Age, Biography and Wiki
Lela Rochon (Lela Rochon Staples) was born on 17 April, 1964 in Torrance, California, U.S., is an American actress. Discover Lela Rochon's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 59 years old?
| Popular As |
Lela Rochon Staples |
| Occupation |
Actress |
| Age |
59 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
17 April, 1964 |
| Birthday |
17 April |
| Birthplace |
Torrance, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
|
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She is a member of famous Actress with the age 59 years old group.
Lela Rochon Height, Weight & Measurements
At 59 years old, Lela Rochon height is 175 cm .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
175 cm |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Lela Rochon's Husband?
Her husband is Adolfo Quiñones (m. 1982-1987)
Antoine Fuqua (m. 1999)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Adolfo Quiñones (m. 1982-1987)
Antoine Fuqua (m. 1999) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
2 |
Lela Rochon Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Lela Rochon worth at the age of 59 years old? Lela Rochon’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United States. We have estimated Lela Rochon's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actress |
Lela Rochon Social Network
Timeline
Lela Rochon Fuqua (born Lela Rochon Staples on April 17, 1964), is an American actress.
She is a 1982 graduate of Cerritos High School in Cerritos, California.
Her first marriage was to dancer and actor Adolfo Quiñones, better known as Shabba Doo, from 1982 until divorcing in 1987.
In 1984, Rochon appeared as an extra in the movie Breakin’, where she met the man who would later become her husband.
She appeared as the love interest of Gerald Levert in the video for "My Forever Love" by Levert, and in Luther Vandross' "It's Over Now" video.
She also appeared in the music video for Lionel Richie's single "All Night Long (All Night)", in Al B. Sure's video for the song "Natalie", and in Tupac Shakur's video "I Get Around" as one of the female dancers.
She had many guest starring roles in a number of sitcoms, include The Cosby Show, Amen, 227, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and Hangin' with Mr. Cooper.
Rochon made her film debut in 1985, when she starred opposite Fred Williamson in Fox Trap.
In 1986, she graduated from California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), where she earned a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism, with minors in sociology and theatre.
From 1986 to 1988, while attending college, Rochon was one of the "Spudettes" featured in over 30 national spots for the Spuds MacKenzie Budweiser/Bud Light TV commercials.
In 1987, she played the role of Debby in the film The Wild Pair, starring Beau Bridges and Bubba Smith.
Rochon also had roles in the films Harlem Nights (1989), Boomerang (1992), The Chamber (1996), Gang Related (1997), Knock Off (1998), Why Do Fools Fall in Love (1998), and Any Given Sunday (1999).
Rochon was born in the Los Angeles suburb of Torrance, the daughter of Zelma, a nurse practitioner, and Samuel Staples, a business owner and graphic artist.
In 1989, Rochon acted opposite Eddie Murphy in 1989's Harlem Nights, as the memorable "Sunshine" character.
She again worked with Murphy in the successful 1992 romantic comedy, Boomerang.
She is best known for her starring role as Robin Stokes in the 1995 romantic drama film Waiting to Exhale.
In 1995, she was regular cast member during the first season of The WB sitcom, The Wayans Bros.
In 1995, Rochon landed one of the lead roles opposite Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett and Loretta Devine in the adaptation of the Terry McMillan novel and highly successful drama film Waiting to Exhale.
She played the character Robin Stokes, for which she was nominated for an MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance and NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture.
In 1996, Rochon starred opposite Timothy Hutton in the Showtime cable network film Mr. and Mrs. Loving, receiving a Cable Ace Award nomination for Best Actress.
Later that year, she played the female lead in the crime thriller film The Chamber.
The following year, she starred alongside Jim Belushi and Tupac Shakur in the crime thriller Gang Related.
In 1998, Rochon had the leading role alongside Halle Berry and Vivica A. Fox in the romantic drama Why Do Fools Fall in Love, and well starred in Knock Off with Jean-Claude Van Damme, and The Big Hit, as love interest to Mark Wahlberg's leading character.
In 1999, she appeared in Any Given Sunday directed by Oliver Stone.
Together, they have a daughter, Asia Rochon Fuqua, and a son named Brando Fuqua.
She left the series after a single season.
Rochon suffered a miscarriage in 2001.
In 2004, Rochon co-starred opposite Katie Holmes in the romantic comedy film First Daughter.
In 2009, she had cameo in crime drama Brooklyn's Finest directed by her husband, Antoine Fuqua.
In 2013, she played one of leading roles in Regina King's directorial debut Let The Church Say Amen, the film adaptation of ReShonda Tate Billingsley's 2005 novel for BET.
She later had roles in films Supremacy (2014) with Danny Glover and Derek Luke, and Reversion (2015), playing Aja Naomi King's character's mother.
In 2016, Rochon returned to CSUDH as the keynote speaker at the commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities.
In 2017, she had a recurring role in the CBS crime drama series Training Day, and in 2019 on the Oprah Winfrey Network drama David Makes Man.
Rochon has been married twice and has two children.
