Playing the role of Jalessa Vinson (later Vinson-Taylor), actress and singer Dawnn Lewis became the friend that every girl wanted to have in her crew. Embodying the hardworking and determined characteristics of Jalessa in her real life, Lewis has gone on to start a multi-platform production company named Morning Jewel and non-profit organization that provides financial and programmatic support to underprivileged youth by the name of A New Day. Aside from her known acting roles in A Different World and Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper, Lewis had recurring roles on One Tree Hill, The Secret Life of the American Teenager and appeared in the 2006 film Dreamgirls. Also lending her voice to many animations, Lewis has voiced characters on shows such as The Simpsons, Curious George, Futurama, and Doc McStuffins. Currently, the multi-talented actress can be seen in roles on TNT’s Major Crimes, the CW’s iZombie, and the recently launched Amazon pilot The Legend of Master Legend.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr 16 - Apr 22
Danielle Brooks is looking fierce at Variety's Power Of Women in New York City, Tasha Smith rocks a bright a flirty outfit at the TV One Upfront in NYC, Naturi Naughton and Anthony Mackie take a sweet pic together at the Tribeca Film Program in New York City and Rihanna slays in FENTY PUMA. See these and more celeb pics of the week.