
Lela Rochon
Known for Acting · 54 credits
- Born
- 1964-04-17 (age 62)
- Place of birth
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- Also known as
- Lela Rochon Quinones · Lela Rochon Fuqua · Lela Rochon Staples
Biography
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".
Description above from the Wikipedia article Lela Rochon, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
TV Shows (22)

The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
as Self

The Cosby Show
1984
as Veronica

21 Jump Street
1987
as Denise Price

The Division
2001
as Angela Reid

The Facts of Life
1979

The Outer Limits
1995
as Beth Carter

Tales from the Crypt
1989
as Mercedes

Intimate Portrait
1993
as Self

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
as Cindy

Insecure
2016
as Jackie

The Reichen Show
2005
as Self

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

227
1985

The Wayans Bros.
1995
as Lisa Saunders

The Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996
as Self - Guest

Training Day
2017
as Mrs. Craig

Roc
1991
as Carol
Out All Night
1992
as Victoria

Alone Together
2018
as Rose

David Makes Man
2019
as Alma

The Family Business: New Orleans
2025
as Big Shirley Duncan

Detective Extralarge
1991
as Wendy
Movies (32)

Boomerang
1992
as Christie

Any Given Sunday
1999
as Vanessa Struthers

First Daughter
2004
as Liz Pappas

Waiting to Exhale
1995
as Robin

Gang Related
1997
as Cynthia Webb

The Big Hit
1998
as Chantel

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

Harlem Nights
1989
as Sunshine

The Chamber
1996
as Nora Stark

Knock Off
1998
as Karen Lee

The Meteor Man
1993
as Vanessa

Breakin'
1984
as Extra in First Scene (uncredited)

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

Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo
1984
as Dancer

Reversion
2015
as Maya

Supremacy
2014
as Mother

Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted 2 Love
2026
as Deena

Ruby Bridges
1998
as Lucielle 'Lucy' Bridges

Stewardess School
1986
as School Instructor

Into the Homeland
1987
as Exquisite Woman

Blood Done Sign My Name
2010
as Roseanna Allen

Fatal Secrets
2009
as Sharlene

Foxtrap
1986
as Lindy

Why Do Fools Fall In Love
1998
as Emira Eagle

Legal Deceit
1997

Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted by Love
2024
as Deena

The Wild Pair
1987
as Debby

A Bunny's Tale
1985
as Charlotte

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

Let the Church Say Amen
2013
Labor Pains
2000
as Lulu Brown
Shopping Cart Killer
as Monica
About Lela Rochon
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". Description above from the Wikipedia article Lela Rochon, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia. With 54 credits spanning from 1979 to 2026, Lela Rochon has appeared in 32 films and 22 TV shows.
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Most Popular Lela Rochon Movies
- Boomerang (1992) — as Christie
- Any Given Sunday (1999) — as Vanessa Struthers
- First Daughter (2004) — as Liz Pappas
- Waiting to Exhale (1995) — as Robin
- Gang Related (1997) — as Cynthia Webb
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