Lela Rochon Net Worth, Daughter, Husband, Age, Height, and 2023

Lela Rochon Bio | Wiki

Lela Rochon ( Born: Lela Rochon Staples) is a popular American actress who is well known for her starring role as Robin Stokes in the 1995 romantic drama film Waiting to Exhale. In 1995, Lela 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.

Lela 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 2004, Lela co-starred opposite Katie Holmes in the romantic comedy film First Daughter. In 2009, Lela had cameo in crime drama Brooklyn’s Finest directed by her husband, Antoine Fuqua.

Lela played one of the 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. Lela 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 2017, Lela had a recurring role in the CBS crime drama series Training Day, and in 2019 on the Oprah Winfrey Network drama David Makes Man.

Lela Rochon Age

Lela was born on April 17, 1964, in Torrance, California, in the United States. She is 60 years old. Lela celebrates her birthday on April 17, every year.

Lela Rochon Height

She is a woman of above-average stature. Lela stands at a height of 5 ft 9 in ( approx. 1.75m ).

Lela Rochon Parents

She 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. Lela’s parents are of Haitian descent, and she was named after her paternal grandmother. Lela has an older half-brother named Kenneth, but she grew up living in an only-child household. She holds American nationality.

Lela Rochon Sister

She has no sister at the moment.

Lela Rochon Husband | And Husband | Married

Lela is married to her husband Antoine Fuqua a film director known for his work in the action and thriller genres. The two became engaged in 1998 and married on April 9, 1999. Lela and Antoine have two children together, Asia and Brando Fuqua, born in 2002 and 2004, respectively. Antoine has a son named Zachary from his previous relationship.

Lela Rochon Ex Husband

Previously, Lela was married to Adolfo Quinones who is one of “The Original Lockers”, the forefathers of hip-hop dancing. The two divorced in 1987 after five years of marriage.

Lela Rochon Daughter

Lela has a daughter Asia Rochon Fuqua who was born in 2002. Asia’s father is Antoine Fuqua.

Lela Rochon Education

Lela is a 1982 graduate of Cerritos High School in Cerritos, California. In 1986, Lela graduated from California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), where she earned a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism, with minors in sociology and theatre. In 2016, Lela returned to CSUDH as the keynote speaker at the commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities.

Actress Lela Rochon

While studying in college, she became one of the ‘Spudettes’, featured in the famous Spuds McKenzie Budweiser / Bud light TV commercials, between 1984 and 1986. In 1982, Lela appeared as an extra in the movie Breakin’. Three years later, Lela was seen in the movie ‘A Bunny’s Tale’, which was based on Gloria Steinem’s experiences as a Playboy Bunny.

In 1985, Lela made her movie debut in ‘Fox Trap’, starring opposite Fred Williamson. Two years later, Lela starred in the film ‘The Wild Pair’ as Debby. In 1989, she played the memorable character Sunshine in ‘Harlem Nights’, starring opposite Eddie Murphy. Three years later, Lela worked in the successful romantic comedy, ‘Boomerang’. Lela began appearing as a regular character on the WB sitcom ‘The Wayans Bros’ in 1995.

In the same year, Lela essayed the role of Robin Stokes in the drama film ‘Waiting to Exhale’, an adaptation of the Terry McMillan novel. Lela starred opposite Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett, and Loretta Devine in it. In 1996, Lela was cast in Showtime cable network’s film ‘Mr. and Mrs. Loving’ and the crime thriller film ‘The Chamber’.

Lela Rochon Movie List | Movies

– Breakin’ (1984) as Extra in First Scene.
– A Bunny’s Tale (1985) as Charlotte.
– Stewardess School (1986) as School Instructor.
– The Wild Pair (1987) as Debby.
– Harlem Nights (1989) as Sunshine.
– Boomerang (1992) as Christie.
– Waiting to Exhale (1995) as Robin Stokes.
– The Chamber (1996) as Nora Stark.
– Ruby Bridges (1998) as Lucielle ‘Lucy’ Bridges.
– Why Do Fools Fall in Love (1998) as Emira Eagle.
– Brooklyn’s Finest (2009) as Investigator #1.
– Blood Done Sign My Name (2010) as Roseanna Allen.

Lela Rochon 90s

In 1996, Lela was cast in Showtime cable network’s film ‘Mr. and Mrs. Loving’ and the crime thriller film ‘The Chamber’. The year 1997 saw Lela starring in a crime thriller movie called ‘Gang Related’. A year later, Lela was seen in films like ‘Why Do Fools Fall in Love’, ‘Knock Off’ and ‘The Big Hit’. In 1999, Lela appeared in Oliver Stone-directed movie ‘Any Given Sunday’.

Lela Rochon 2023

As of 2023, Lela is worth $10 million.

Lela Rochon 2022

In 2022, Lela appeared as Dr. Turner in Family Reunion (TV series).

Lela Rochon Waiting to Exhale | Movie

She starred as Robin Stokes in the 1995 romantic drama film Waiting to Exhale. Waiting to Exhale was adapted from the 1992 novel of the same name by Terry McMillan.

Lela Rochon Now | Today

As of now, Lela is the wife of American film director Antoine Fuqua.

Antoine Fuqua And Lela Rochon

In 1999, Lela married film director Antoine Fuqua. Together, they have a daughter, Asia Rochon Fuqua, and a son named Brando Fuqua. Lela suffered a miscarriage in 2001.

Lela Rochon Family Reunion

She starred as as Dr. Turner in the American sitcom Family Reunion created by Meg DeLoatch that was released via streaming on Netflix on July 10, 2019. In September 2019, Family Reunion was renewed for a second season which premiered on April 5, 2021. Part 4 was released on August 26, 2021. In October 2021, Family Reunion was renewed for a third and final season, Part 5, which premiered on October 27, 2022.

Lela Rochon Sunshine | Sunshine

In 1989, Lela acted opposite Eddie Murphy in 1989’s Harlem Nights, as the memorable “Sunshine” character.

Lela Rochon Lifetime Movie

In 2001, Lela made her return to television with one of leading roles alongside Bonnie Bedelia, Nancy McKeon, Tracey Needham, and Lisa Vidal in the Lifetime crime drama series, The Division. Lela left the series after a single season.

Lela Rochon Haitian

Lela’s parents are of Haitian descent.

Lela Rochon White Dress | Waiting To Exhale Dress

In 2021, actress Lela shared a sweet full-circle moment with her fans from her daughter’s prom. Asia Fuqua, Lela’s daughter with husband and director Antoine Fuqua, went to her high school prom wearing the iconic red dress her mother wore to the 1995 premiere of Waiting to Exhale.

Lela Rochon Breakin

In 1984, Lela appeared as an extra in the movie Breakin’, where she met the man who would later become her husband. Breakin’ was inspired by a 1983 documentary titled Breakin’ ‘n’ Enterin’, set in the multi-racial hip hop club Radio-Tron, based out of MacArthur Park in Los Angeles. The film was one of the final Cannon film productions released by MGM/UA.

Lela Rochon Husband Antoine Fuqua

Lela’s husband Antoine Fuqua is an American film director known for his work in the action and thriller genres. Antoine studied electrical engineering in preparation for work with the military. He started his career directing music videos for artists like Toni Braxton and Prince.