Lela Rochon Net Worth
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Lela Rochon Staples net worth is
$6 Million
Lela Rochon Staples Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
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".
| Full Name | Lela Rochon Staples |
| Net Worth | $6 Million |
| Date Of Birth | April 17, 1964 |
| Place Of Birth | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Height | 5' 9" (1.75 m) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Profession | Actress, Producer |
| Spouse | Adolfo Quinones |
| Nicknames | Lela Rochon, Rochon, Lela |
| Star Sign | Aries |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Had a miscarriage before the birth of her 1st child in 2002. |
| 2 | Gave birth to her 2nd child at age 40, a son Brando Fuqua in May 2004. Child's father is her 2nd husband, Antoine Fuqua. |
| 3 | Gave birth to her 1st child at age 38, a daughter Asia Rochon Fuqua on July 28, 2002. Child's father is her 2nd husband, Antoine Fuqua. |
| 4 | Voted by the readers of Black Men Magazine as one of "The 10 Sexiest Women of the Year". [2000] |
| 5 | Became engaged to director Antoine Fuqua. Fuqua had son Zachary from a previous relationship. [1998] |
| 6 | Chosen by People (USA) magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world. [1996] |
| 7 | Lela graduated from California State University with a BA in broadcast journalism in 1986. |
| 8 | From 1984-1986 while in college, Lela was one of the Spudettes in over 20 spots for the famous Spud Mckenzie Budweiser/Bud Light TV commercials. |
| 9 | Attended Cerritos High School, California. Graduated class of 1982. |
| 10 | Her mother is Zelma Staples and her father is Samuel Staples. |
Actress
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Deceit | 1997 | Sydney Banks | |
| Gang Related | 1997 | Cynthia Webb | |
| The Outer Limits | 1997 | TV Series | Beth Carter |
| The Chamber | 1996 | Nora Stark | |
| Mr. and Mrs. Loving | 1996 | TV Movie | Mildred 'Bean' Jeter |
| Waiting to Exhale | 1995 | Robin Stokes | |
| The Wayans Bros. | 1995 | TV Series | Lisa |
| Hangin' with Mr. Cooper | 1992-1994 | TV Series | Denise, Mark's Old Girl Friend / Paula |
| The Sinbad Show | 1993 | TV Series | Denise |
| The Meteor Man | 1993 | Vanessa the Pretty Nurse | |
| Out All Night | 1993 | TV Series | Victoria |
| Tales from the Crypt | 1992 | TV Series | Mercedes |
| Roc | 1992 | TV Series | Carol |
| Boomerang | 1992 | Christie | |
| Homefront | 1992 | TV Series | Mary Louise |
| Extralarge: Black and White | 1991 | TV Movie | Wendy |
| The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | 1991 | TV Series | Cindy |
| Generations | 1991 | TV Series | Brandy Alexander |
| 1st & Ten: The Championship | 1990 | TV Series | Joy Brock |
| 227 | 1990 | TV Series | Leslie |
| 21 Jump Street | 1990 | TV Series | Denise Price |
| Harlem Nights | 1989 | Sunshine | |
| Amen | 1988 | TV Series | Young Bride |
| Into the Homeland | 1987 | TV Movie | Exquisite Woman |
| The Wild Pair | 1987 | Debby | |
| What's Happening Now! | 1987 | TV Series | Sharona |
| The Cosby Show | 1987 | TV Series | Veronica |
| The Facts of Life | 1987 | TV Series | Diana |
| Stewardess School | 1986 | School Instructor | |
| Foxtrap | 1986 | Lindy | |
| A Bunny's Tale | 1985 | TV Movie | Charlotte |
| Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo | 1984 | Dancer (as Lela Rochon Quinones) | |
| Breakin' | 1984 | Extra in First Scene (uncredited) | |
| Reversion | 2015 | Maya | |
| Supremacy | 2014/I | Mother | |
| Let the Church Say Amen | 2013 | TV Movie | Loretta Jackson |
| Reed Between the Lines | 2011 | TV Series | Sherri |
| Blood Done Sign My Name | 2010 | Roseanna Allen | |
| Brooklyn's Finest | 2009 | Investigator #1 (as Lela Rochon Fuqua) | |
| Fatal Secrets | 2009 | Sharlene | |
| Running Out of Time in Hollywood | 2006 | ||
| First Daughter | 2004 | Liz Pappas (as Lela Rochon Fuqua) | |
| The Division | 2001 | TV Series | Inspector Angela Reide |
| Labor Pains | 2000 | Lulu Brown | |
| The Charlotte Austin Story | 1999 | TV Movie | Charlotte Austin |
| Any Given Sunday | 1999 | Vanessa Struthers | |
| Why Do Fools Fall in Love | 1998 | Emira Eagle | |
| Knock Off | 1998 | Karen Lee | |
| The Big Hit | 1998 | Chantel | |
| Ruby Bridges | 1998 | TV Movie | Lucielle 'Lucy' Bridges |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatal Secrets | 2009 | associate producer | |
| The Charlotte Austin Story | 1999 | TV Movie executive producer |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsung Hollywood | 2016 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
| BET Awards 2012 | 2012 | TV Special | Herself |
| The Mo'Nique Show | 2010 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| Last Call with Carson Daly | 2003 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| Hollywood Celebrates Denzel Washington: An American Cinematheque Tribute | 2003 | TV Special documentary | Herself |
| Essence Awards | 2002 | TV Movie documentary | Herself (as Lela Rochon Fuqua) |
| Intimate Portrait | 1999-2001 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
| Essence Awards | 1998 | TV Special | Herself |
| 1996 MTV Movie Awards | 1996 | TV Special | Herself |
| The 18th Annual CableACE Awards | 1996 | TV Special | Herself - Presenter |
| The Rosie O'Donnell Show | 1996 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| Lauren Hutton and... | 1996 | TV Series | Herself |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | CableACE | CableACE Awards | Actress in a Movie or Miniseries | Mr. and Mrs. Loving (1996) |
| 1996 | Image Award | Image Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture | Waiting to Exhale (1995) |
| 1996 | MTV Movie Award | MTV Movie Awards | Best Breakthrough Performance | Waiting to Exhale (1995) |
Known for movies
Any Given Sunday (1999)
as Vanessa Struthers
Waiting to Exhale (1995)
as Robin Stokes
Knock Off (1998)
as Karen Lee
Gang Related (1997)
as Cynthia Webb
