Background
Wayans was born in New York City, the daughter of Elvira Alethia (Green), a homemaker and social worker, and Howell Stouten Wayans, a supermarket manager.
Wayans was born in New York City, the daughter of Elvira Alethia (Green), a homemaker and social worker, and Howell Stouten Wayans, a supermarket manager.
She graduated from Seward Park High School and Wesleyan University.
Wayans is the sister of Keenen Ivory, Damon, Senior, Marlon, Shawn and Nadia Wayans. She is best known for her numerous roles on the Fox sketch-comedy show (1990-1994). She and her family lived in New York City"s Chelsea neighborhood.
Her other television work includes regular appearances on the sitcom In the House with LL Cool J and a recurring role on A Different World.
In 2011 she got a chance to showcase her dramatic chops with a supporting role as a mother who struggles to understand her 17-year-old daughter in Pariah. She was nominated (alongside co-star Pernell Walker) for Best Supporting Actress at the 2012 Black Reel Awards but lost to Octavia Spencer for the The Help.
Characters
Benita Butrell
Cousin Elsee
Laquita (I Love Laquita)
Lil" Magic
Mistress Brooks
Reesie (Cephus & Reesie)
Impressions
Altovise Davis
Louisiana Toya Jackson
Esther Rolle
Crystal Waters
Grace Jones
LaWanda Page
Oprah Winfrey
Tracy Chapman
Della Reese
Lynne Thigpen
Whitney Houston
Vanessa L. Williams
Cree Summer
Tina Turner
Sandra "Pepa" Denton
Telma Hopkins.
