Lela Rochon: Who is she? Her 2 Husbands, Movies, Children, Net Worth, Other Unknown Facts

Lela Rochon is an American actress who gained recognition for the roles she played in movies. She reigned especially in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Notably among are Waiting to Exhale (1995), Harlem Nights (1989), Boomerang (1992), The Chamber (1996), Gang Related (1997), Knock Off (1998), Why Do Fools Fall in Love (1998), and Any Given Sunday (1999).

She stepped away from the public space at the beginning of the 2000s. However, after years of being away, she stepped back in.

The actress has been married twice, with her first ending in a divorce. She is currently married to one of the well-known filmmakers in Hollywood, with whom she has two children.

Here is more about her life, marriages, children, movies, net worth, and other interesting facts.

Who Is She?

 

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On the 17th day of April 1964, Samuel and Zelma Staples gave birth to her in Los Angeles, California, the United States. The 61 year-old actress was raised in a family with a modest occupation, where her father owns a graphic arts business and her mother works as a nurse.

As regards education, her parents didn’t take that for granted as they enrolled her at Cerritos High School in California. She graduated in 1982 and decided to further her studies by attending California State University, Dominguez Hill in Carson.

The 61 year-old actress graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism, with minors in Sociology and Theatre. She returned to her alma mater so many years after her graduation to give a commencement speech in 2016.

Who Are Lela Rochon’s Two Husbands?

 

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Throughout her life and existence, the actress has been married twice and divorced once. She first tasted marriage with dancer and actor Adolfo Quinones, popularly known as Shabba Doo in 1982.

Unfortunately, the union lasted for a few years. They divorced in 1987, five years after walking down the aisle. The union ended without the pair having any children, Shabba Doo had two children from his first marriage to Gwendolyn Powell from 1976 to 1982.

Going by the above, it means that he married Rochon immediately after parting ways with his first wife.

Prior to her second marriage, she was reported to have had a relationship with singer-songwriter Jackie Jackson from 1989 to 1991. Some years later she met her current husband, Antione Fuqua.

Though there are reports indicating the exact day the two met, available information shows that they first crossed paths in Hongkong, China. She got engaged in 1998 and got married to him the following year on 9th April 1999.

The marriage was blessed with two children; a girl and a boy. She welcomed her first child and daughter Asia Rochon Fuqua on 28th July 2002. Two years later, her second child and son Brando was born in May 2004.

It was reported that her husband had a son, Zachary from a past relationship. In another development, there are reports of her infidelity all over the media in the past. However, those reports have not been denied nor confirmed.

Similarly, in 2019 Rochon’s husband was photographed, kissing model Nicole Murphy while on a vacation in Italy. She apologized for what happened and regretted her actions.

Also See- Rosanne Katon – Biography Of The Actress And Model, 7 Amazing Facts About Her

How Rich Is Lela Rochon?

Lela Rochon made fortune from her acting and TV career.  The actress has an estimated net worth of $10 million. This is not surprising considering the fact that She has been acting and appearing on TV from the early 1980s to the 2000s. Reversion, a 2015 action-thriller was her last movie, and David Makes Man (2019) was the last time she featured in a TV series.

On the other hand, there is a big gap between what she has earned and what her husband earned. Antione Fuqua’s net worth is estimated at $25 million. Going by that, her husband is $15 million richer than her.

Well, it is expected since he is one of the top filmmakers in the industry. He has directed movies such as Training Day (2001), The Replacement Killers (1998), Tears of the Sun (2003), King Arthur (2004), Shooter (2007), Brooklyn’s Finest (2009), and Olympus Has Fallen (2013).

Fun Facts About Lela Rochon

 

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1. Her Ex-Husband ‘Shabba Doo’ Died In 2020

Adolfo Quinones also known as Shabba Doo and Rochon’s ex-husband is dead. He died on 29th December 2020 at his home at the age of 65. Initially, the cause of death was not made known, but a subsequent report from the Coroner’s office listed arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease as the cause.

2. She Met Her Ex-Husband On-Set of A Movie  

The first movie role Rochon landed was in 1984’s Breakin’. That wasn’t all, it was there she came in contact with the Shabba Doo who later married her. He became popular for playing the role of Ozone in the movie. He also featured in its sequel Breakin’ 2: Electic Boogaloo.

3. She Was A High School Athlete

While attending Cerritos High School, Rochon was an athlete. She played basketball exceedingly well. She was also a member of the school’s drama club. You can say that’s where she started developing her acting skills.

4. Contemplated Going To A Law After University Graduation 

After graduating from the University, Rochon thought of going to a law school. However, she dropped the idea and pursued a career in acting.

5. She Has Haitian Roots 

She was born and raised in the United States, but available information shows that her forefathers were original from Haiti.

Lela Rochon’s Movie List

From 1984 to 2015, the actress has featured in more than 25 movies. They include;

• Breakin’ (1984)
• Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984)
• A Bunny’s Tale (1985)
• Foxtrap (1986)
• Stewardess School (1986)
• The Wild Pair (1987)
• Into the Homeland (1987)
• Harlem Nights (1989)
• Boomerang (1992)
• The Meteor Man (1993)
• Waiting to Exhale (1995)
• Mr. and Mrs. Loving (1996)
• The Cucumber (1996)
• Gang Related (1997)
• Legal Deceit (1997)
• Ruby Bridges (1998)
• The Big Hit (1998)
• Knock Off (1998)
• Why Do Fools Fall in Love (1998)
• Any Given Day (1998)
• The Charlotte Austin Story (1999)
• Labor Pains (2000)
• First Daughter (2004)
• Running Out of Time in Hollywood (2006)
• Balancing the Books (2009)
• Brooklyn’s Finest (2009)
• Blood Done Sign My Name (2010)
• Let the Church Say Amen (2013)
• Supremacy (2014)
• Reversion (2015)

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