American actress and singer known for her iconic roles in 90s TV shows like "21 Jump Street" and "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper", as well as her soulful R&B music.
Holly Robinson Peete is a renowned American actress, best known for her iconic roles as Judy Hoffs on the Fox police drama 21 Jump Street, Vanessa Russell on the ABC sitcom Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, and Dr. Malena Ellis on the NBC/The WB sitcom For Your Love.
In addition to her impressive acting credits, Peete has also made a name for herself as one of the original cohosts of the CBS Daytime talk show The Talk, as well as her portrayal of Diana Ross in the 1992 miniseries The Jacksons: An American Dream, which aired on ABC.
Born on September 18, 1964, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Holly Elizabeth Robinson is the daughter of Dolores and Matt Robinson, the first Gordon on Sesame Street. Her mother was a school teacher, public relations specialist, and later a personal talent manager, while her father was a producer-writer.
Peete attended Greene Street Friends School in Germantown and later moved to California with her family in 1974. She graduated from Santa Monica High School, where her classmates included Rob Lowe and Yvette Lee Bowser. Peete went on to graduate from Sarah Lawrence College in 1986 with a degree in psychology and French.
Peete's foray into the entertainment industry began at a young age, with her first television appearance on Sesame Street. At 11, she worked as a celebrity correspondent on the children's show Kidsworld, interviewing numerous actors and actresses for the program.
Throughout her career, Peete has appeared in various television shows and films, including Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, For Your Love, and The Love Boat: The Next Wave. She has also made guest appearances on popular shows like Mike & Molly, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and The Young and the Restless.
In 2011, Peete won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work for her children's book, My Brother Charlie, which she co-authored with her daughter, Ryan Elizabeth Peete.
Holly Robinson Peete is married to former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete, and they have four children together. She is fluent in French, which she studied during her year abroad at the Sorbonne.
Throughout her career, Peete has been involved in various charitable initiatives, including advocating for autism awareness and supporting organizations that benefit children with special needs.
Holly Robinson Peete's versatility and talent have made her a beloved figure in the entertainment industry. With a career spanning over three decades, she continues to inspire audiences with her work on screen and off.
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