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Was once engaged to film director F. Gary Gray.

Played a teen in the TV movie "Daddy's Girl" when she was 30.

Voted Homecoming Queen in high school.

She was an accomplished dancer before turning to acting.

Born in Memphis where Oscar-winning film (best song) Hustle and Flow was shot and in which she also starred.

Graduated from Overton High School of Memphis, Tennessee (Class of '84).

She attended The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Attended the summer program at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts - West.

Appeared as the wife of Anthony Anderson's character in Hustle and Flow (2005) and "K-Ville" (2007).

Produces a R & B female group called "Assorted Flavors".

Has a dog named Rusty.

Attended Overton High School, which is a Creative and Performing Arts school.