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Shari Headley was born on 15 July, 1964 in Queens, New York, U.S., is an American actress. Discover Shari Headley'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?

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Occupation Actress · model
Age 59 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 15 July, 1964
Birthday 15 July
Birthplace Queens, New York, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Shari Headley Height, Weight & Measurements

At 59 years old, Shari Headley height is 1.72 m .

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Height 1.72 m
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Who Is Shari Headley's Husband?

Her husband is Christopher Martin (m. 1993-1995)

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Husband Christopher Martin (m. 1993-1995)
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Children 1

Shari Headley Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Shari Headley worth at the age of 59 years old? Shari Headley’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United States. We have estimated Shari Headley'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
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Source of Income Actress

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Timeline

1925

At the 25th NAACP Image Awards, she received an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series nomination, but lost to Victoria Rowell.

Headley received a second nomination the following year.

1964

Shari Headley (born July 15, 1964) is an American actress.

1984

In 1984, Headley's modeling career began after her sister submitted a photo of Shari to the Ford Modeling Agency, without Headley's knowledge.

She was a finalist in Eileen Ford's Face of the 80s campaign, and joined Ford afterwards.

Headley modeled for various magazines, including Glamour and Mademoiselle.

1985

Headley made her acting debut appearing in an episode of NBC sitcom The Cosby Show in 1985.

Headley later appeared on Miami Vice, Quantum Leap, and Matlock.

1988

She is best known for her role as Lisa McDowell in the 1988 box-office hit romantic comedy film Coming to America and its sequel Coming 2 America (2021).

In 1988, she portrayed Lisa McDowell, an heiress to a fast food restaurant, in romantic comedy Coming to America.

Eddie Murphy appears as her love interest in the film.

Being relatively unknown at the time, the film's director John Landis stated she was chosen in the role for that reason.

One reviewer opined she and Murphy "shined" together, though another critic found Headley's performance "bland."

The film was a box-office success grossing a worldwide total of $288,752,301.

The following year, Headley had a starring role alongside Louis Gossett Jr.. in the short-lived ABC drama series, Gideon Oliver.

In the series, she played Zina, the daughter of Gossett's character.

Later that year, she co-starred in the Kojak television film series.

1991

On television, Headley starred as Detective Mimi Reed in the ABC daytime soap opera All My Children on a regular basis from 1991 to 1994.

In 1991, Headley joined the cast of ABC daytime soap opera, All My Children playing police officer Mimi Reed.

She was a regular on All My Children from 1991 to 1994, and returned to the series in 1995 and 2005.

After leaving the soap, she guest-starred on New York Undercover, Walker, Texas Ranger, and Cosby.

1996

Headley also has appeared in films The Preacher's Wife (1996) and Johnson Family Vacation (2004).

In 1996, she had a supporting role in the comedy-drama film The Preacher's Wife directed by Penny Marshall.

1997

As lead actress, she starred in the Fox short-lived drama series 413 Hope St. (1997–1998), for which she received NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series nomination.

In 1997, Headley landed a leading role as Juanita Barnes in the short-lived FOX drama series, 413 Hope St. alongside Richard Roundtree.

The series was cancelled after only ten episodes, but Headley received an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series nomination for her performance.

Headley portrayed Barbara, a woman looking for a man, in the pilot episode of Love Boat: The Next Wave.

She appeared as a counselor on sitcom The Wayans Bros..

2000

In the early 2000s, Headley returned to daytime television playing the recurring roles of Felicia Boudreau on Guiding Light (2001–2002) and Heather Engle in The Bold and the Beautiful (2004–2005).

2004

In 2004, she played Mack Johnson's (portrayed by Steve Harvey) wife Jacqueline in the comedy film, Johnson Family Vacation.

2007

In 2007, she appeared in the comedy-drama film Towelhead.

She also had guest starring roles on Veronica Mars, House, Castle, and Switched at Birth.

2014

From 2014 to 2016, Headley starred as villainous Jennifer Sallison in the Oprah Winfrey Network primetime soap opera The Haves and the Have Nots.

Born in Queens, New York City, Headley is the youngest of four children.

She is of part Trinidadian descent.

Headley's father worked as a dental technician, and had wanted his daughter to be a doctor.

In college, she was a premedical student, minoring in drama and performing in school plays.

In 2014, she joined the cast of Oprah Winfrey Network primetime soap opera, The Haves and the Have Nots created by Tyler Perry, playing District Attorney Jennifer Sallison.

She was promoted to series regular as of season four.

2019

In 2019, she had a recurring role in On Becoming a God in Central Florida.