Nicole Ari Parker

Nicole Ari Parker is a well-known actress and model who began her career with the independent film "The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love" in 1995. Her filmography includes notable movies such as "Boogie Nights," "Remember the Titans," "Brown Sugar," and "Almost Christmas." Her career on the small screen is no less significant, making her mark as attorney Teri Joseph in the Showtime drama series "Soul Food" and as Giselle Barker in Fox's "Empire." In 2021, she took on the role of Lisa Todd Wexley in the HBO Max comedy-drama series "And Just Like That...".

Parker's work has garnered critical acclaim, with five NAACP Image Award nominations for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series. She was also nominated for a Black Reel Award for Network/Cable - Best Actress for "Dancing in September." Her roles in "Remember the Titans" and "Brown Sugar" earned her nominations for a NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture and a BET Award for Best Actress respectively. Her performance in "Pastor Brown" also saw her nominated for a Black Reel Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress, TV Movie or Limited Series.

In January 2009, Parker was featured in People Magazine to introduce Sophie's Voice Foundation, the charitable organization she started with husband Boris to raise awareness about children and adults living with spina bifida.