Garcelle Beauvais
Actress and television personality
Born
November 26th, 1966
58 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Born in Haiti and raised in the United States, an actress gained prominence through roles in television series and films. Became widely recognized for roles in the television shows 'The Jamie Foxx Show' and 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.' Pursued a career in modeling and appeared in multiple music videos. Expanded work into television hosting and became known for contributions to daytime talk shows.
Appeared in 'The Jamie Foxx Show'
Featured in 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'
Participated in numerous films
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