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'''Euphemia LatiQue''' '''"Tika" Sumpter''' (born June 20, 1980)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/tika_sumpter|title=Tika Sumpter - Rotten Tomatoes|website=www.rottentomatoes.com}}</ref> is an American actress and producer. Sumpter began her career as the host of ''[[Best Friend's Date]]''. From 2005 to 2010, she appeared in the daytime soap opera ''[[One Life to Live]]''. In 2010, she made her film debut in ''[[Stomp the Yard: Homecoming]]'' and later featured in supporting roles for ''[[What's Your Number?]]'' (2011), ''[[Sparkle (2012 film)|Sparkle]]'' (2012), and ''[[A Madea Christmas (film)|A Madea Christmas]]'' (2013).
'''Euphemia LatiQue''' '''"Tika" Sumpter''' (born June 20, 1980)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/tika_sumpter|title=Tika Sumpter - Rotten Tomatoes|website=www.rottentomatoes.com}}</ref> is an American actress and producer. Sumpter began her career as the host of ''[[Best Friend's Date]]''. From 2005 to 2010, she appeared in the daytime soap opera ''[[One Life to Live]]''. In 2010, she made her film debut in ''[[Stomp the Yard: Homecoming]]'' and later featured in supporting roles for ''[[What's Your Number?]]'' (2011), ''[[Sparkle (2012 film)|Sparkle]]'' (2012), and ''[[A Madea Christmas (film)|A Madea Christmas]]'' (2013).


From 2013 to 2021, Sumpter starred as Candace Young in the [[Oprah Winfrey Network|OWN]] prime time soap opera, ''[[The Haves and the Have Nots (TV series)|The Haves and the Have Nots]]''. During that time, she starred in the action comedy film ''[[Ride Along (film)|Ride Along]]'' (2014) and its sequel ''[[Ride Along 2]]'' (2016), the biographical drama ''[[Get On Up (film)|Get On Up]]'' (2014), the crime drama ''[[The Old Man & the Gun]]'' (2018), and the romantic comedy ''[[Nobody's Fool (2018 film)|Nobody's Fool]]'' (2018). In 2016, she produced and starred as [[Michelle Obama|Michelle Robinson Obama]] in the biographical romantic drama film, ''[[Southside with You]]'' receiving [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture]] nomination. From 2019 to 2021, she starred in the ABC comedy series, ''[[Mixed-ish]]''. She later starred as Maddie Wachowski in the action-adventure comedy film, ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (film)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' (2020), its [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (film)|2022 sequel]], and is set to appear in the upcoming spin-off show, ''[[Knuckles (TV series)|Knuckles]]''.
From 2013 to 2021, Sumpter starred as Candace Young in the [[Oprah Winfrey Network|OWN]] prime time soap opera, ''[[The Haves and the Have Nots (TV series)|The Haves and the Have Nots]]''. During that time, she starred in the action comedy film ''[[Ride Along (film)|Ride Along]]'' (2014) and its sequel ''[[Ride Along 2]]'' (2016), the biographical drama ''[[Get On Up (film)|Get On Up]]'' (2014), the crime drama ''[[The Old Man & the Gun]]'' (2018), and the romantic comedy ''[[Nobody's Fool (2018 film)|Nobody's Fool]]'' (2018). In 2016, she produced and starred as [[Michelle Obama|Michelle Robinson Obama]] in the biographical romantic drama film, ''[[Southside with You]]'' receiving [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture]] nomination. From 2019 to 2021, she starred in the ABC comedy series, ''[[Mixed-ish]]''. She later starred as [[Maddie Wachowski]] in the action-adventure comedy film, ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (film)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' (2020), its [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (film)|2022 sequel]] and is set to reprise her role in its [[Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (film)|2024 sequel]], as well as appearing in the spin-off show, ''[[Knuckles (TV series)|Knuckles]]''.


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
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=== 2012–2015 ===
=== 2012–2015 ===
Sumpter played Delores "Dee" Anderson in the musical-drama ''[[Sparkle (2012 film)|Sparkle]]'', inspired by the story of [[The Supremes]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.essence.com/celebrity/exclusive-tika-sumpter-on-sparkle-working-with-whitney-and-where-shes-singing-next/|title=EXCLUSIVE: Tika Sumpter on 'Sparkle,' Whitney & More|date=October 28, 2020|website=Essence}}</ref> Sumpter is heard on the ''[[Sparkle: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]]'', and appears in the music video for "[[Celebrate (Jordin Sparks & Whitney Houston song)|Celebrate]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/iamtikasumpter/status/208056583874293760|title=Tika Sumpter on Twitter: "Havin a fun day/nite on#celebrate video w @JordinSparks @carmenejogo @BrelyEvans @TheRealMikeEpps @DebraMChase @actorderekluke @omarihardwic"|access-date=September 30, 2014}}</ref> After ''Sparkle'', she starred alongside [[John Stamos]] in the independent comedy film ''[[My Man Is a Loser]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/tika-sumpter-joins-michael-rapaport-john-stamos-bryan-callen-in-my-man-is-a-loser|title=Tika Sumpter Joins Michael Rapaport, John Stamos, Bryan C&nbsp;– Shadow and Act|author=Tambay A. Obenson|date=July 2, 2012|work=Shadow and Act|access-date=September 30, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006131948/http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/tika-sumpter-joins-michael-rapaport-john-stamos-bryan-callen-in-my-man-is-a-loser|archive-date=October 6, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=118681|title=Exclusive: The Poster for My Man is a Loser, Featuring John Stamos|date=May 27, 2014|access-date=September 30, 2014}}</ref> The film received limited theatrical release on July 25, 2014, by Lionsgate Films. In 2013, she starred in the Christmas comedy film ''[[A Madea Christmas (film)|A Madea Christmas]]'' by [[Tyler Perry]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/tyler-perrys-madea-christmas-casts-411170|title=Chad Michael Murray, Larry the Cable Guy Joining Tyler Perry's 'Madea Christmas' (Exclusive)|date=January 10, 2013|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=September 30, 2014}}</ref> Perry later cast Sumpter as a lead character and main villainess Candace Young in the [[Oprah Winfrey Network (U.S. TV channel)|Oprah Winfrey Network]] prime time soap opera ''[[The Haves and the Have Nots (TV series)|The Haves and the Have Nots]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/weekend/entertainment/2013/12/20/vip-tika-sumpter-spends-christmas-with-madea/4130699/|title=VIP: Tika Sumpter spends Christmas with Madea|website=USA TODAY}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/28/haves-have-nots-tyler-perry-tv-show-characters_n_3332870.html | title='The Haves And The Have Nots': Meet Tyler Perry's TV Show Characters | work=[[The Huffington Post]] | date=May 25, 2013 | access-date=May 30, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oprah.com/own-the-haves-and-have-nots/About-Tyler-Perrys-The-Haves-and-the-Have-Nots_1|title=About Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots|work=Oprah.com|access-date=September 30, 2014}}</ref> The series was a hit for the Oprah Winfrey Network.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/tv-ratings-tyler-perry-premiere-559937|title=TV Ratings: Tyler Perry Premiere Gives OWN a Record Launch|author=Michael O'Connell|date=May 29, 2013|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=September 30, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deadline.com/2014/01/owns-the-haves-the-have-nots-returns-with-series-network-high/|title=OWN's 'The Haves & The Have Nots' Returns With Series & Network High &nbsp;– Deadline|date=January 8, 2014|work=Deadline|access-date=September 30, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thewrap.com/own-haves-and-have-nots-season-finale-ratings/|title=Tyler Perry's 'Haves and the Have Nots' Finale Is OWN's Most-Watched Program Ever&nbsp;– TheWrap|work=TheWrap|access-date=September 30, 2014}}</ref> The series premiered on May 28, 2013, and ran for 8 seasons until July 20, 2021.
Sumpter played Delores "Dee" Anderson in the musical-drama ''[[Sparkle (2012 film)|Sparkle]]'', inspired by the story of [[The Supremes]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.essence.com/celebrity/exclusive-tika-sumpter-on-sparkle-working-with-whitney-and-where-shes-singing-next/|title=EXCLUSIVE: Tika Sumpter on 'Sparkle,' Whitney & More|date=October 28, 2020|website=Essence}}</ref> Sumpter is heard on the ''[[Sparkle: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]]'', and appears in the music video for "[[Celebrate (Jordin Sparks & Whitney Houston song)|Celebrate]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/iamtikasumpter/status/208056583874293760|title=Tika Sumpter on Twitter: "Havin a fun day/nite on#celebrate video w @JordinSparks @carmenejogo @BrelyEvans @TheRealMikeEpps @DebraMChase @actorderekluke @omarihardwic"|access-date=September 30, 2014}}</ref> After ''Sparkle'', she starred alongside [[John Stamos]] in the independent comedy film ''[[My Man Is a Loser]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/tika-sumpter-joins-michael-rapaport-john-stamos-bryan-callen-in-my-man-is-a-loser|title=Tika Sumpter Joins Michael Rapaport, John Stamos, Bryan C&nbsp;– Shadow and Act|author=Tambay A. Obenson|date=July 2, 2012|work=Shadow and Act|access-date=September 30, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006131948/http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/tika-sumpter-joins-michael-rapaport-john-stamos-bryan-callen-in-my-man-is-a-loser|archive-date=October 6, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=118681|title=Exclusive: The Poster for My Man is a Loser, Featuring John Stamos|date=May 27, 2014|access-date=September 30, 2014}}</ref> The film received limited theatrical release on July 25, 2014, by Lionsgate Films. In 2013, she starred in the Christmas comedy film ''[[A Madea Christmas (film)|A Madea Christmas]]'' by [[Tyler Perry]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/tyler-perrys-madea-christmas-casts-411170|title=Chad Michael Murray, Larry the Cable Guy Joining Tyler Perry's 'Madea Christmas' (Exclusive)|date=January 10, 2013|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=September 30, 2014}}</ref> Perry later cast Sumpter as a lead character and main villainess Candace Young in the [[Oprah Winfrey Network (U.S. TV channel)|Oprah Winfrey Network]] prime time soap opera ''[[The Haves and the Have Nots (TV series)|The Haves and the Have Nots]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/weekend/entertainment/2013/12/20/vip-tika-sumpter-spends-christmas-with-madea/4130699/|title=VIP: Tika Sumpter spends Christmas with Madea|website=USA TODAY}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/28/haves-have-nots-tyler-perry-tv-show-characters_n_3332870.html | title='The Haves And The Have Nots': Meet Tyler Perry's TV Show Characters | work=[[The Huffington Post]] | date=May 25, 2013 | access-date=May 30, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oprah.com/own-the-haves-and-have-nots/About-Tyler-Perrys-The-Haves-and-the-Have-Nots_1|title=About Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots|work=Oprah.com|access-date=September 30, 2014}}</ref> The series was a hit for the Oprah Winfrey Network.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/tv-ratings-tyler-perry-premiere-559937|title=TV Ratings: Tyler Perry Premiere Gives OWN a Record Launch|author=Michael O'Connell|date=May 29, 2013|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=September 30, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2014/01/owns-the-haves-the-have-nots-returns-with-series-network-high-660627/|title=OWN's 'The Haves & The Have Nots' Returns With Series & Network High &nbsp;– Deadline|date=January 8, 2014|work=Deadline|access-date=September 30, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thewrap.com/own-haves-and-have-nots-season-finale-ratings/|title=Tyler Perry's 'Haves and the Have Nots' Finale Is OWN's Most-Watched Program Ever&nbsp;– TheWrap|work=TheWrap|access-date=September 30, 2014}}</ref> The series premiered on May 28, 2013, and ran for 8 seasons until July 20, 2021.


In 2014, Sumpter co-starred in the action comedy film, ''[[Ride Along (film)|Ride Along]]'', opposite [[Kevin Hart]] and [[Ice Cube]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/tika-sumpter-jay-pharoah-john-leguizamo-bryan-callen-will-ride-along-w-ice-cube-kevin-hart|title=Tika Sumpter, Jay Pharoah, John Leguizamo, Bryan Callen W&nbsp;– Shadow and Act|author=Tambay A. Obenson|date=October 31, 2012|work=Shadow and Act|access-date=September 30, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714223352/http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/tika-sumpter-jay-pharoah-john-leguizamo-bryan-callen-will-ride-along-w-ice-cube-kevin-hart|archive-date=July 14, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/ice-cube-kevin-harts-ride-384751|title=Ice Cube and Kevin Hart's 'Ride Along' to Open Over MLK Weekend in 2014|date=October 31, 2012|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=September 30, 2014}}</ref> The film grossed $153,262,184 worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl694978049/|title=Ride Along|website=Box Office Mojo}}</ref> She reprised her role in the 2016 sequel ''[[Ride Along 2]]''. Like the original film, this sequel was panned by most critics but was a box office success, grossing $124.6 million worldwide during its theatrical run. The third film was announced but was not filmed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thewrap.com/kevin-hart-and-ice-cubes-ride-along-3-in-the-works-exclusive/|title=Kevin Hart and Ice Cube's 'Ride Along 3' in the Works (Exclusive)|first=Beatrice|last=Verhoeven|date=October 13, 2016}}</ref> In 2014, She played [[Yvonne Fair]], one of Brown’s former lovers, in ''[[Get on Up (film)|Get on Up]]'', the biographical drama film about [[James Brown]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deadline.com/2013/11/tika-sumpter-cast-in-james-brown-biopic-get-on-up-boyd-kestner-natalie-imbruglia-topline-indie-comedy-little-loopers/|title=Tika Sumpter Cast In James Brown Biopic 'Get On Up'; Boyd Kestner, Natalie Imbruglia Topline Indie Comedy 'Little Loopers'&nbsp;– Deadline|date=November 15, 2013|work=Deadline|access-date=September 30, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/tika-sumpter-joins-cast-of-universals-james-brown-biopic-get-on-up|title=Tika Sumpter Joins Cast Of Universal's James Brown Biopic&nbsp;– Shadow and Act|author=Tambay A. Obenson|date=November 15, 2013|work=Shadow and Act|access-date=September 30, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212012354/http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/tika-sumpter-joins-cast-of-universals-james-brown-biopic-get-on-up|archive-date=December 12, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> She co-starred opposite [[Queen Latifah]], [[Mo'Nique]], and [[Khandi Alexander]] in the [[HBO Films|HBO]] biographical film ''[[Bessie (film)|Bessie]]'' about the blues singer [[Bessie Smith]] that premiered in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deadline.com/2014/06/charles-s-dutton-mike-epps-join-hbo-films-bessie-smith-biopic/|title=Charles S. Dutton & Mike Epps Join HBO Films' Bessie Smith Biopic|date=June 10, 2014|work=Deadline|access-date=September 30, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/charles-s-dutton-tika-sumpter-mike-epps-join-cast-of-dee-rees-bessie-smith-biopic|title=Charles S. Dutton, Tika Sumpter, Mike Epps Join Cast of D&nbsp;– Shadow and Act|author=Tambay A. Obenson|date=June 10, 2014|work=Shadow and Act|access-date=September 30, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006132029/http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/charles-s-dutton-tika-sumpter-mike-epps-join-cast-of-dee-rees-bessie-smith-biopic|archive-date=October 6, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In 2014, Sumpter co-starred in the action comedy film, ''[[Ride Along (film)|Ride Along]]'', opposite [[Kevin Hart]] and [[Ice Cube]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/tika-sumpter-jay-pharoah-john-leguizamo-bryan-callen-will-ride-along-w-ice-cube-kevin-hart|title=Tika Sumpter, Jay Pharoah, John Leguizamo, Bryan Callen W&nbsp;– Shadow and Act|author=Tambay A. Obenson|date=October 31, 2012|work=Shadow and Act|access-date=September 30, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714223352/http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/tika-sumpter-jay-pharoah-john-leguizamo-bryan-callen-will-ride-along-w-ice-cube-kevin-hart|archive-date=July 14, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/ice-cube-kevin-harts-ride-384751|title=Ice Cube and Kevin Hart's 'Ride Along' to Open Over MLK Weekend in 2014|date=October 31, 2012|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=September 30, 2014}}</ref> The film grossed $153,262,184 worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl694978049/|title=Ride Along|website=Box Office Mojo}}</ref> She reprised her role in the 2016 sequel ''[[Ride Along 2]]''. Like the original film, this sequel was panned by most critics but was a box office success, grossing $124.6 million worldwide during its theatrical run. The third film was announced but was not filmed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thewrap.com/kevin-hart-and-ice-cubes-ride-along-3-in-the-works-exclusive/|title=Kevin Hart and Ice Cube's 'Ride Along 3' in the Works (Exclusive)|first=Beatrice|last=Verhoeven|date=October 13, 2016}}</ref> In 2014, She played [[Yvonne Fair]], one of Brown’s former lovers, in ''[[Get on Up (film)|Get on Up]]'', the biographical drama film about [[James Brown]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2013/11/tika-sumpter-cast-in-james-brown-biopic-get-on-up-boyd-kestner-natalie-imbruglia-topline-indie-comedy-little-loopers-635683/|title=Tika Sumpter Cast In James Brown Biopic 'Get On Up'; Boyd Kestner, Natalie Imbruglia Topline Indie Comedy 'Little Loopers'&nbsp;– Deadline|date=November 15, 2013|work=Deadline|access-date=September 30, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/tika-sumpter-joins-cast-of-universals-james-brown-biopic-get-on-up|title=Tika Sumpter Joins Cast Of Universal's James Brown Biopic&nbsp;– Shadow and Act|author=Tambay A. Obenson|date=November 15, 2013|work=Shadow and Act|access-date=September 30, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212012354/http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/tika-sumpter-joins-cast-of-universals-james-brown-biopic-get-on-up|archive-date=December 12, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> She co-starred opposite [[Queen Latifah]], [[Mo'Nique]], and [[Khandi Alexander]] in the [[HBO Films|HBO]] biographical film ''[[Bessie (film)|Bessie]]'' about the blues singer [[Bessie Smith]] that premiered in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2014/06/charles-s-dutton-mike-epps-join-hbo-films-bessie-smith-biopic-786915/|title=Charles S. Dutton & Mike Epps Join HBO Films' Bessie Smith Biopic|date=June 10, 2014|work=Deadline|access-date=September 30, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/charles-s-dutton-tika-sumpter-mike-epps-join-cast-of-dee-rees-bessie-smith-biopic|title=Charles S. Dutton, Tika Sumpter, Mike Epps Join Cast of D&nbsp;– Shadow and Act|author=Tambay A. Obenson|date=June 10, 2014|work=Shadow and Act|access-date=September 30, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006132029/http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/charles-s-dutton-tika-sumpter-mike-epps-join-cast-of-dee-rees-bessie-smith-biopic|archive-date=October 6, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>


=== 2016–present ===
=== 2016–present ===
Sumpter played a young [[Michelle Obama|Michelle Robinson]] in the biographical romantic drama film, ''[[Southside with You]]'' about the early romance between Barack and Michelle Obama.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/tika-sumpter-will-play-michelle-obama-in-before-sunset-style-romance-on-obamas-first-date-20141205|title=Tika Sumpter Will Play Michelle Obama in 'Before Sunset'-&nbsp;– Shadow and Act|author=Tambay A. Obenson|date=December 5, 2014|work=Shadow and Act|access-date=December 5, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141209053637/http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/tika-sumpter-will-play-michelle-obama-in-before-sunset-style-romance-on-obamas-first-date-20141205|archive-date=December 9, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2014/12/obama-movie-first-date-cast-1201309705/|title=Barack & Michelle Obama First Date Movie In Works&nbsp;– Deadline|author=Jen Yamato|work=Deadline|date=December 5, 2014|access-date=December 5, 2014}}</ref> The film premiered at the [[2016 Sundance Film Festival]] and received positive reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/southside_with_you/?search=Southside%20with%20You|title=Southside With You|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|date=January 25, 2016|access-date=January 25, 2016}}</ref> Sumpter also co-produced the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2016/film/festivals/sundance-breakthrough-performances-1201692891/|title=Sundance Film Festival 2016: 19 Biggest Breakout Stars&nbsp;– Variety|work=Variety|date=January 30, 2016|access-date=February 16, 2016}}</ref> The film premiered at the [[2016 Sundance Film Festival]], where it garnered critical acclaim.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/southside_with_you|title=Southside With You - Rotten Tomatoes|date=August 26, 2016|website=www.rottentomatoes.com}}</ref> In his Sundance review, ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]''‘s chief film critic Todd McCarthy wrote: “From the first second she’s onscreen, the striking Tika Sumpter is 100 percent the Michelle Obama the public has come to know: formidable, intellectually probing and a bit fierce.”<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/southside-you-michelle-obama-tika-922955/|title='Southside With You's' Tika Sumpter on Portraying an "Embodiment Rather Than a Caricature" of Future First Lady|first=Mia|last=Galuppo|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |date=August 26, 2016}}</ref> Sumpter received [[Gotham Awards]] and [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture]] nominations for this performance.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2016/12/image-awards-nominees-beyonce-nate-parker-donald-glover-48th-naacp-image-awards-1201869526/|title=NAACP Image Awards: Nate Parker & Donald Glover Lead Film & TV Noms; Beyonce Tops Field|first=Patrick|last=Hipes|date=December 13, 2016}}</ref> Sumpter is an honorary member of [[Alpha Kappa Alpha]] sorority. She was inducted into the organization on July 10, 2016, at the 67th annual Boule, in Atlanta, Georgia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://theybf.com/2016/07/10/sotika-sumpter-unveiled-her-baby-bump-during-her-aka-sorority-induction|title=So...Tika Sumpter Unveiled Her BABY BUMP During Her AKA Sorority Induction|access-date=October 11, 2016}}</ref>
Sumpter played a young [[Michelle Obama|Michelle Robinson]] in the biographical romantic drama film, ''[[Southside with You]]'' about the early romance between Barack and Michelle Obama.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/tika-sumpter-will-play-michelle-obama-in-before-sunset-style-romance-on-obamas-first-date-20141205|title=Tika Sumpter Will Play Michelle Obama in 'Before Sunset'-&nbsp;– Shadow and Act|author=Tambay A. Obenson|date=December 5, 2014|work=Shadow and Act|access-date=December 5, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141209053637/http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/tika-sumpter-will-play-michelle-obama-in-before-sunset-style-romance-on-obamas-first-date-20141205|archive-date=December 9, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2014/12/obama-movie-first-date-cast-1201309705/|title=Barack & Michelle Obama First Date Movie In Works&nbsp;– Deadline|author=Jen Yamato|work=Deadline|date=December 5, 2014|access-date=December 5, 2014}}</ref> The film premiered at the [[2016 Sundance Film Festival]] and received positive reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/southside_with_you/?search=Southside%20with%20You|title=Southside With You|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|date=January 25, 2016|access-date=January 25, 2016}}</ref> Sumpter also co-produced the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2016/film/festivals/sundance-breakthrough-performances-1201692891/|title=Sundance Film Festival 2016: 19 Biggest Breakout Stars&nbsp;– Variety|work=Variety|date=January 30, 2016|access-date=February 16, 2016}}</ref> The film premiered at the [[2016 Sundance Film Festival]], where it garnered critical acclaim.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/southside_with_you|title=Southside With You - Rotten Tomatoes|date=August 26, 2016|website=www.rottentomatoes.com}}</ref> In his Sundance review, ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]''‘s chief film critic Todd McCarthy wrote: “From the first second she’s onscreen, the striking Tika Sumpter is 100 percent the Michelle Obama the public has come to know: formidable, intellectually probing and a bit fierce.”<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/southside-you-michelle-obama-tika-922955/|title='Southside With You's' Tika Sumpter on Portraying an "Embodiment Rather Than a Caricature" of Future First Lady|first=Mia|last=Galuppo|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |date=August 26, 2016}}</ref> Sumpter received [[Gotham Awards]] and [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture]] nominations for this performance.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2016/12/image-awards-nominees-beyonce-nate-parker-donald-glover-48th-naacp-image-awards-1201869526/|title=NAACP Image Awards: Nate Parker & Donald Glover Lead Film & TV Noms; Beyonce Tops Field|first=Patrick|last=Hipes|date=December 13, 2016}}</ref> Sumpter is an honorary member of [[Alpha Kappa Alpha]] sorority. She was inducted into the organization on July 10, 2016, at the 67th annual Boule, in Atlanta, Georgia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://theybf.com/2016/07/10/sotika-sumpter-unveiled-her-baby-bump-during-her-aka-sorority-induction|title=So...Tika Sumpter Unveiled Her BABY BUMP During Her AKA Sorority Induction|access-date=October 11, 2016}}</ref>


In 2018, Sumpter appeared opposite [[Robert Redford]] and [[Casey Affleck]]in the crime drama film, ''[[The Old Man & the Gun]]'', directed by [[David Lowery (director)|David Lowery]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2017/03/tika-sumpter-casey-affleck-the-old-man-and-the-gun-robert-redford-1202049741/|title=Tika Sumpter Joins Casey Affleck In 'The Old Man And The Gun'|first=Amanda|last=N'Duka|date=March 23, 2017|access-date=March 26, 2017}}</ref> She received [[Women's Image Network Awards|Women's Image Network Award]] nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Also that year, she starred the comedy-drama film ''[[Nobody's Fool (2018 film)|Nobody's Fool]]'' for [[Paramount Players]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2018/film/news/tiffany-haddish-tyler-perry-movie-the-list-1202718756/|title=Tiffany Haddish to Star in Tyler Perry Comedy 'The List'|first=Dave|last=McNary|date=March 5, 2018|access-date=March 6, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/03/tiffany-haddish-tyler-perry-movie-the-list-paramount-players-1202311885/|title=Tiffany Haddish To Star In Tyler Perry's New Movie 'The List' For Paramount Players|first=Patrick|last=Hipes|date=March 5, 2018|access-date=March 6, 2018}}</ref> It received negative reviews from critics and grossed $33 million worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl3791816193/|title=Nobody's Fool|website=Box Office Mojo}}</ref> The following year, she starred in the political thriller ''[[An Acceptable Loss]]'' written and directed by [[Joe Chappelle]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2017/06/the-pages-movie-tika-sumpter-jamie-lee-curtis-ben-tavassoli-1202117388/|title=Tika Sumpter & Jamie Lee Curtis To Topline Political Thriller 'The Pages'|first=Patrick|last=Hipes|date=June 21, 2017|access-date=June 21, 2017}}</ref> She also starred and produced the sports drama film ''[[The Nomads (film)|The Nomads]]'' that premiered at the [[ Philadelphia Film Festival|28th Philadelphia Film Festival]].<ref>https://www.blackfilm.com/read/2019/10/the-nomads-starring-tika-sumpter-to-screen-at-the-28th-philadelphia-film-festival/</ref>
In 2018, Sumpter appeared opposite [[Robert Redford]] and [[Casey Affleck]] in the crime drama film, ''[[The Old Man & the Gun]]'', directed by [[David Lowery (director)|David Lowery]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2017/03/tika-sumpter-casey-affleck-the-old-man-and-the-gun-robert-redford-1202049741/|title=Tika Sumpter Joins Casey Affleck In 'The Old Man And The Gun'|first=Amanda|last=N'Duka|date=March 23, 2017|access-date=March 26, 2017}}</ref> She received [[Women's Image Network Awards|Women's Image Network Award]] nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Also that year, she starred the comedy-drama film ''[[Nobody's Fool (2018 film)|Nobody's Fool]]'' for [[Paramount Players]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2018/film/news/tiffany-haddish-tyler-perry-movie-the-list-1202718756/|title=Tiffany Haddish to Star in Tyler Perry Comedy 'The List'|first=Dave|last=McNary|date=March 5, 2018|access-date=March 6, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/03/tiffany-haddish-tyler-perry-movie-the-list-paramount-players-1202311885/|title=Tiffany Haddish To Star In Tyler Perry's New Movie 'The List' For Paramount Players|first=Patrick|last=Hipes|date=March 5, 2018|access-date=March 6, 2018}}</ref> It received negative reviews from critics and grossed $33 million worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl3791816193/|title=Nobody's Fool|website=Box Office Mojo}}</ref> The following year, she starred in the political thriller ''[[An Acceptable Loss]]'' written and directed by [[Joe Chappelle]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2017/06/the-pages-movie-tika-sumpter-jamie-lee-curtis-ben-tavassoli-1202117388/|title=Tika Sumpter & Jamie Lee Curtis To Topline Political Thriller 'The Pages'|first=Patrick|last=Hipes|date=June 21, 2017|access-date=June 21, 2017}}</ref> She also starred and produced the sports drama film ''[[The Nomads (film)|The Nomads]]'' that premiered at the [[Philadelphia Film Festival|28th Philadelphia Film Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.blackfilm.com/read/2019/10/the-nomads-starring-tika-sumpter-to-screen-at-the-28th-philadelphia-film-festival/ | title=The Nomads, Starring Tika Sumpter, To Screen At The 28th Philadelphia Film Festival | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200302203206/https://www.blackfilm.com/read/2019/10/the-nomads-starring-tika-sumpter-to-screen-at-the-28th-philadelphia-film-festival/ | archive-date=2020-03-02}}</ref>


In 2019, Sumpter was cast in the ABC comedy series, ''[[Mixed-ish]]'', a prequel spinoff of ''[[Black-ish]]'', playing the role of Alicia, Rainbow's mother.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/05/black-ish-renewed-season-6-spinoff-mixed-ish-ordered-abc-1202606484/|title='Black-ish' Renewed for Season 6; Rainbow Spinoff 'Mixed-ish' Ordered By ABC|first1=Denise|last1=Petski|date=May 2, 2019|access-date=May 12, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/black-ish-renewed-season-6-mixed-ish-prequel-abc-1203177944/|title='Black-ish' Renewed for Season 6 at ABC, 'Mixed-ish' Prequel Ordered to Series|first1=Rachel|last1=Yang|date=May 2, 2019|access-date=May 12, 2019}}</ref> The series was canceled after two seasons in 2021. In 2020, she starred as Maddie Wachowski in the action-adventure comedy film, [[Sonic the Hedgehog (film)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'']] based on the video game franchise.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2018/film/news/tika-sumpter-sonic-the-hedgehog-movie-james-marsden-1202836306/|title=Tika Sumpter Lands Female Lead in 'Sonic the Hedgehog' Movie (EXCLUSIVE)|first1=Justin|last1=Kroll|date=June 7, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://movieweb.com/sonic-the-hedgehog-interview-tika-sumpter/|title='Sonic the Hedgehog' Actress Tika Sumpter Talks Bringing the Video Game to Life [Exclusive]|date=February 12, 2020|website=movieweb.com}}</ref> It grossed $319 million worldwide, becoming the sixth highest-grossing film of 2020. She reprised her role in the 2022 [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (film)|sequel]], that grossed over $405 million worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/sonic-2-natasha-rothwell-tika-sumpter-interview/|title=Natasha Rothwell & Tika Sumpter Interview: Sonic The Hedgehog 2|first1=Ash|last1=Crossan|website=[[Screen Rant]] |date=April 8, 2022}}</ref> A sequel, ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (film)|Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'', is scheduled for release in December 20, 2024.
In 2019, Sumpter was cast in the ABC comedy series, ''[[Mixed-ish]]'', a prequel spinoff of ''[[Black-ish]]'', playing the role of Alicia, Rainbow's mother.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/05/black-ish-renewed-season-6-spinoff-mixed-ish-ordered-abc-1202606484/|title='Black-ish' Renewed for Season 6; Rainbow Spinoff 'Mixed-ish' Ordered By ABC|first1=Denise|last1=Petski|date=May 2, 2019|access-date=May 12, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/black-ish-renewed-season-6-mixed-ish-prequel-abc-1203177944/|title='Black-ish' Renewed for Season 6 at ABC, 'Mixed-ish' Prequel Ordered to Series|first1=Rachel|last1=Yang|date=May 2, 2019|access-date=May 12, 2019}}</ref> The series was canceled after two seasons in 2021. In 2020, she starred as Maddie Wachowski in the action-adventure comedy film, [[Sonic the Hedgehog (film)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'']] based on the video game franchise.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2018/film/news/tika-sumpter-sonic-the-hedgehog-movie-james-marsden-1202836306/|title=Tika Sumpter Lands Female Lead in 'Sonic the Hedgehog' Movie (EXCLUSIVE)|first1=Justin|last1=Kroll|date=June 7, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://movieweb.com/sonic-the-hedgehog-interview-tika-sumpter/|title='Sonic the Hedgehog' Actress Tika Sumpter Talks Bringing the Video Game to Life [Exclusive]|date=February 12, 2020|website=movieweb.com}}</ref> It grossed $319 million worldwide, becoming the sixth highest-grossing film of 2020. She reprised her role in the 2022 [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (film)|sequel]], that grossed over $405 million worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/sonic-2-natasha-rothwell-tika-sumpter-interview/|title=Natasha Rothwell & Tika Sumpter Interview: Sonic The Hedgehog 2|first1=Ash|last1=Crossan|website=[[Screen Rant]] |date=April 8, 2022}}</ref> A sequel, ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (film)|Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'', is scheduled for release in December 20, 2024.
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Tika Sumpter
Sumpter in 2013
Born
Euphemia LatiQue Sumpter[1]

(1980-06-20) June 20, 1980 (age 44)
Queens, New York, U.S.
Alma materMarymount Manhattan College
Occupations
  • Actress
  • producer
  • television host
Years active2000–present
Spouse
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(m. 2022)​
Children1

Euphemia LatiQue "Tika" Sumpter (born June 20, 1980)[2] is an American actress and producer. Sumpter began her career as the host of Best Friend's Date. From 2005 to 2010, she appeared in the daytime soap opera One Life to Live. In 2010, she made her film debut in Stomp the Yard: Homecoming and later featured in supporting roles for What's Your Number? (2011), Sparkle (2012), and A Madea Christmas (2013).

From 2013 to 2021, Sumpter starred as Candace Young in the OWN prime time soap opera, The Haves and the Have Nots. During that time, she starred in the action comedy film Ride Along (2014) and its sequel Ride Along 2 (2016), the biographical drama Get On Up (2014), the crime drama The Old Man & the Gun (2018), and the romantic comedy Nobody's Fool (2018). In 2016, she produced and starred as Michelle Robinson Obama in the biographical romantic drama film, Southside with You receiving NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture nomination. From 2019 to 2021, she starred in the ABC comedy series, Mixed-ish. She later starred as Maddie Wachowski in the action-adventure comedy film, Sonic the Hedgehog (2020), its 2022 sequel and is set to reprise her role in its 2024 sequel, as well as appearing in the spin-off show, Knuckles.

Early life

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Sumpter was born in Queens, New York City.[3] She was a cheerleader at her high school. She graduated from Longwood Senior High School in Middle Island, New York and studied at Marymount Manhattan College where she majored in communications.[3]

Career

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2000–2011

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Sumpter began her career as a model and appeared in commercials for Hewlett-Packard and Liz Claiborne's Curve fragrances. She also worked as a waitress before acting.[3] In 2004, she served as the co-host for the reality series Best Friend's Date, which was broadcast on Nickelodeon's defunct cable channel The N, now titled TeenNick. The following year she landed the role of Layla Williamson in the ABC daytime soap opera, One Life to Live. For her portrayal of Layla, Sumpter was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Best Actress in a Daytime Drama Series in 2008. She first appeared on-screen on July 15, 2005,[4] playing the role regularly through September 14, 2010. Sumpter reappeared in the role on November 9–10, 2010, and January 21 and 24, 2011.[5][6]

In 2010, Sumpter made her film debut in Stomp the Yard: Homecoming and briefly appeared in Salt. From January to May 2011, Sumpter appeared in The CW teen drama series, Gossip Girl as Raina Thorpe.[7] She played singer Jason Derülo's girlfriend in the video for his song "It Girl".[8] In 2011, she appeared in the romantic comedy film What's Your Number?. From 2011 to 2012 she also had a recurring role as Jenna Rice in the BET comedy series, The Game.[9]

2012–2015

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Sumpter played Delores "Dee" Anderson in the musical-drama Sparkle, inspired by the story of The Supremes.[10] Sumpter is heard on the Sparkle: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, and appears in the music video for "Celebrate".[11] After Sparkle, she starred alongside John Stamos in the independent comedy film My Man Is a Loser.[12][13] The film received limited theatrical release on July 25, 2014, by Lionsgate Films. In 2013, she starred in the Christmas comedy film A Madea Christmas by Tyler Perry.[14] Perry later cast Sumpter as a lead character and main villainess Candace Young in the Oprah Winfrey Network prime time soap opera The Haves and the Have Nots.[15][16][17] The series was a hit for the Oprah Winfrey Network.[18][19][20] The series premiered on May 28, 2013, and ran for 8 seasons until July 20, 2021.

In 2014, Sumpter co-starred in the action comedy film, Ride Along, opposite Kevin Hart and Ice Cube.[21][22] The film grossed $153,262,184 worldwide.[23] She reprised her role in the 2016 sequel Ride Along 2. Like the original film, this sequel was panned by most critics but was a box office success, grossing $124.6 million worldwide during its theatrical run. The third film was announced but was not filmed.[24] In 2014, She played Yvonne Fair, one of Brown’s former lovers, in Get on Up, the biographical drama film about James Brown.[25][26] She co-starred opposite Queen Latifah, Mo'Nique, and Khandi Alexander in the HBO biographical film Bessie about the blues singer Bessie Smith that premiered in 2015.[27][28]

2016–present

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Sumpter played a young Michelle Robinson in the biographical romantic drama film, Southside with You about the early romance between Barack and Michelle Obama.[29][30] The film premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival and received positive reviews from critics.[31] Sumpter also co-produced the film.[32] The film premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, where it garnered critical acclaim.[33] In his Sundance review, The Hollywood Reporter‘s chief film critic Todd McCarthy wrote: “From the first second she’s onscreen, the striking Tika Sumpter is 100 percent the Michelle Obama the public has come to know: formidable, intellectually probing and a bit fierce.”[34] Sumpter received Gotham Awards and NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture nominations for this performance.[35] Sumpter is an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. She was inducted into the organization on July 10, 2016, at the 67th annual Boule, in Atlanta, Georgia.[36]

In 2018, Sumpter appeared opposite Robert Redford and Casey Affleck in the crime drama film, The Old Man & the Gun, directed by David Lowery.[37] She received Women's Image Network Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Also that year, she starred the comedy-drama film Nobody's Fool for Paramount Players.[38][39] It received negative reviews from critics and grossed $33 million worldwide.[40] The following year, she starred in the political thriller An Acceptable Loss written and directed by Joe Chappelle.[41] She also starred and produced the sports drama film The Nomads that premiered at the 28th Philadelphia Film Festival.[42]

In 2019, Sumpter was cast in the ABC comedy series, Mixed-ish, a prequel spinoff of Black-ish, playing the role of Alicia, Rainbow's mother.[43][44] The series was canceled after two seasons in 2021. In 2020, she starred as Maddie Wachowski in the action-adventure comedy film, Sonic the Hedgehog based on the video game franchise.[45][46] It grossed $319 million worldwide, becoming the sixth highest-grossing film of 2020. She reprised her role in the 2022 sequel, that grossed over $405 million worldwide.[47] A sequel, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, is scheduled for release in December 20, 2024.

In 2023, Sumpter made her directing debut with the short film Night Off which premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.[48] She had a recurring role in the second season of Starz comedy series, Run the World.[49] She starred opposite Snoop Dogg in the sports comedy film The Underdoggs that is set to release on January 26, 2024 by MGM.[50]

Personal life

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On October 8, 2016, Sumpter gave birth to her daughter, Ella-Loren.[51] In January 2017, Sumpter announced that she was engaged to her The Haves and the Have Nots co-star, Nicholas James.[52] The couple married in 2022.[53]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2009 Brooklyn's Finest Neighborhood girl Uncredited
2010 Stomp the Yard: Homecoming Nikki
Salt Front deskwoman
2011 Whisper Me a Lullaby Emma
What's Your Number? Jamie
2012 Think Like a Man Dominic's Girlfriend
Sparkle Delores "Dee" Anderson
2013 A Madea Christmas Lacey
2014 Ride Along Angela Payton
My Man Is a Loser Clarissa
Get On Up Yvonne Fair Nominated — Black Reel Award for Best Ensemble
2015 You Never Left Euphemia Short film
2016 Ride Along 2 Angela Payton-Barber
Southside with You Michelle Robinson[54] Also producer
Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle Award for Best Chicago Film
Nominated — Gotham Award — Audience Award
Nominated — NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture
Nominated — Indiana Film Journalists Association for Breakout of the Year[55]
2018 The Old Man & the Gun Maureen Nominated — Women's Image Network Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nobody's Fool Danica
2019 An Acceptable Loss Elizabeth "Libby" Lamm
The Nomads Cassey McNamara Also producer
Philadelphia Film Festival Award for Best Feature Film[56]
2020 Sonic the Hedgehog Maddie Wachowski
2022 Sonic the Hedgehog 2
2024 The Underdoggs Cherise
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Maddie Wachowski Post-production

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2004–05 Best Friend's Date Herself Host
2005–11 One Life to Live Layla Williamson Series regular, 234 episodes
Nominated—NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series (2008)
2006 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Vegas Episode: "Class"
2011 Gossip Girl Raina Thorpe Recurring role, 11 episodes
2011–12 The Game Jenna Rice Recurring role, 10 episodes
2013 Being Mary Jane Tonya Episode: "Pilot"
2013–21 The Haves and the Have Nots Candace Young Series regular
2015 Bessie Lucille Television film
2018–21 Final Space Quinn, Nightfall Animated series
2019–21 Mixed-ish Alicia Johnson Series regular
2023 Run the World Naomi Recurring role
2024 Knuckles Maddie Wachowski Miniseries

Video games

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Year Title Voice role
2022 Final Space: The Rescue Nightfall

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