Natalie Desselle-Reid
| Natalie Desselle-Reid | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Natalie Desselle July 12, 1967 Alexandria, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education |
Peabody Magnet High School Grambling State University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1996—present |
| Spouse(s) | Leonard Reid (m. 2003) |
| Children | 2 |
Natalie Desselle-Reid (born July 12, 1967) is an American actress. Deselle-Reid has performed in several films including B*A*P*S, Def Jam's How to Be a Player, Cinderella, and television series Built to Last and For Your Love. Natalie recently played Janie Egins on the television series Eve for three seasons.
Early life & Career
Desselle-Reid was born in Alexandria, Louisiana, the daughter of Thelma and Paul Desselle.[1]
She graduated from Peabody Magnet High School and attended Grambling State University. At Grambling she developed a deep interest in the theatre and appeared in several productions during her time there. Desselle-Reid has starred in many films, most recently in Madea's Big Happy Family, and guest starred in Family Matters. She is best known for her role as Mickey in B.A.P.S..
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Set It Off | Tanika | |
| 1997 | B*A*P*S | Mickey | |
| 1997 | Def Jam's How to Be a Player | Jenny Jackson | |
| 2003 | Sweet Hideaway | Tiffany | |
| 2004 | Gas | Elizabeth | |
| 2009 | Divas | Tamika | |
| 2010 | Queen Victoria's Wedding | Queen Victoria Brooks | Short film |
| 2011 | Madea's Big Happy Family | Tammy | Video |
| 2011 | Let Lorenzo | Tommy's Mom | Short film |
| 2014 | Zoe Gone | Delores Lafontaine |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Family Matters | Baby Girl | "My Big Brother" |
| 1997 | Built to Last | Tammy Watkins | Main role |
| 1997 | Cinderella | Minerva | TV film |
| 1998 | Getting Personal | Vanessa | "The Wedding Zinger" |
| 1998-2000 | For Your Love | Eunetta | Recurring role |
| 2002 | Yes, Dear | Cathy | "Kim's New Nanny" |
| 2003 | ER | "A Boy Falling Out of the Sky" | |
| 2003-06 | Eve | Janie Egins | Main role |
| 2010 | Freaknik: The Musical | Doela Man's Mom (voice) | TV film |
| 2013 | Mother's Rage, AA Mother's Rage | Principal Davenport | TV film |