Lela Rochon is a well-known actress from the United States. Lela Rochon is most remembered for her debut role in the drama film ‘Waiting to Exhale,’ in which she played Robin Stokes. She’s also known for her parts in 1996’s ‘The Chamber,’ 1998’s ‘Knock Off,’ and 1999’s ‘Any Given Sunday.’

What is the Net Worth of Lela Rochon?

Lela Rochon’s net worth is reported to be around $10 million, which Lela Rochon obtained from her professional career. Her appearance in the 2014 drama film ‘Supremacy’ netted her roughly $525,000.

Early Life and Education

Lela Rochon was born in Los Angeles, California, on April 17, 1964. Lela Rochon Staples is her birth name, and she is 55 years old. Samuel Staples (a business owner and graphic artist) is her father’s name, and Zelma Staples is her mother’s name (a nurse practitioner).

Lela attended and graduated from Cerritos High School in California. She went on to California State University, Dominguez Hills, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism with majors in sociology and theater. She returned in 2016 to deliver the graduating address at California State University.

Professional Life and Career of Lela Rochon

In 1984, she made her acting debut in the film ‘Breakin.’ She then appeared in the film ‘Breakin 2: Electric Boogaloo’ the following year. She had the chance to appear in the American comedy film ‘Stewardess School.’ She has acted in films such as ‘The Wild Pair’ and ‘Into the Homeland.’

In 1995, She made her acting debut as Robin Stokes in the American romantic drama film ‘Waiting to Exhale,’ which marked the beginning of her career. After three years, she starred as Emira Eagle in the American romantic drama film ‘Why Do Fools Fall in Love,’ and as Vanessa Struthers in the 1999 film ‘Any Given Sunday.’ She has a recurring role as Alma in ‘David Makes Man’ in 2019 and played Rose in the series ‘Alone Together’ in 2018.

Nominations and Awards

In 1996, she was nominated for CableACE Awards in the category Actress in a Movie or Miniseries for ‘Mr. and Mrs. Loving,’ nominated for Image Award in Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for ‘Waiting to Exhale,’ and nominated for MTV Movie + TV Awards in the category Best Breakthrough Performance for ‘Waiting to Exhale,’ and nominated for MTV Movie + TV Awards in the category.

Body Measurement and Social Media

Lela Rochon stands 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 64 kilograms. She is a brunette with dark brown hair and dark brown eyes. 34-24-35 inches is her body measurement. 9 is her shoe size (US). She has roughly 90k Instagram followers and 5.6k Twitter followers, but she does not appear to be active on Facebook.

Relationship Facts of Lela Rochon

• She is married to Antoine Fuqua {Compare Couple}.
• Lela Rochon married on April 09, 1999.
• She is mother of Two (Asia Rochon Fuqua, Brando Fuqua).
• She is not having an affair with anyone presently.
• Her sexual orientation is straight.

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