Holly Robinson Peete
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Born | Holly Elizabeth Robinson September 18, 1964 Philadelphia,Pennsylvania,U.S. |
Alma mater | Sarah Lawrence College |
Occupation(s) | Actress, author, television personality |
Years active | 1969–present |
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Children | 4 |
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Holly Elizabeth Robinson Peete(born September 18, 1964)[1]is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Judy Hoffs on theFoxpolice drama21 Jump Street,Vanessa Russell on theABCsitcomHangin' with Mr. Cooper,and Dr. Malena Ellis on theNBC/The WBsitcomFor Your Love.She also served as one of the original co-hosts of theCBS Daytimetalk showThe Talk.She is also known for her portrayal ofDiana Rossin the 1992 miniseriesThe Jacksons: An American Dream,which also aired on ABC.
A children's book by Peete,My Brother Charlie,won her anNAACP Image Awardfor Outstanding Literary Work in March 2011.[2]
Early life
[edit]Peete was born Holly Elizabeth Robinson inPhiladelphia,Pennsylvania,the daughter of Dolores andMatt Robinson(the first Gordon onSesame Street). Her mother was a school teacher, in public relations, and later a personal talent manager, and her father a producer/writer. She has an older brother named Matthew Thomas Robinson III. She attendedGreene Street Friends Schoolin nearbyGermantown.[3]In 1974, her family moved toCalifornia.[4]Peete graduated fromSanta Monica High SchoolinSanta Monica, California,where her classmates includedRob LoweandYvette Lee Bowser.Peete graduated fromSarah Lawrence Collegein 1986 with a degree in psychology and French.[5]Peete studied abroad for a year at theSorbonne,and is fluent in French.[5]While there she sang inParisnightclubs, including a performance with jazz musicianLionel Hamptonat the Hotel Meridian Jazz Club.[6][7][8]
Career
[edit]She made her first television appearance onSesame Street.She recalls that when she was six years old, she kept blowing her line, saying "Hi, Daddy", instead of "Hi, Gordon", his character's name. She ended up with just an appearance where she walked down the street withBig Bird.[9]At the age of 11, Holly worked for the children's showKidsworldas a celebrity correspondent; she interviewed many actors and actresses for the program. As an actress, she has appeared on the TV series21 Jump Street(1987–1991),Hangin' with Mr. Cooper(1992–1997),For Your Love(1998–2002), andLike Family(2003–2004). She was featured in the video for the 1990 hit single "Whip Appeal"byBabyfaceas the sultry radio host at the beginning of the video.[10]While onHangin' with Mr. Cooper,in 1992, she portrayedDiana RossinThe Jacksons: An American Dream.Robinson most recently starred on the UPN comedyLove, Inc..The show lasted just one season, and was canceled after the WB/UPN merger.
Robinson has also had a limited career as a singer and recording artist, including the introductory song to21 Jump Street.[9]She contributed a variety of songs to the soundtrack of the filmHoward the Duck.(She appeared as a musician/singer in a minor role in the film.) She recorded the theme song "We Got Our Love" for the 1987 filmThree for the Road.She andDawnn Lewis,along with R&B quartetEn Vogue,performed the theme song for the first season ofHangin' with Mr. Cooper.
In 2006, she won, along with fellow writerDaniel Paisner,the Quills Award in Sports for the bookGet Your Own Damn Beer, I'm Watching the Game!: A Woman's Guide to Loving Pro Football.[11]
In 2010, she participated inThe Celebrity Apprentice 3,playing for her own charity, theHollyRod Foundation,[9]which provides support for families with Parkinson's disease or autism.
Robinson began co-hostingThe Talk,aCBSdaytimetalk show,on October 18, 2010.[12]In this forum, Robinson was known for expressing herself through herethnicityand being especially vocal aboutAfrican Americanissues and, since her son Rodney is affected by it,autism.[13]In April 2011, Robinson hosted a weekly series onThe Talkpromoting autismawareness.[14]
After serving onThe Talkfor its first season, Peete along withLeah Reminiwere released from the show. Failure to ever disclose why the two were let go brought on a great deal of audience criticism of the show, as well as protests from the stars' fans.[15][16]Sharon Osbourne,Peete's former co-host onThe Talk,reasoned why the two former hosts were released from the program in a guest appearance onThe Howard Stern Show,criticizing both Peete and Remini. In early 2021, Osbourne was later embroiled in a scandal for her remarks made onThe TalktoSheryl Underwood,leading to Osbourne's termination from the program. During Osbourne's scandal and termination, both Peete and Remini took to social media to reproach Osbourne over her behaviors, additionally pointing out that they were on the receiving end of similar behaviors by Osbourne. Osbourne responded with threats of defamation lawsuits against both women, but ultimately did nothing.[17][18]
Peete hosted the 42ndNAACPImage Awards, alongsideWayne Brady,on March 4, 2011.[19]
The Peete family starred in a reality TV series onOWN,entitledFor Peete's Sakefrom 2016 to 2017.[20]The series followed the lives of Peete and her husband Rodney as they juggle career choices with their family life.[21]This was followed by a similarHallmark Channelreality seriesMeet the Peetes,which also ran for two seasons from 2018 to 2019.[22]
In 2023, Peete competed inseason nineofThe Masked Singeras "Fairy". After bestingMalin Akermanas "Squirrel" andLele Ponsas "Jackalope" on "Sesame Street Night", she was eliminated on "Country Night" alongsideAlexa Blissas "Axolotl". Peete also made some references to her father's work onSesame Street.
Personal life
[edit]On June 10, 1995, Robinson marriedRodney Peete,aNational Football Leaguequarterback.He proposed by surprising Holly during an episode ofHangin' with Mr. Cooperon October 7, 1994. They have four children: twins, daughter Ryan Elizabeth Peete and son Rodney Peete, Jr. (born October 17, 1997), and sons Robinson Peete (born August 11, 2002), and Roman Peete (born February 25, 2005).
One of their twins, Rodney Jr., was diagnosed withautismat age three.[23]Robinson played baseball for Sierra Canyon School (2017-2019).
After her father was diagnosed withParkinson's disease,Robinson and her husband co-founded theHollyRod Foundation,which is dedicated to help find a cure for the disease, as well as for autism, and assist those living with the conditions.[9][24]
In September 2012, Nestle's Carnation Breakfast Essentials announced they had teamed up with Robinson, featuring her as the spokesperson for the brand.[25][26]On October 4, 2012, Robinson was inducted as an honorary member of theAlpha Kappa Alphasorority.[27]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1979 | Dummy | Genettia Lang | TV movie |
1986 | Howard the Duck | K.C., Cherry Bomb | |
1998 | Killers in the House | Jennie Sawyer | TV movie |
1999 | After All | Michelle Troussaint | TV movie |
2004 | Earthquake | Heaven | TV movie |
2007 | Matters of Life and Dating | Nicole Banning | TV movie |
Football Wives | Jackie Jameson | TV movie | |
2010 | Speed-Dating | Gayle | |
2012 | 21 Jump Street | Officer Judy Hoffs | |
2015 | Angel of Christmas | Yvette Collins | TV movie |
2017 | Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland | Raymone Bain | TV movie |
Christmas in Evergreen | Michelle Lansing | TV movie | |
2018 | Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa | Michelle Lansing | TV movie |
2019 | Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy | Michelle Lansing | TV movie |
A Family Christmas Gift | Amanda | TV movie | |
2020 | The Christmas Doctor | Dr. Zoey | TV movie |
Christmas in Evergreen: Bells Are Ringing | Michelle Lansing | TV movie | |
2021 | Our Christmas Journey | Lena | TV movie |
2022 | The Journey Ahead | Madeline | TV movie |
Holiday Heritage | Micah | TV movie |
Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1969 | Sesame Street | Herself | Episode 47 |
1987–91 | 21 Jump Street | Officer Judy Hoffs | Main Cast |
1989–90 | Booker | Officer Judy Hoffs | Episode: "The Pump" |
1991 | Gabriel's Fire | Jackie Tate | Episode: "Belly of the Beast" |
1992 | The Jacksons: An American Dream | Diana Ross | Episode: "Part I & II" |
1992–97 | Hangin' with Mr. Cooper | Vanessa Russell | Main Cast |
1993 | It's Showtime at the Apollo | Herself | Episode: "Episode #6.14" |
1994 | Soul Train | Herself/Guest Host | Episode: "Prince/Nona Gaye/For Lovers Only" |
An Evening at the Improv | Herself/Host | Episode: "Episode #15.25" | |
1997 | Pacific Blue | Gina Galindo | Episode: "Soft Targets" |
Touched by an Angel | Vanessa Hamilton | Episode: "Smokescreen" | |
1998–2002 | Hollywood Squares | Herself/Panelist | Recurring Guest |
For Your Love | Malena Ellis | Main Cast | |
1999 | Jeopardy! | Herself/Celebrity Contestant | Episode: "1999-A Celebrity Jeopardy! Game 2" |
1999–2001 | Intimate Portrait | Herself | Recurring Guest |
2001 | Strong Medicine | Halle Ellis | Episode: "Donors" |
2001–02 | One on One | Stacey | Recurring Cast: Season 1 |
2002 | Fillmore! | Joelle Fillmore (voice) | Episode: "Cry, the Beloved Mascot" |
2003 | Ripley's Believe It or Not! | Herself | Episode: "Episode #4.17" |
2003–04 | Like Family | Tanya Jones | Main Cast |
2005–06 | Love, Inc. | Clea | Main Cast |
2008 | Who Are You Wearing | Herself | Episode: "Holly Robinson Peete" |
2010 | The Celebrity Apprentice | Herself | Main Cast:Season 9 |
2010–11 | The Talk | Herself/Co-Host | Main Cast: Season 1 |
2010 | Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? | Herself | Episode: Season 5, Episode 48 |
2011–14 | Mike & Molly | Christina | Recurring Cast: Season 2-3 |
2012 | RuPaul's Drag U | Herself/Guest Professor | Episode: "Dangerous Curves" |
Say Yes to the Dress | Herself | Episode: "NFL Brides" | |
2013 | Blue | Holly | Episode: "In the Running" |
2014 | Instant Mom | Mrs. Kimberley Phillips | Episode: "Distant Mom" |
2014-16 | Celebrity Name Game | Herself/Celebrity Player | Recurring Guest |
2015 | David Tutera's Celebrations | Herself | Episode: "Family Fundraiser for Autism" |
Wife Swap | Herself | Episode: "Margaret Cho/Holly Robinson-Peete" | |
Celebrity Family Feud | Herself | Episode: "Rob Gronkowski vs. Holly Robinson Peete/Bill Engvall vs. Keke Palmer" | |
Real Husbands of Hollywood | Herself | Episode: "Broad Talk" | |
2016 | Kocktails with Khloé | Herself | Episode: "Khloé Kardashian Spills the O.J." |
Chicago Fire | Tamara Jones | Recurring Cast: Season 4-5 | |
2016–17 | For Peete's Sake | Herself | Main Cast |
2018–19 | Meet the Peetes | Herself | Main Cast |
2018–21 | Morning Show Mysteries | Belinda "Billie" Blessings | Main Cast |
2019 | Hollywood Medium | Herself | Episode: "Lala Kent,Jesse Tyler Ferguson,Holly Robinson Peete " |
Uncensored | Herself | Episode: "Tisha Campbell" | |
2020 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Detective Rachel Wilson | Episode: "The Longest Night of Rain" |
2021 | American Housewife | Tami Gaines | Recurring Cast: Season 5 |
2022 | People Puzzler | Herself | Episode: "Now Ya Tell Me" |
A Black Lady Sketch Show | Herself | Episode: "Save My Edges, I'm a Donor!" | |
2023 | Name That Tune | Herself/Contestant | Episode: "Bring the Funny" |
Queens Court | Herself/Host | Main Host | |
The Masked Singer | Herself/Fairy | Season 9contestant | |
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder | Dr. Kathleen Lord (voice) | Episode: "BeBe"[28] |
Music Video
[edit]Year | Title | Artist | Role |
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1990 | Whip Appeal | Babyface | Radio Announcer |
2003 | Dance with My Father | Luther Vandross | Herself |
- Note:She was credited as Holly Robinson until 1997.
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- ^Murphy, Desiree (March 16, 2021)."Leah Remini Claims Sharon Osbourne Used Racist and Homophobic Language Towards 'The Talk' Co-Hosts".Entertainment Tonight.RetrievedJuly 25,2021.
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- ^"OWN Orders Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete Docuseries".The Hollywood Reporter.2015-05-06.Retrieved2022-12-13.
- ^"Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete Star in New OWN Docuseries".Oprah.
- ^Pena, Jessica (March 21, 2018)."Meet the Peetes: Season Two Renewal Announced by Hallmark".TV Series Finale.RetrievedMay 23,2018.
- ^Kaplan, Erin Aubry (February 2007)."Holly's Heart".Essence.Archived fromthe originalon 2008-08-28.RetrievedDecember 4,2019.
- ^"Ability Magazine: Holly Robinson Peete Interview with Chet Cooper "(2007) ".Retrieved2012-04-03.
- ^"Breakfast Nutrition - Carnation Breakfast Essentials®".Archived fromthe originalon 2013-05-22.
- ^Nestle Health Science (20 September 2012)."Holly Robinson Peete and Carnation® Breakfast Essentials™ Offer Moms Solutions to... -- Florham Park, N.J., Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/"(Press release).
- ^"Archived copy"(PDF).Archived fromthe original(PDF)on 2013-05-09.Retrieved2012-11-05.
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