Holly Robinson Peete’s career is anchored by full-circle moments. So it’s pretty fitting that her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony is also pillared by a blast from the past.
“I got very emotional, and I thought about my mom driving me across the country when I was 9 years old from Philadelphia in search of a better life,” she tells Variety. “I thought of her becoming a personal manager and signing her first client, LeVar Burton. She was the Og momager and she is absolutely the reason why I’m getting this star.”
Fast forward to June 21 and Burton is one of the people speaking on Peete’s behalf when she receives that star. “I can’t wait to hear him speak on the 11-year-old Holly,” she adds.
Growing up, Peete was always around actors. Her mother, Dolores Robinson, represented clients including Martin Sheen, Pierce Brosnan, Wesley Snipes, Rosie Perez and Michael Clarke Duncan.
“I got very emotional, and I thought about my mom driving me across the country when I was 9 years old from Philadelphia in search of a better life,” she tells Variety. “I thought of her becoming a personal manager and signing her first client, LeVar Burton. She was the Og momager and she is absolutely the reason why I’m getting this star.”
Fast forward to June 21 and Burton is one of the people speaking on Peete’s behalf when she receives that star. “I can’t wait to hear him speak on the 11-year-old Holly,” she adds.
Growing up, Peete was always around actors. Her mother, Dolores Robinson, represented clients including Martin Sheen, Pierce Brosnan, Wesley Snipes, Rosie Perez and Michael Clarke Duncan.
- 6/20/2022
- by Amber Dowling
- Variety Film + TV
Eve paid tribute to Natalie Desselle following the B.A.P.S actress’ death on Monday.
“Can’t believe it. Rest in Peace @nataliedessellereid thank you for your light and spirit. Prayers, peace and blessings. Please pray for her family,” The Talk co-host captioned an Instagram post of Desselle smiling.
From 2003 to 2006 the two actresses starred together in Meg DeLoatch’s Upn sitcom Eve. Desselle starred as Janie Egins, a friend of Eve’s protagonist Shelley Williams. On the show Desselle’s Janie helped Eve’s Shelley identify the new face of their new clothing line, prepare for upcoming fashion shows and more. Desselle and Eve also starred alongside Jason George, Ali Landry, Brian Hooks and Sean Maguire.
Desselle’s manager Dolores Robinson confirmed the actress’ death on social media earlier on Monday. She was 53.
“Natalie Desselle the beautiful talented actress passed away this morning. Natalie was a bright light.
“Can’t believe it. Rest in Peace @nataliedessellereid thank you for your light and spirit. Prayers, peace and blessings. Please pray for her family,” The Talk co-host captioned an Instagram post of Desselle smiling.
From 2003 to 2006 the two actresses starred together in Meg DeLoatch’s Upn sitcom Eve. Desselle starred as Janie Egins, a friend of Eve’s protagonist Shelley Williams. On the show Desselle’s Janie helped Eve’s Shelley identify the new face of their new clothing line, prepare for upcoming fashion shows and more. Desselle and Eve also starred alongside Jason George, Ali Landry, Brian Hooks and Sean Maguire.
Desselle’s manager Dolores Robinson confirmed the actress’ death on social media earlier on Monday. She was 53.
“Natalie Desselle the beautiful talented actress passed away this morning. Natalie was a bright light.
- 12/7/2020
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Actress Natalie Desselle-Reid has died at age 53. Her manager, Dolores Robinson, confirmed the news on Twitter on Monday writing, "Natalie Desselle the beautiful talented actress passed away this morning. Natalie was a bright light. She was an amazing actress and comedienne but also an awesome mother & wife. Sending prayers to her family. I had the pleasure of managing her career." Natalie had reportedly been battling colon cancer prior to her death.
Natalie was well known for her portrayal of Mickey in B.A.P.S., along with many other acting credits, including Eve, Set It Off, How to Be a Player, Built to Last, and Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella. Following the news, Halle Berry, who starred alongside Natalie in B.A.P.S., reacted on Instagram writing, "i'm in total shock. completely heartbroken. gonna need a minute." Natalie is survived by her husband, Leonard Reid, and three children.
Natalie was well known for her portrayal of Mickey in B.A.P.S., along with many other acting credits, including Eve, Set It Off, How to Be a Player, Built to Last, and Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella. Following the news, Halle Berry, who starred alongside Natalie in B.A.P.S., reacted on Instagram writing, "i'm in total shock. completely heartbroken. gonna need a minute." Natalie is survived by her husband, Leonard Reid, and three children.
- 12/7/2020
- by Kelsie Gibson
- Popsugar.com
Actor Natalie Desselle-Reid, known for her roles in “Madea’s Big Happy Family,” “Eve” and “B*A*P*S*,” died Monday at the age of 53.
Desselle-Reid’s manager, Dolores Robinson, confirmed the news on Twitter.
“Natalie Desselle the beautiful talented actress passed away this morning,” Robinson wrote. “Natalie was a bright light. She was an amazing actress and comedienne but also an awesome mother & wife.”
Natalie Desselle the beautiful talented actress passed away this morning.
Natalie was a bright light. She was an amazing actress and comedienne but also an awesome mother & wife.
Sending prayers to her family.
I had the pleasure of managing her career.
— DoloresRobinson (@DoloresRobinson) December 7, 2020
The family of Desselle-Reid shared that the actor had been privately battling colon cancer, according to TMZ.
“It is with extremely heavy hearts that we share the loss of our beautiful Natalie this morning,” reads an official statement. “She was a bright light in this world.
Desselle-Reid’s manager, Dolores Robinson, confirmed the news on Twitter.
“Natalie Desselle the beautiful talented actress passed away this morning,” Robinson wrote. “Natalie was a bright light. She was an amazing actress and comedienne but also an awesome mother & wife.”
Natalie Desselle the beautiful talented actress passed away this morning.
Natalie was a bright light. She was an amazing actress and comedienne but also an awesome mother & wife.
Sending prayers to her family.
I had the pleasure of managing her career.
— DoloresRobinson (@DoloresRobinson) December 7, 2020
The family of Desselle-Reid shared that the actor had been privately battling colon cancer, according to TMZ.
“It is with extremely heavy hearts that we share the loss of our beautiful Natalie this morning,” reads an official statement. “She was a bright light in this world.
- 12/7/2020
- by Eli Countryman
- Variety Film + TV
Natalie Desselle Reid has died.
The actress who starred with Halle Berry on the 1997 flick B.A.P.S. and had a recurring role on Eve, died of colon cancer.
She was 53.
While details are scarce, TMZ noted that Desselle Reid battled colon cancer in private, and was surrounded by her family at a hospice in her final days.
"Natalie was a bright light. She was an amazing actress and comedienne but also an awesome mother & wife," said her manager, Dolores Robinson.
Holly Robinson Peete, who starred with the actress on the NBC/WB sitcom For Your Love, added that she was "absolutely decimated" by the tragic news.
"I got to know her when my mom was managing her," she wrote.
"She will be so missed … sending out prayers to her children and husband."
The star's Instagram account also revealed the sad news.
"It is with extremely heavy hearts that we share the...
The actress who starred with Halle Berry on the 1997 flick B.A.P.S. and had a recurring role on Eve, died of colon cancer.
She was 53.
While details are scarce, TMZ noted that Desselle Reid battled colon cancer in private, and was surrounded by her family at a hospice in her final days.
"Natalie was a bright light. She was an amazing actress and comedienne but also an awesome mother & wife," said her manager, Dolores Robinson.
Holly Robinson Peete, who starred with the actress on the NBC/WB sitcom For Your Love, added that she was "absolutely decimated" by the tragic news.
"I got to know her when my mom was managing her," she wrote.
"She will be so missed … sending out prayers to her children and husband."
The star's Instagram account also revealed the sad news.
"It is with extremely heavy hearts that we share the...
- 12/7/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Natalie Desselle, one of the stars of Upn series Eve and the Robert Townsend movie B.A.P.S, has died.
Desselle’s manager Dolores Robinson confirmed the news on social media and said the actress died Monday morning.
“Natalie Desselle the beautiful talented actress passed away this morning. Natalie was a bright light. She was an amazing actress and comedienne but also an awesome mother & wife. Sending prayers to her family. I had the pleasure of managing her career,” Robinson said.
Her first roles were in heist film Set It Off alongside Jada Pinkett, Queen Latifah, Kimberly Elise and Vivica A. Fox and the ABC sitcom Family Matters. She later scored one of the lead roles, as Mickey, in B.A.P.S (Black American Princesses) alongside Halle Berry and Martin Landau.
Other roles include playing Tammy in Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Big Happy Family and the lead...
Desselle’s manager Dolores Robinson confirmed the news on social media and said the actress died Monday morning.
“Natalie Desselle the beautiful talented actress passed away this morning. Natalie was a bright light. She was an amazing actress and comedienne but also an awesome mother & wife. Sending prayers to her family. I had the pleasure of managing her career,” Robinson said.
Her first roles were in heist film Set It Off alongside Jada Pinkett, Queen Latifah, Kimberly Elise and Vivica A. Fox and the ABC sitcom Family Matters. She later scored one of the lead roles, as Mickey, in B.A.P.S (Black American Princesses) alongside Halle Berry and Martin Landau.
Other roles include playing Tammy in Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Big Happy Family and the lead...
- 12/7/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Natalie Desselle Reid, a series regular on early 2000s Upn TV series “Eve” and an actress is several “Madea” movies, has died following a battle with colon cancer. She was 53.
“It is with extremely heavy hearts that we share the loss of our beautiful Natalie this morning from colon cancer,” a statement on Desselle Reid’s Instagram page reads. “She was a bright light in this world. A queen. An extraordinary mother and wife. Her diverse career touched so many and she will be loved forever.”
“Naturally, we are grieving and processing this profound loss and we thank you in advance for respecting our privacy at this extremely difficult time,” the statement continued.
Holly Robinson Peete, whose mother Dolores Peete managed Desselle Reid’s career, broke the news shortly before on Twitter.
“Just absolutely decimated by this news… Actress Natalie Desselle, a bright shining star passed away this morning. I...
“It is with extremely heavy hearts that we share the loss of our beautiful Natalie this morning from colon cancer,” a statement on Desselle Reid’s Instagram page reads. “She was a bright light in this world. A queen. An extraordinary mother and wife. Her diverse career touched so many and she will be loved forever.”
“Naturally, we are grieving and processing this profound loss and we thank you in advance for respecting our privacy at this extremely difficult time,” the statement continued.
Holly Robinson Peete, whose mother Dolores Peete managed Desselle Reid’s career, broke the news shortly before on Twitter.
“Just absolutely decimated by this news… Actress Natalie Desselle, a bright shining star passed away this morning. I...
- 12/7/2020
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Natalie Desselle Reid, the comedy actress who starred opposite Halle Berry in the 1997 movie B.A.P.S. and had a recurring role on the Upn sitcom Eve, has died. She was 53.
Desselle Reid died Monday morning, her manager, Dolores Robinson, and actress Holly Robinson Peete reported on Twitter.
“Natalie was a bright light. She was an amazing actress and comedienne but also an awesome mother & wife,” wrote Robinson.
Robinson Peete added that she was “absolutely decimated” by the news of Desselle Reid’s passing. “I got to know her when my mom was managing her,”...
Desselle Reid died Monday morning, her manager, Dolores Robinson, and actress Holly Robinson Peete reported on Twitter.
“Natalie was a bright light. She was an amazing actress and comedienne but also an awesome mother & wife,” wrote Robinson.
Robinson Peete added that she was “absolutely decimated” by the news of Desselle Reid’s passing. “I got to know her when my mom was managing her,”...
- 12/7/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Natalie Desselle Reid, the comedy actress who starred opposite Halle Berry in the 1997 movie B.A.P.S. and had a recurring role on the Upn sitcom Eve, has died. She was 53.
Desselle Reid died Monday morning, her manager, Dolores Robinson, and actress Holly Robinson Peete reported on Twitter.
“Natalie was a bright light. She was an amazing actress and comedienne but also an awesome mother & wife,” wrote Robinson.
Robinson Peete added that she was “absolutely decimated” by the news of Desselle Reid’s passing. “I got to know her when my mom was managing her,”...
Desselle Reid died Monday morning, her manager, Dolores Robinson, and actress Holly Robinson Peete reported on Twitter.
“Natalie was a bright light. She was an amazing actress and comedienne but also an awesome mother & wife,” wrote Robinson.
Robinson Peete added that she was “absolutely decimated” by the news of Desselle Reid’s passing. “I got to know her when my mom was managing her,”...
- 12/7/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Actors Fund's Looking Ahead Program, which helps professional young performers and their families address the unique challenges of working in the entertainment industry, celebrated the 2017 Looking Ahead Awards with a star-studded gala on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at the Taglyan Cultural Complex in Hollywood, CA.
The Looking Ahead Awards honors leaders in the current and former young performer community who continue to inspire the world by living the program’s core values of growth, education, leadership and community service.
The fourth annual gala was hosted by Corbin Bleu and featured special performances by Ashley Argota (singing “How Far I’ll Go” from “Moana”) and The Dream Talent Management Dancers.
Holly Robinson-Peete honored her mother, Dolores Robinson, with the Judy and Hilary Swank Award for parenting.
Activist Kenya T. Parham presented the Looking Ahead Award for Community Service to the ensemble cast of Kathryn Bigelow’s latest film "Detroit (Laz Alonso, Joseph David-Jones,...
The Looking Ahead Awards honors leaders in the current and former young performer community who continue to inspire the world by living the program’s core values of growth, education, leadership and community service.
The fourth annual gala was hosted by Corbin Bleu and featured special performances by Ashley Argota (singing “How Far I’ll Go” from “Moana”) and The Dream Talent Management Dancers.
Holly Robinson-Peete honored her mother, Dolores Robinson, with the Judy and Hilary Swank Award for parenting.
Activist Kenya T. Parham presented the Looking Ahead Award for Community Service to the ensemble cast of Kathryn Bigelow’s latest film "Detroit (Laz Alonso, Joseph David-Jones,...
- 12/15/2017
- Look to the Stars
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