At just 6 years of age, she became the youngest actress ever to be
nominated for an Emmy (best supporting-actress) for her work on
The Cosby Show (1986).
Won a celebrity edition of Fear Factor (2002).
Graduated from Spelman College on May 20, 2001, with a degree in
sociology.
Has two children: one daughter, Ella Grace Hartwell (b. January 23, 2017), with her ex-husband Ed Hartwell, and one son, Knight James (b. April 2023) with her husband Brad James.
Won a celebrity edition of the Weakest Link.
Ranked #19 in VH1's list of the "100 Greatest Kid Stars"
Is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Was initiated at
Spelman College.