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Paula Jai Parker (born August 19, 1969) is an American actress, comedian and director. She had number of supporting roles in films, including Friday (1995), Sprung (1997), Why Do Fools Fall in Love (1998), Phone Booth (2002), Hustle & Flow (2005), and Idlewild (2006). Parker also known for her voice of Trudy Proud in the Disney Channel animated comedy series, The Proud Family (2001-2005).
Parker was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, but moved to Washington, D.C. in 1987 to study at Howard University. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree, she moved to New York City and played a number of clubs. From 1992 to 1993, she performed on the FOX comedy program The Apollo Comedy Hour, filmed live at the legendary Apollo Theater, and later was cast member on the short-lived sketch show, Townsend Television.
In 1995, Parker has made her film debut in the F. Gary Gray urban comedy Friday. In same year, she earned a Cable ACE Award for her role in the HBO anthology presentation, Cosmic Slop. Later that year, Parker returned to television in the WB sitcom, The Wayans Bros. opposite Shawn and Marlon Wayans. Throughout the 1990s, she appeared in several short-lived shows, including CBS sitcom The Weird Al Show (1997), and David E. Kelley's ABC comedy-drama, Snoops (1999).
Hollywood Divas is an American reality television series that premiered on October 8, 2014, on TV One cable network. The show chronicles the lives of five African-American actresses. The series highlights the ups and downs of black actresses trying to navigate their career, family and relationships, while attempting to stay relevant in an unpredictable entertainment industry known for overlooking black talent. The premiere episode was the highest rated episode ever for a TV One show with 1.2 million viewers, and most watched episode for any show on the network.
The series premiered on October 8, 2014. On December 18, 2014, TV One has picked up the series for a second season, which premiered on July 15, 2015.
Paula Jai Parker, Elise Neal, Golden Brooks, Countess Vaughn and Lisa Wu take their careers into their own hands to create their own short film, The White Sistas and, hopefully, stage their own comebacks. The show offers an inside look at how the actresses build back up their careers and personal lives as they work.
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Hustle & Flow is a 2005 American independent drama film written and directed by Craig Brewer and produced by John Singleton and Stephanie Allain. It was released on July 22, 2005. Terrence Howard stars as a Memphis hustler and pimp who faces his aspiration to become a rapper. The film is dedicated to Sun Records founder Sam Phillips.
The film won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for Three 6 Mafia's song "It's Hard out Here for a Pimp". Howard was nominated for Best Actor.
DJay (Terrence Howard) is a pimp and drug dealer who is dissatisfied with his life. After acquiring a keyboard and reacquainting himself with an old friend from school, Key (Anthony Anderson), who has become a sound technician, DJay decides to try his hand at making hip hop songs.
Key and his sound-mixer friend Shelby (DJ Qualls) help DJay put together several "flow" songs in which he expresses the frustrations of a small-time hustler struggling to survive. DJay quickly proves to have a real talent for lyrics, and his first fixed-length song, done at the urging of these friends, appears to have a decent chance of becoming a hit and getting local radio play.
HipHollywood caught up with Paula Jai Parker and found out how she really felt about Khloe Kardashian slightly shading her during an episode of 'Hollywood Divas'
My favorite scenes of Joi played by Paula Jai Parker. The slow motion segement was cut short for some reason.
Paula gets real about working with the women who she says legitimately hurt her...Get more of Paula on Hollywood Divas Wednesday at 9/8c on TV One!
The stars of "Hollywood Divas" discuss their storied careers in the entertainment business, and explain how reality TV saved them. VISIT OUR SITE: http://bit.ly/KK8Af7 Director/Producer: Raven Carter Now that reality shows have become a dime a dozen, it’s clear to see the folks who subject themselves to the over-the-top drama of this genre of television clearly do it for the money. But are the checks that good? If you ask Paula Jai Parker, we bet the actress would shout out a resounding yes. The “Friday” star is one of the cast members of the new TV One reality show “Hollywood Divas” and when we asked why she joined the series she said plainly that the show is the only reason she has a house and a car right now because no one else in Hollywood is checking for her. Is that the case for ...
Paula Jai Parker lights up the Hollywood Divas reunion stage with her extra raunchy rap joint "Going Down."
Hustle & Flow movie clips: http://j.mp/1L5Bvc5 BUY THE MOVIE: http://j.mp/LuByQ3 Don't miss the HOTTEST NEW TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/1u2y6pr CLIP DESCRIPTION: Yevette (Elise Neal) entertains Nola (Taryn Manning) and Lexus (Paula Jai Parker) in the living room while Djay (Terrence Howard) raps for Key (Anthony Anderson) in the kitchen. FILM DESCRIPTION: One man's struggle to rise above his circumstances prompts him to try a career in music in this acclaimed drama from writer and director Craig Brewer. Djay (Terrence Howard) is a low-level pimp and drug dealer who scraped together a living in the ghettos of Memphis, TN. Djay isn't happy with his life, and the realization that he's reached the same age when his father unexpectedly died has made him start thinking about changing his ways. Dja...
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Hollywood Diva, Paula Jai Parker had a very inventive way of telling her mom she was pregnant.
Uh, what did Countess Vaughn's friend just say to Paula Jai Parker's husband? Jesus take the wheel on this episode of Hollywood Divas---Wednesday at 9/8c!
Veteran actress and Hollywood Diva Paula Jai Parker interviews on The Steven Knight Show in 2016.
Chiquis Rivera, Lyndie Greenwood (Sleepy Hollow), Paula Jai Parker (Hollywood Divas)
Hollywood Divas, TV One’s latest reality series starring Golden Brooks, Elise Neal, Paula Jai Parker, Countess Vaughn and Lisa Wu. This new one-hour reality series highlights the ups and downs of black actresses trying to navigate career, family and relationships, while attempting to stay relevant in an unpredictable entertainment industry known for overlooking black talent. In an effort to stay relevant, these forgotten stars decide to think outside the box, band together and take matters into their own hands to create their own short film and, hopefully, stage their own comeback. But are these ladies willing to put their egos aside to make it work, especially with a reality star in the mix? Or will they fall prey to the drama and become the reality star stereotypes they hate?
Hollywood Divas, TV One’s latest reality series starring Golden Brooks, Elise Neal, Paula Jai Parker, Countess Vaughn and Lisa Wu. This new one-hour reality series highlights the ups and downs of black actresses trying to navigate career, family and relationships, while attempting to stay relevant in an unpredictable entertainment industry known for overlooking black talent. In an effort to stay relevant, these forgotten stars decide to think outside the box, band together and take matters into their own hands to create their own short film and, hopefully, stage their own comeback. But are these ladies willing to put their egos aside to make it work, especially with a reality star in the mix? Or will they fall prey to the drama and become the reality star stereotypes they hate?
Paula Jai White talks about new hit reality show 'HOLLYWOOD DIVAS' airing on TVOne on Lady Charmaine Live. www.PRAISE98FM.com www.LADYCHARMAINELIVE.com Twitter: CharmaineLive Twitter: PRAISE98FM FB: LadyCharmaineLive
Clyde (Joe Torry) and his photographer pal Montel (Rusty Cundieff) http://bit.ly/2aqugCV meet gold digger Adina (Paula Jai Parker) and her friend Brandy (Tisha Campbell), a law student, at a party.
DJay is a Memphis hustler who spends most days in a parked Chevy philosophizing about life while Nola (Taryn Manning), turn tricks in the backseat. He's not very good at pimping, but he can hustle almost anything or anyone and makes enough to keep himself and three girls satisfied and housed in his shotgun home. DJay, however, is in the midst of a midlife crisis| he quietly harbors dreams of becoming a respected rapper. When he learns from a local club owner, Arnel (Isaac Hayes), that rap mogul Skinny Black (Ludacris), is rolling through town, DJay decides to record his flow with the hopes of slipping his demo to Skinny. With little help from his friends and "family" DJay sets in motion the hustle of his life, and galvanizes the lives of those around him as they learn that "Everybody's...
Genre: DRAMA - ROMANCE / Format: 80’ / Country: USA / Year: 2013 / Language: ENGLISH / Available Version(s): ORIGINAL VERSION / Cast(s): PAULA JAI PARKER, OMAR GOODING, MICHAEL COLYAR, CARYN WARD / Creator(s): GRAYSON STROUD This movie is revolving around two personages who share their passion for writing. Shane and Celeste lived together for two year, but their relationship is deeply affected because Shane does not want to engage. Shane, completely unsettled, is always looking for that perfect woman and the best way to find one is through the shopping environment, ending up being addicted to shopping. His girlfriend Celeste is fed up and gives him an ultimatum, either he changes or loses her forever. Confronted to this dilemma, Shane must stop destroying his life and face his responsib...
HipHollywood caught up with Paula Jai Parker and found out how she really felt about Khloe Kardashian slightly shading her during an episode of 'Hollywood Divas'
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Paula gets real about working with the women who she says legitimately hurt her...Get more of Paula on Hollywood Divas Wednesday at 9/8c on TV One!
Veteran actress and Hollywood Diva Paula Jai Parker interviews on The Steven Knight Show in 2016.
Paula Jai Parker interview at the 46th Annual NAACP Image Awards
Hollywood Diva, Paula Jai Parker had a very inventive way of telling her mom she was pregnant.
The stars of "Hollywood Divas" discuss their storied careers in the entertainment business, and explain how reality TV saved them. VISIT OUR SITE: http://bit.ly/KK8Af7 Director/Producer: Raven Carter Now that reality shows have become a dime a dozen, it’s clear to see the folks who subject themselves to the over-the-top drama of this genre of television clearly do it for the money. But are the checks that good? If you ask Paula Jai Parker, we bet the actress would shout out a resounding yes. The “Friday” star is one of the cast members of the new TV One reality show “Hollywood Divas” and when we asked why she joined the series she said plainly that the show is the only reason she has a house and a car right now because no one else in Hollywood is checking for her. Is that the case for ...
HipHollywood caught up with Malika Haqq about throwing some subtle shade at her castmate Paula Jai Parker, during an episode of 'Hollywood Divas' and also found out that she has actually seen the movie 'Friday'
HipHollywood caught up with Paula Jai Parker and found out how she really felt about Khloe Kardashian slightly shading her during an episode of 'Hollywood Divas'
My favorite scenes of Joi played by Paula Jai Parker. The slow motion segement was cut short for some reason.
Paula gets real about working with the women who she says legitimately hurt her...Get more of Paula on Hollywood Divas Wednesday at 9/8c on TV One!
The stars of "Hollywood Divas" discuss their storied careers in the entertainment business, and explain how reality TV saved them. VISIT OUR SITE: http://bit.ly/KK8Af7 Director/Producer: Raven Carter Now that reality shows have become a dime a dozen, it’s clear to see the folks who subject themselves to the over-the-top drama of this genre of television clearly do it for the money. But are the checks that good? If you ask Paula Jai Parker, we bet the actress would shout out a resounding yes. The “Friday” star is one of the cast members of the new TV One reality show “Hollywood Divas” and when we asked why she joined the series she said plainly that the show is the only reason she has a house and a car right now because no one else in Hollywood is checking for her. Is that the case for ...
Paula Jai Parker lights up the Hollywood Divas reunion stage with her extra raunchy rap joint "Going Down."
Hustle & Flow movie clips: http://j.mp/1L5Bvc5 BUY THE MOVIE: http://j.mp/LuByQ3 Don't miss the HOTTEST NEW TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/1u2y6pr CLIP DESCRIPTION: Yevette (Elise Neal) entertains Nola (Taryn Manning) and Lexus (Paula Jai Parker) in the living room while Djay (Terrence Howard) raps for Key (Anthony Anderson) in the kitchen. FILM DESCRIPTION: One man's struggle to rise above his circumstances prompts him to try a career in music in this acclaimed drama from writer and director Craig Brewer. Djay (Terrence Howard) is a low-level pimp and drug dealer who scraped together a living in the ghettos of Memphis, TN. Djay isn't happy with his life, and the realization that he's reached the same age when his father unexpectedly died has made him start thinking about changing his ways. Dja...
Check out my new Chopped & Screwed Page http://www.youtube.com/user/DjPurpleI5h Friday - Hoochie Mama (Movie Scene) (Official Chopped Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgFdR-c38II Visit the website for Unreleased Videos that didn't make it Youtube. https://choppedproject.com Add the Instagram https://instagram.com/djpurplei5h for updates and new videos Add my Twitter https://twitter.com/_TexasTerror To stay notified when videos are posted to YouTube Channel Check out the Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/djpurplei5h/ Dont' forget to repost and share.
Hollywood Diva, Paula Jai Parker had a very inventive way of telling her mom she was pregnant.
Uh, what did Countess Vaughn's friend just say to Paula Jai Parker's husband? Jesus take the wheel on this episode of Hollywood Divas---Wednesday at 9/8c!
Veteran actress and Hollywood Diva Paula Jai Parker interviews on The Steven Knight Show in 2016.
Chiquis Rivera, Lyndie Greenwood (Sleepy Hollow), Paula Jai Parker (Hollywood Divas)
Hollywood Divas, TV One’s latest reality series starring Golden Brooks, Elise Neal, Paula Jai Parker, Countess Vaughn and Lisa Wu. This new one-hour reality series highlights the ups and downs of black actresses trying to navigate career, family and relationships, while attempting to stay relevant in an unpredictable entertainment industry known for overlooking black talent. In an effort to stay relevant, these forgotten stars decide to think outside the box, band together and take matters into their own hands to create their own short film and, hopefully, stage their own comeback. But are these ladies willing to put their egos aside to make it work, especially with a reality star in the mix? Or will they fall prey to the drama and become the reality star stereotypes they hate?
Hollywood Divas, TV One’s latest reality series starring Golden Brooks, Elise Neal, Paula Jai Parker, Countess Vaughn and Lisa Wu. This new one-hour reality series highlights the ups and downs of black actresses trying to navigate career, family and relationships, while attempting to stay relevant in an unpredictable entertainment industry known for overlooking black talent. In an effort to stay relevant, these forgotten stars decide to think outside the box, band together and take matters into their own hands to create their own short film and, hopefully, stage their own comeback. But are these ladies willing to put their egos aside to make it work, especially with a reality star in the mix? Or will they fall prey to the drama and become the reality star stereotypes they hate?
Paula Jai White talks about new hit reality show 'HOLLYWOOD DIVAS' airing on TVOne on Lady Charmaine Live. www.PRAISE98FM.com www.LADYCHARMAINELIVE.com Twitter: CharmaineLive Twitter: PRAISE98FM FB: LadyCharmaineLive
Clyde (Joe Torry) and his photographer pal Montel (Rusty Cundieff) http://bit.ly/2aqugCV meet gold digger Adina (Paula Jai Parker) and her friend Brandy (Tisha Campbell), a law student, at a party.
DJay is a Memphis hustler who spends most days in a parked Chevy philosophizing about life while Nola (Taryn Manning), turn tricks in the backseat. He's not very good at pimping, but he can hustle almost anything or anyone and makes enough to keep himself and three girls satisfied and housed in his shotgun home. DJay, however, is in the midst of a midlife crisis| he quietly harbors dreams of becoming a respected rapper. When he learns from a local club owner, Arnel (Isaac Hayes), that rap mogul Skinny Black (Ludacris), is rolling through town, DJay decides to record his flow with the hopes of slipping his demo to Skinny. With little help from his friends and "family" DJay sets in motion the hustle of his life, and galvanizes the lives of those around him as they learn that "Everybody's...
Genre: DRAMA - ROMANCE / Format: 80’ / Country: USA / Year: 2013 / Language: ENGLISH / Available Version(s): ORIGINAL VERSION / Cast(s): PAULA JAI PARKER, OMAR GOODING, MICHAEL COLYAR, CARYN WARD / Creator(s): GRAYSON STROUD This movie is revolving around two personages who share their passion for writing. Shane and Celeste lived together for two year, but their relationship is deeply affected because Shane does not want to engage. Shane, completely unsettled, is always looking for that perfect woman and the best way to find one is through the shopping environment, ending up being addicted to shopping. His girlfriend Celeste is fed up and gives him an ultimatum, either he changes or loses her forever. Confronted to this dilemma, Shane must stop destroying his life and face his responsib...