Acting • AGE 62
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) m...


The Dating App Killer: The Monica White Story
Monica White
2026

Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted 2 Love
Deena
2026

The Family Business: New Orleans
Big Shirley Duncan
2025

Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted by Love
Deena
2024

The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self
2022

David Makes Man
Alma
2019

Alone Together
Rose
2018

The Chi
Wedding Planner
2018

Training Day
Mrs. Craig
2017

Insecure
Jackie
2016

Reversion
Maya
2015

Supremacy
Mother
2014

Let the Church Say Amen
2013

Brooklyn's Finest
Investigator #1 (as Lela Rochon Fuqua)
2010

Blood Done Sign My Name
Roseanna Allen
2010

Fatal Secrets
Sharlene
2009

The Reichen Show
Self
2005

First Daughter
Liz Pappas
2004

The Division
Angela Reid
2001

Any Given Sunday
Vanessa Struthers
1999

Knock Off
Karen Lee
1998

Why Do Fools Fall In Love
Emira Eagle
1998

The Big Hit
Chantel
1998

Ruby Bridges
Lucielle 'Lucy' Bridges
1998

Legal Deceit
1997

Gang Related
Cynthia Webb
1997

The Chamber
Nora Stark
1996

The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Self - Guest
1996

Mr. and Mrs. Loving
Mildred 'Bean' Jeter
1996

Waiting to Exhale
Robin
1995

The Outer Limits
Beth Carter
1995

The Wayans Bros.
Lisa Saunders
1995

Intimate Portrait
Self
1993

The Meteor Man
Vanessa
1993

Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Denise, Mark's Old Girl Friend
1992

Boomerang
Christie
1992

Detective Extralarge
Wendy
1991

Roc
Carol
1991

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Cindy
1990

Harlem Nights
Sunshine
1989

Tales from the Crypt
Mercedes
1989

Into the Homeland
Exquisite Woman
1987

The Wild Pair
Debby
1987

21 Jump Street
Denise Price
1987

Stewardess School
School Instructor
1986

Foxtrap
Lindy
1986

227
1985

A Bunny's Tale
Charlotte
1985

Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo
Dancer
1984

The Cosby Show
Veronica
1984

Breakin'
Extra in First Scene (uncredited)
1984

The Facts of Life
1979