Cast & creator
Lela Rochon
Best known for The Jennifer Hudson Show, The Outer Limits, The Cosby Show
Lela Rochon (born Lela Rochon Staples; April 17, 1964) is an American actress who is best known for her role as Robin Stokes in the movie Waiting to Exhale. In 1996, Lela was chosen by People (USA) magazine as one of the "50 most beautiful people in the world". Description above from the Wikipedia article Lela Rochon, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Also known as: Lela Rochon Quinones, Lela Rochon Fuqua, Lela Rochon Staples
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1979–2026 · acting roles
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Filmography (59)
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The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self
2022
The Outer Limits
Beth Carter
1995
The Cosby Show
Veronica
1984
21 Jump Street
Denise Price
1987
Intimate Portrait
Self
1993
The Division
Angela Reid
2001
The Chi
Wedding Planner
2018
The Facts of Life
1979
Insecure
Jackie
2016
Tales from the Crypt
Mercedes
1989The Reichen Show
Self
2005
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Cindy
1990
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Denise, Mark's Old Girl Friend
1992Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Paula
1992
The Wayans Bros.
Lisa Saunders
1995
227
1985
Training Day
Mrs. Craig
2017
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Self - Guest
1996
David Makes Man
Alma
2019
Alone Together
Rose
2018
Any Given Sunday
Vanessa Struthers
1999
Roc
Carol
1991
The Big Hit
Chantel
1998
The Family Business: New Orleans
Big Shirley Duncan
2025The Family Business: New Orleans
Associate Producer
2025Out All Night
Victoria
1992
First Daughter
Liz Pappas
2004
Brooklyn's Finest
Investigator #1 (as Lela Rochon Fuqua)
2010
Harlem Nights
Sunshine
1989
Detective Extralarge
Wendy
1991
The Dating App Killer: The Monica White Story
Monica White
2026The Dating App Killer: The Monica White Story
Executive Producer
2026
Waiting to Exhale
Robin
1995
Gang Related
Cynthia Webb
1997
Boomerang
Christie
1992
The Chamber
Nora Stark
1996
Knock Off
Karen Lee
1998
The Meteor Man
Vanessa
1993
Supremacy
Mother
2014
Breakin'
Extra in First Scene (uncredited)
1984
Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo
Dancer
1984
Why Do Fools Fall In Love
Emira Eagle
1998
Stewardess School
School Instructor
1986
Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted 2 Love
Deena
2026
Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted by Love
Deena
2024
Blood Done Sign My Name
Roseanna Allen
2010
A Bunny's Tale
Charlotte
1985
Legal Deceit
1997
Mr. and Mrs. Loving
Mildred 'Bean' Jeter
1996
The Wild Pair
Debby
1987
Fatal Secrets
Sharlene
2009Fatal Secrets
Associate Producer
2009
Let the Church Say Amen
2013
Into the Homeland
Exquisite Woman
1987
Ruby Bridges
Lucielle 'Lucy' Bridges
1998
Foxtrap
Lindy
1986
Reversion
Maya
2015Shopping Cart Killer
Monica
Labor Pains
Lulu Brown
2000