of the U.S. Navy and became the stepmother of Olivia Kendall. [9] In the same year, she began starring as Lana Hawkins on the Lifetime television medical drama Strong Medicine, for which she also performed the theme song. On July 15, Jenifer Lewis received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Televison category. Due to Marisa Tomei leaving the show after the first season, the story never happened. In 2006, she had a featured role as the wedding planner in Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion, and also appeared in Perry's comedy-drama Meet the Browns (2008) as Vera Brown. When I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, somehow I found the strength and the courage to say 3 of the most powerful words in the English language: I need help.. New Jersey (WPHL)- Sorority sisters share fun, friendship, and a love of community service. She also appeared in Juwanna Mann (2002), The Cookout (2004), Nora's Hair Salon (2004), Dirty Laundry (2006) and Not Easily Broken (2009). Jenifer Lewis looks at me and says, uh, Ralph, I know this is your wedding and your day. 2", Susan Clayton / Dean Dorothy Dandridge Davenport, Episodes: "Father Fairest", "Double Cheeseburger, Hold the Diploma" and "Here Comes the Groom", Black Widow Spider (voice) / Hazel (voice), Episodes: "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" and "The Bremen Town Musicians", Episodes: "The Brother's Day" and "Father Fixture", Episode: "A Den Is a Terrible Thing to Waste", Episodes: "No Brains Left Behind" and "Mad About You", Episodes: "A Short Story and a Tall Tale" and "The Way the Cookie Crumbles", Episodes: "Breaking Grandad" and "Early Bird Special", Recurring (Season 1), Series regular (Season 2-), Episodes: "Not Full House" and "Mysteries of Maggie", Episode: "All Star Super Queen Variety Show", Episodes: "Lunas Big Leap" and "King Skylar", Episodes: "Plumage", "Yeast Week", "Nighttime Friend" and "The Pain Garden", Episode: "The Ballad of Hopediah Planter", Episode: "Escape from Preschool/Mr. She acquired her first screen role as a result, appearing as a singer in the Otto Titsling production number in the Bette Midler vehicle Beaches (1988). The singer has also featured in a number of TV advertising commercials. Vernon Gaines (Lou Myers): met Lena Horne during World War II; husband of Velma and father of Darnell; uncle of Faith, Hope, Charity and Henrietta; owner and manager of The Pit; employer of Byron Douglas III; employer and father figure of Kimberly; co-owner of apartment building with Velma; frequent critic of his ne'er-do-well son; temporary employer of Whitley; employer of both Lena and Charmaine; co-owner of "The Place Where The Blues Will Be Played" with Ron; reunited with Lena Horne in 1993. Copyright 2023. After being laid off at E.H. Wright Industries, Whitley was employed in a series of odd jobs until she became a teacher at a school for troubled adolescents. In 2013, she played Paula Patton's mother in the romantic comedy Baggage Claim. In 2016, she received Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series nomination for her performance. She began the series with a snobbish, prissy attitude and disliked by many of the characters although following Denise's departure after season 1, the show was retooled to feature her in the lead. Lewis, whose net worth is estimated to be around $2 million, has appeared in more than 400 TV . They honeymooned in Los Angeles, which coincided with the 1992 riots following the verdict in the Rodney King trial. The first chapter, Alpha, is combined with graduate and undergraduate members. On April 22, 2008, Lewis replaced Darlene Love as Motormouth Maybelle in Broadway's Hairspray. She has co-founded four startups and currently serves on multiple Scientific Advisory Boards. Lewis then shifted to Los Angeles and began appearing in sitcoms like Murphy Brown, In Living Color, Roc, Friends, and more. Jennifer has been a national keynote for the Speaking of Womens Health Foundation where she presented motivational and inspiring tips to thousands of women throughout the country. Be the first one to comment on this story. [22][23], In 1990, Lewis was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. He is best recognized by his flip up sunglasses and is known for making unsuccessful advances on numerous women throughout his freshman year. Jennifer has made pioneering contributions to the programmable assembly of functional, structural . Walter Oakes (Sinbad): graduate student, football/baseball/basketball/track coach, dorm director of all-male residence hall, involved in serious relationship with Jaleesa, co-dorm director of Gilbert Hall, engaged to Jaleesa, couple halts wedding at the altar and mutually separates, moves to Philadelphia to manage community center. [7], In 1992, Lewis was cast as one of the back-up singers to Whoopi Goldberg in the comedy film Sister Act. In a 2014 interview, she said: "You have to look in the mirror and saybefore you can go or grow into anythingyou have to say you love yourself. She also had a recurring role as Will Smith's Aunt Helen in the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air from 1991 to 1996. Winifred "Freddie" Brooks (Cree Summer):[11] native of New Mexico, daughter of Joni Brooks, cousin of Matthew, roommate of Jaleesa during freshman and sophomore years, has unrequited feelings for Dwayne, was a student activist throughout her undergraduate career, dated Garth Parks (who almost rapes her), dated Ernest Bennett, roommate of Kimberly during junior and senior years, entered into serious relationship with Shazza Zulu, graduated (Class of 1992), enrolled in Hillman Law School, co-dorm director of Height Hall, cheated on Shazza with Ron (while Ron was involved with Kimberly), broke up with Shazza on Thanksgiving Day 1992, entered into serious relationship with Ron, earned law review membership and completed first year of law school. We knew the pain, but we knew we loved and respected each other immensely, Hughes said. After graduation, she was engaged to Dwayne and had a part-time job at E.H. Wright Industries as an assistant art buyer and as a dorm director at Hillman. Still, she was ready to marry Byron until Dwayne interrupted her wedding and declared his love for her. April 14, 2022 Sojourner's Truth. Maggie Lauten (Marisa Tomei): A "military brat" and journalism major, she is one of the few white students at predominantly African American Hillman. He became a mathematics professor at Hillman but his engagement with Whitley was broken off when he almost cheated on her. She disliked Whitley Gilbert and endured Dwayne Wayne's crush on her. She later appeared in Shangela's music video for "Werqin Girl (Professional)". We hadnt even talked about marriage, but we knew we wanted to go to relationship counseling. That's Nancy Wilson in the middle! On January 20, 1930, the organization was incorporated as a perpetual body. [16] She played Terrence J's overbearing mother in box-office hit Think Like a Man (2012) and its sequel Think Like a Man Too (2014). Jennifer has made pioneering contributions to the programmable assembly of functional, structural, and living matter. Network television journalist, motivational speaker and author Jennifer Lewis-Hall has built an exceptional career in network television and multimedia. Note: Denise originated as a regular character on The Cosby Show, on which she was featured on a regular basis during seasons 13 and 67, and on a recurring basis during seasons 4 and 5. She left "A Different World" after season 1.[1]. Additional film roles include Dead Presidents (1995), Cast Away (2000) and Hereafter (2010). [citation needed], Lewis accepted a position as a Harlette, a back-up singer for Bette Midler which led to Lewis' first TV appearances on Midler's HBO specials. In 1995, she was cast in maternal roles to Kadeem Hardison in Panther and to Larenz Tate in Dead Presidents. Jenifer Jeanette Lewis (born January 25, 1957[1]) is an American actress. 23. Lewis LabHarvard UniversityPierce Hall 22129 Oxford StreetCambridge, MA 02138, Hansjrg Wyss Professor of Biologically Inspired Engineering. Every day we're serving Black women deeply. She is the author of two books, Lifes A Journey Not A Sprint and Life Changes: Using The Power of Change To Transform Your Life. She also used her love of words and inspiration to create a card line, Be Open To Grace with American Greetings. To name a few, she is a member of the Rutgers University Board of Trustees, she has been inducted into the Rutgers African-American Alumni Alliance Hall of Fame, and she was honored by the Douglass Society at Rutgers University for outstanding achievement in the field of Journalism. Jenifer Lewis is a well-known actress, singer, comedian, and activist. After working at a summer internship for Kinishewa Electronics in Japan, he began a relationship with Kinu Owens. 2022 RAAA Student/Alumni Mixer Asks: How Do We Get To Where You Are? Stevie Rallen (Loretta Devine): mother of J.T., graduate student dorm director of Gilbert Hall, replaced by Lettie Bostic. [24] She originally hid her diagnosis, as she felt ashamed, but eventually came to embrace it after 17 years of therapy and 10 years of medication. In 2015, she starred in the romantic comedy The Wedding Ringer.[3]. A native of Brooklyn; Denise Huxtable is the daughter of Hillman alumni Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable and Clair Hanks Huxtable, Esq. Happy Anniversary @diva3482 , A post shared by Vincent Hughes (@senvincenthughes) on Jul 30, 2019 at 5:09pm PDT. Jennifer is a speaker sought after by Fortune 500 companies, nonprofit and national organizations. Leticia "Lettie" Bostic (Mary Alice): enrolled in Hillman, dropped out of Hillman a few credits short of her degree, moved to Paris, met Pablo Picasso, spied for the Allies during World War II, rejected marriage proposal from South African freedom fighter Marcus Mpepo, replaced Stevie as dorm director of Gilbert Hall decades later in 1988, chastises Kimberly for engaging in unprotected sex, disappeared after season two. [4] After college, Lewis moved to New York. In 2017, Lewis published a book based on her life and career, called The Mother of Black Hollywood. Among her most recent assignments, Jennifer covered former First Lady Michelle Obamas widely followed book tour, Becoming.. But I may never have one. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Jenifer Lewis gained recognition for her performance as Dean Davenport in the sitcom, A Different World followed by Aunt Helen in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Jennifer holds a masters degree in Journalism from Northwestern Universitys Medill School of Journalism and a bachelors degree in Economics and Finance from Douglass College at Rutgers University. Jennifer has appeared on numerous network programs including the Today Show and been featured in publications including O Magazine. Lewis, whose net worth is estimated to be around $2 million, has appeared in more than 400 TV episodes, 68 movies, 40 animations and even in four Broadway shows. Come get a plate of goodness! [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] A native of Richmond (Virginia), she is daughter of Hillman alumni and divorcees Mercer and Marion Gilbert. She left Hillman at the end of her sophomore year to travel to Africa. 2023 ESSENCE Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. To name a few, she is a member of the Rutgers University Board of Trustees, she has been inducted into the Rutgers African-American Alumni Alliance Hall of Fame, and she was honored by the Douglass Society at Rutgers University for outstanding achievement in the field of Journalism. Jenifer was cast as Lana Hawkins in the Lifetime medical drama Strong Medicine. [12] On television, she guest-starred on That's So Raven and Boston Legal. She also had recurring roles on sitcoms A Different World, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Girlfriends. For her performance, she received her first NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture nomination. Soon after she arrived in New York City, Lewis debuted on Broadway in a small role in Eubie (1979), the musical based on the work of Eubie Blake. Jennifer Lewis is the Hansjrg Wyss Professor of Biologically Inspired Engineering at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and a Core Faculty Member at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering. Jennifer Lewis is the Hansjrg Wyss Professor of Biologically Inspired Engineering at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and a Core Faculty Member at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering. Post navigation. The couple exchanged vows in front of 425 guests, according to People, with singer Patti LaBelle,Divorce Courtjudge Mablean Ephriam and actresses Loretta Devineand Neicy Nash among the bridal party. [citation needed], In 2010, Clint Eastwood cast Lewis in his fantasy film Hereafter. [6], After Lewis relocated to Los Angeles, she began appearing in television sitcoms, including Murphy Brown, Dream On, In Living Color, Roc, Hangin' with Mr. Cooper and Friends. Ms. Lewis-Hall has received many awards and accolades. In 2014, Lewis was cast as Ruby Johnson, Anthony Anderson's character's mother in the ABC comedy series Black-ish. Lewis is known for playing roles of mothers in the films What's Love Got to Do With It (1993), Poetic Justice (1993), The Preacher's Wife (1996), The Brothers . Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. My sorors showed up and showed out, she says. Denise was a poor student who often procrastinated and struggled to manage her time and money. She enrolled in Hillman and was roommates with Maggie Lauten and Jaleesa Vinson during her sophomore year. The nomenclature of graduate chapters are named according to geographic location and "Alumnae . If Maggie would have stayed on the show after season one, Debbie Allen (the show's producer from seasons 26) would have given her a black boyfriend and there would have been an episode where Dwayne brings her home for Thanksgiving dinner and Dwayne's parents disapproves of his interracial relationship. She also voiced Flo in Pixar's Cars franchise. Northern consists of the states of Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. ], "Binge-Watching 'A Different World': 17 Things You Totally Forgot About This Guilt-Free 'Cosby Show' Spin-Off", "Whitley's World: A Brief History of Bad and Boujee Black Girl Style", "Off The Reservation, 'Different World's' Cree Summer Is A Bundle Of Contradictions", "A Different World's Brown Speaks Out On Interracial Couples", "Recurring Role Moves Actor From Placentia Into 'A Different World', https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_A_Different_World_characters&oldid=1133527473, Lists of American sitcom television characters, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. Jennifer is the host and producer of PHL17s public affairs program, In Focus, where she shines a spotlight on issues impacting our communities, including topics ranging from heroin and opioid addiction to green job initiatives for people who were previously incarcerated and seeking to change their lives. Jenifer Jeanette Lewis (born January 25, 1957) is an American actress.She began her career appearing in Broadway musicals and worked as a back-up singer for Bette Midler before appearing in films Beaches (1988) and Sister Act (1992). Although he dated several women across the series, he was most involved in an on-again-off-again relationship with Whitley Gilbert. Economic Empowerment. Fourteen years ago, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Senator Vincent Hughes said I do. Little did we know, their wedding day was full of hilarious moments thanks to one of her bridesmaids Jenifer Lewis. One of the greatest pictures I took was of one of my bridesmaids, soror AJ Johnson and I, throwing up the mid with soror Nancy Wilson between us. Lewis is only one year older than Bassett. She played the role of Tupac Shakurs mother in the film Poetic Justice and Tina Turners mother in Whats Love Got to Do With It. Divatastic Cult Classic "Jackie's Back ", "Jenifer Lewis Talks About Love, Happiness and the Hereafter", "Actress Jenifer Lewis says Kinloch helped shape her", "Jenifer Lewis Opens Up About Battle With Bipolar Disorder", "Jenifer Lewis: "You Have To Love Yourself", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jenifer_Lewis&oldid=1134230835, Episodes: "Jingle Hell, Jingle Hell, Jingle All the Way" and "Uh-Oh: Pt. Lewis added that she was overwhelmed with the praise she received for her career, both on and off camera and on stage too. After learning that Dwayne went on a date with another woman, Whitley broke off their engagement although the two reunited when Whitley cheated on her fianc Byron Douglas III with Dwayne. Lewis is known unofficially as "The Mother of Black Hollywood" (also the name of her memoir) given her frequent matriarchal film and television roles. Comes back to Richmond, Va. with Suzanne, Terrence and Colonel Bradford Taylor and Imani. According to CelebrityNetWorth, the star's net worth is estimated to be around $2 million. She also had roles in The Mighty (1998), The Temptations miniseries (1998), Mystery Men (1999) and Blast from the Past (1999), and the leading role in the film Jackie's Back (1999).[5]. Kimberly Reese (Charnele Brown):[12] native of Columbus (Ohio), daughter of Clinton Reese, roommate (and best friend) of Whitley during freshman and sophomore years, a biology major, employed by Mr. Gaines at The Pit part-time throughout her undergraduate career, involved in serious relationship with Robert (had a pregnancy "false alarm"), rejected a much-needed scholarship because of the sponsoring corporation's investments in apartheid-controlled South Africa, employed at funeral home part-time, roommate of Freddie during junior and senior years, involved in serious relationship with Matthew, pledged Alpha Delta Rho Sorority and successfully "crossed over", performed in the band X-Pression, graduated (Class of 1992), entered into serious relationship with Ron (after being pursued for months), enrolled in Hillman Medical School, co-dorm director of Height Hall, broke up with Ron, entered into serious relationship with fellow medical student Spencer Boyer, completed first year of medical school, engaged to Spencer (after turning down numerous proposals from him). [11] She also had a recurring role as Veretta Childs (Toni's mother) in the UPN sitcom Girlfriends. She played Anthony Andersons mother in the ABC show, Black-ish, and has appeared regularly since the second season. Sign up for daily content and exclusive offers you'll love! A Different World is a spin-off from the American television sitcom The Cosby Show with Denise Huxtable, in the first season. It was extremely helpful. Lewis is the youngest of seven children. However, he broke up with her once he realized he was still in love with Whitley. Lewis-Hall has received many awards and accolades. The photo in question was posted on her husbands page: Great moment 14 years ago today, with the Delta's! Karen Streeter. He graduated from Hillman as valedictorian of Class of 1991 and engaged to Whitley. Maisha L. Aziz has been a trailblazer her whole life. Copyright 2023 The President and Fellows of Harvard College. A native of Brooklyn; Denise Huxtable is the daughter of Hillman alumni Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable and Clair Hanks Huxtable, Esq. [10] As a consequence, Whitley's character was mellowed out and she was paired romantically with Dwayne, with whom she had an on again-off again relationship. [5] She next landed the role of Effie White in the workshop of the Michael Bennettdirected musical Dreamgirls, but when the show moved to Broadway, Bennett chose Jennifer Holliday for the role. Gina Deveaux (Ajai Sanders): family emigrated to the U.S. from Martinique, pledged Alpha Delta Rho Sorority and successfully "crossed over", dated Dion (who physically abused her), pressed charges against Dion and broke up with him, roommate of Lena and Charmaine at the start of junior year, involved in incident that led Charmaine to falsely accuse Terrell of sexual harassment, placed on academic probation, moved off-campus into house (with Lena, Charmaine, Terrell and Dorian), rejected Dion again after he violated probation and contacted her, completed junior year and still enrolled at Hillman. Following her appearances on Broadway and working as a backup singer for Bette Midler, she made her screen debut with the 1988 comedy-drama film, Beaches. Lena James (Jada Pinkett): native of Baltimore (Maryland), daughter of Grover James, originally an engineering major but later journalism major, named after singer Lena Horne, ended high school relationship with Piccolo, employed by Mr. Gaines at The Pit part-time, developed a brief crush on Dwayne, roommate of Gina and Charmaine at the start of sophomore year, entered into serious (yet celibate) relationship with Dorian, rejected Piccolo's attempt to reconcile, moved off-campus into house (with Gina, Charmaine, Terrell and Dorian), completed sophomore year and still enrolled at Hillman. Jennifer Lewis. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Essence.com Advertising Terms. As PHL17's In Focus Anchor and Host Jennifer Lewis-Hall reports their bond is life changing. The members include the descendants of our founders Dr. Violet T. Lewis and Elizabeth A. Garner. 2022 Class to be Inducted into RAAA Hall of Fame. The members include the descendants of our founders Dr. Violet T. Lewis and Elizabeth A. Garner. Chuckie", Episodes: "It Was Good Until It Wasnt" and "Empire State of Mind", "What's Going On", "Ring-a-Ling", "Apple Pie", This page was last edited on 17 January 2023, at 17:00. The couple decided to move to Japan for his work. And it involves @jeniferlewisforreal LAWD!!! Lewis has stated that she never auditioned to play Turner, but would have been thrilled to play the iconic singer. She continued to play comedic supporting roles in films like Corrina, Corrina, Renaissance Man, and Dead Presidents. Colonel Bradford Taylor (Glynn Turman): served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, retired with the rank of colonel, ex-husband of Johanna, father of Suzanne and Terrence, professor of mathematics at Hillman (nicknamed "Dr. War" because of his reputation as a demanding professor), commander of the Hillman ROTC, became Dwayne's primary mentor, was distraught when his former student Zelmer Collier was deployed to the Persian Gulf just before the start of Operation Desert Storm, rejected membership in an all-white country club after being criticized by Terrence, married Jalessa Vinson (in a surprise elopement), brother-in-law of Danielle Vinson, became a father for the third time when Jaleesa gave birth to daughter Imani. Lewis also had a number of voice acting roles, including Walt Disney Animation Studios's animated musical The Princess and the Frog (2009), for which she was nominated for the Annie Award for Voice Acting in a Feature Production. Millicent ("Millie") (Marie-Alise Recasner): Whitley's confidante and only friend for much of season one, involved in serious relationship with Ron, disappeared after season one (last name unrevealed). It was a way to really reveal ourselves to one another with guidance. She sang in her church choir at the age of five. Whitley originally went to college to land a husband although she quickly realized she enjoyed art history and stayed at Hillman for a fifth year to take business courses. Joyce Lewis Johnston, Beta Phi Chapter president, and Jennifer Lewis, sorority Northern Region director. On television, Lewis starred as Lana Hawkins in the Lifetime medical drama Strong Medicine from 2000 to 2006. God bless @senvincenthughes #increase, A post shared by Sheryl Lee Ralph (@diva3482) on Jul 28, 2019 at 8:34am PDT. They were the most gracious and wonderful hosts of my wedding. They married in 2005 First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Los Angeles. The actress is celebrating her anniversary with husband Senator Vincent Hughes by sharing never-before-told stories from their big day. Ralph wished her husband a happy anniversary on Instagram, writing, 14 summers ago in July, I took my love life to another level by choosing a life partner who loves himself, respects himself, encourages himself, she writes, and by doing so is able to do the same for me in abundance!, 14 summers ago in July I took my love life to another level by choosing a life partner who loves himself, respects himself, encourages himself and by doing so is able to do the same for me in abundance! ESSENCE.com is part of ESSENCE Communications, Inc. I would encourage counseling whether you have a blended family or not., Today the couple is still going strong. Essence may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. 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