Essence Atkins

Quick Facts

Full Name	Essence Atkins
Occupation	Tv Actress
Date Of Birth	Feb 7, 1972(1972-02-07)
Age	52
Birthplace	Brooklyn
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Aquarius

Essence Atkins Biography

Essence Atkins is one of the most popular and richest TV Actress who was born on February 7, 1972 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Dee Dee Thorne from Half & Half who was also a character on Suzanne Kingston on the short-lived show Is We Here Yet? and also appeared on the show on NBC called Marlon. She also acted in films as a film actress. she appeared in the 2009 film Dance Flick.

She was She played Tahj Mowry‘s on-screen older sister on the Disney series Smart Guy.’s older sister in Smart Guy, a Disney TV show Smart Guy.

Atkins began her career as a teenager guest starring on NBC sitcom The Cosby Show in 1986. The following years she spent playing guest roles on sitcoms include Family Matters, before landing co-leading role opposite James Earl Jones and Vanessa Bell Calloway in the short-lived first African-American prime-time soap opera Under One Roof in 1995. The following year, she co- starred with Keri Russell in the short-lived NBC teen soap opera Malibu Shores. One of her television roles was in the Saved by the Bell spin-off, Saved by the Bell: The College Years in 1993. She appeared in the pilot, but when Tiffani-Amber Thiessen, a regular from the original, opted to return, Atkins’s character was written out.

From 1997 to 1999, Atkins starred in the WB sitcom Smart Guy as the older sister Tasha Yvette Henderson. From 2002 to 2006 she starred alongside Rachel True in the UPN sitcom Half & Half playing Dee Dee Thorne, her half-sister. She also had supporting roles in films How High (2001), Deliver Us from Eva (2003) opposite Gabrielle Union, and Dance Flick (2009). From 2010 to 2013, she starred in the TBS sitcom series Are We There Yet? opposite Terry Crews. Atkins later starred alongside Marlon Wayans in the parody films A Haunted House (2013) and A Haunted House 2 (2014). In 2016, she was cast opposite Wayans in his NBC sitcom Marlon. it was canceled after two seasons in 2018.

She was engaged with She got married to Jaime Mendez in 2009. The couple welcomed a son in 2011. in 2009. The couple welcomed their first child in 2011.

Essence Atkins Net Worth

Essence Atkins is one of the richest Tv Actress from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Essence Atkins 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She played her first acting part in a 1986 show called The Cosby Show.

She has appeared in film roles as a character in Deliver Us From Eva and How High.

Essence Uhura Atkins (born February 7, 1972) is an American actress and model. She began her career appearing on television sitcoms, before her regular role on the short-lived first African-American prime-time drama Under One Roof (CBS, 1995).

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Essence Atkins height 5 ft 1 in Essence weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Essence Atkins Dating?

According to our records, Essence Atkins married to Jaime Mendez. As of December 1, 2023, Essence Atkins’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Essence Ranked on the list of most popular TV Actress. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Essence Atkins celebrates birthday on February 7 of every year.

Top Facts about Essence Atkins

1. Essence Atkins is an American actress born on February 7, 1972.
2. She has appeared in over 50 films and TV shows.
3. Atkins is best known for her role in the sitcom “Half & Half.”
4. She won a NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
5. Atkins also starred in the horror-comedy film “A Haunted House.”
6. She has been married twice and has one child.
7. Atkins is a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
8. She began acting at age 14 and made her professional debut at 16.
9. In addition to acting, she is also a producer and writer.
10. Atkins supports various charitable organizations including St Jude Children’s Research Hospital and The Humane Society of the United States.

Is Essence Atkins married to Marlon?

Marlon Wayans split from his longtime partner in 2013 They had two children, although Wayans has admitted that they were never actually married during that time frame. As for Atkins, she married football player Jaime Mendez in 2009 and welcomed their first child together in 2011.

Is Essence Atkins related to Tia and Tamera Mowry?

Let’s clarify that, and that I’m not related to Tia or Tamera [Mowry]. I did play their real brother’s [Tahj Mowry] sister on Smart Guy, but there’s no relation.

Who was Essence Atkins on The Cosby Show?

The Cosby Show (TV Series 1984–1992) – Essence Atkins as Paula Young – IMDb.

Is Essence Atkins still married?

Essence gave birth to their son in December 2011. The couple divorced in 2016.

Did Essence Atkins have a baby?

Essence Atkins gave birth to a healthy baby boy on Christmas day. Essence Atkins, 39, may be having the best holiday season ever. On Christmas Day, she welcomed a healthy baby boy with husband Jamie Mendez.