Trivia

Recorded a jazz CD (June 2000)

Decided to leave La vie de famille (1989) midway through the ninth season due to her contract expiring.

Older sister of Michael Payton, Frankie L. Payton, Johnny Payton, Tommy Payton, Tina Payton, Vale Payton and Stacy Payton. Younger sister of Danny Payton.

Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Daughter, Chantale, born 1984

She is a lifelong Democrat.