Sheryl Lee Ralph Explained

Honorific Prefix:The Honourable
Sheryl Lee Ralph
Honorific Suffix:OJ (Hon.)
Birth Date:30 December 1956
Birth Place:Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
Othername:Sheryl Lee Ralph-Hughes
Education:Rutgers University, New Brunswick (BFA)
Known For:Dreamgirls (Broadway; 1981)
It's a Living
Moesha

Abbott Elementary
Years Active:1977–present
Spouse:
    Children:2

    Sheryl Lee Ralph [1] (born December 30, 1956) is an American actress and singer. Known for her performances on stage and screen, she earned acclaim for her role as Deena Jones in the Broadway musical Dreamgirls (1981), for which she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. Since 2021, she has starred as Barbara Howard on the ABC mockumentary sitcom Abbott Elementary, for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2022, becoming the first Black woman in 35 years to win the award.[2]

    She made her film debut in the 1977 comedy A Piece of the Action. In 1991, she won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female for her performance in the 1990 comedy-drama film To Sleep with Anger. Ralph's other notable roles include The Mighty Quinn (1989), Mistress (1992), The Distinguished Gentleman (1992), (1993), and The Comeback Trail (2020).

    After early guest roles on television shows such as Good Times, The Jeffersons and Wonder Woman she then starred in the ABC sitcoms It's a Living (1986–1989) and New Attitude (1990), as well as the Nick at Nite sitcom Instant Mom (2013–2015). Her role as Dee Mitchell in the UPN sitcom Moesha (1996–2001) earned her five NAACP Image Award nominations.

    Her other Broadway roles include Muzzy Van Hossmere in Thoroughly Modern Millie (2002) and Madame Morrible in Wicked (2016–2017). Additionally, she has produced the Broadway plays Thoughts of a Colored Man (2021) and Ohio State Murders (2022).

    Early life

    Ralph was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, the daughter of Stanley Ralph, an African-American college professor, and Ivy Ralph O.D., a Jamaican fashion designer and the creator of the kariba suit.[3] [4] She has a younger brother, actor and comedian Michael Ralph. According to research conducted by Finding Your Roots, her maternal 3rd great grandfather was a white man named Hugh McClymont, a wealthy estate owner in Jamaica who bequeathed his entire property “Ginger Hall” to his free quadroon wife, Mary Robinson, and their children. She was raised between Mandeville, Jamaica, and Long Island.[5] [6] Ralph attended Uniondale High School in Uniondale, New York.

    She starred in a high-school production of the musical Oklahoma!, portraying Ado Annie. Ralph graduated in 1972. Earlier that year, she was crowned Miss Black Teen-age New York. At 19, Ralph was the youngest woman to ever graduate from Rutgers University. During her time at Rutgers, Ralph was one of the earliest winners of the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarships awarded by the American College Theatre Festival.[7]

    That year she was named one of the top ten college women in America by Glamour magazine. Initially she hoped to study medicine, but after dealing with cadavers in a pre-med class and winning a scholarship in a competition at the American College Theatre Festival, she gave up medicine for the performing arts.[8] Many years later, she served as the commencement speaker at Rutgers for the Class of 2023, then for Drexel University in 2024.

    Career

    1977–1989: Early roles and Dreamgirls

    Ralph began her career in the 1970s, starring in the 1977 American crime comedy film A Piece of the Action directed by Sidney Poitier. She also made several appearances in television shows, such as Good Times, Wonder Woman and The Jeffersons. Ralph then landed a role in the Broadway production Reggae (1980),[9] before portraying Deena Jones in the original Broadway musical Dreamgirls (1981).[10] On television, she was in the cast of the CBS daytime soap opera Search for Tomorrow while starring on Broadway in Dreamgirls. For her performance in Dreamgirls, Ralph was nominated in 1982 for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical.[11]

    Afterwards, she signed with Sid Bernstein's music label, and released her only studio album In the Evening in 1984. The album's title track peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Dance Music/Club Play Singles chart and No. 64 on the UK Singles Chart that same year.[12] Ralph landed the leading role of Ginger St. James on the television series It's a Living. In 1988 she starred in the Disney film Oliver & Company, providing the voice of Rita, a sassy Afghan Hound. Her first leading role in a film came as Denzel Washington's wife in The Mighty Quinn, released in 1989.

    1990–2020: Film roles and Moesha

    In 1990, she was cast as Vicki St. James in the ABC sitcom New Attitude. The following year, Ralph won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female for her performance in the 1990 drama film To Sleep with Anger. In 1992, she starred with Robert De Niro in the title role in Mistress. That same year, she played Etienne Toussaint-Bouvier on Designing Women, and co-starred with Eddie Murphy in The Distinguished Gentleman. She also played Florence Watson, the mother of Rita Louise Watson (Lauryn Hill) in the 1993 film . Her role as Dee Mitchell on Moesha (1996–2001) earned her five nominations for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. During the 1990s, she also had roles in The Flintstones, Deterrence, and Unconditional Love. She provided the voice of Cheetah in Justice League and Justice League Unlimited. Ralph produced Divas Simply Singing, which has become an important AIDS fundraiser. She also appeared on the Showtime series Barbershop as Claire. Ralph played a character who brought a new face to the sufferings of war in the NBC hit series ER. Ralph's 2002 project Baby of the Family concerns a young child who is born with a caul over her head, which enables her to see ghosts and the future. Ralph was also featured with son Etienne on MTV's My Super Sweet 16 and BET's Baldwin Hills, as well as an episode of Clean House that also featured her two children, Etienne and Ivy-Victoria (aka Coco), named after Ralph's mother.

    On June 16, 2009, it was announced that Ralph would join the cast of the Broadway-bound musical The First Wives Club as Elyse. She replaced Adriane Lenox, who withdrew from the show due to health concerns.[13] In 2011, Ralph guest-starred in Young Justice as Amanda Waller. In 2013, Ralph appeared in the NBC television show Smash as Cynthia, the mother of Jennifer Hudson's character.[14] On February 9, 2013, Ralph appeared at the 2013 Columbus Middle School youth rally in Columbus, Mississippi. In August 2014, she appeared on KTLA Los Angeles Morning News as a fill-in entertainment reporter. In November 2014, Ralph appeared on Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn as the rich lady who claims her dog from Nicky, Ricky, Dicky, and Dawn. Some of her recent TV appearances include the TNT dramedy Claws, and on the Nickelodeon sitcom Instant Mom as the mother of Stephanie (Tia Mowry). From January 10 to April 11, 2019, Ralph appeared as one of the main characters, Rose, in the television series Fam, which ran for one season and was canceled in May 2019.

    2021–present: Abbott Elementary

    In 2021, Ralph joined the sitcom Abbott Elementary, portraying veteran elementary school teacher Barbara Howard.[15] For her role, Ralph won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2022, becoming the second Black actress to win in the category after Jackée Harry, who won in 1987 for 227, and the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2023. In October 2022, Ralph was presented with the Order of Jamaica by the governor-general for her contribution to the national film industry.[16]

    In 2023, Ralph performed "Lift Every Voice and Sing", also known as the Black national anthem, at the Super Bowl LVII pre-show.[17] Later in 2023, Ralph became the first celebrity and the first Black person to play Mrs. Claus in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade’s history.[18]

    In 2024, Ralph sang for President Joe Biden at a large fundraiser to raise money for his reelection.[19] Earlier, she had joined Vice President Kamala Harris for an abortion-related campaign event in Pennsylvania.[20]

    Ralph was celebrated at the 2024 Variety Faith and Spirituality in Entertainment Honors for her portrayal of Christian teacher Barbara Howard on “Abbott Elementary."[21]

    Personal life

    Ralph was married to French businessman Eric Maurice from 1990 to 2001, and they have two children, a son born in 1992 and a daughter in 1995. She has been married to Pennsylvania State Senator Vincent Hughes since July 30, 2005.[22]

    In July 2004, Ralph was inducted as an honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority at the 47th National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada.[23]

    In May 2008, Ralph was awarded an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Tougaloo College after giving the commencement address.

    In 2023, Ralph was named the commencement speaker for Rutgers University, her alma mater. It was also announced that she would receive an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts degree at the ceremony.[24]

    In December 2024, Ralph was honored as the Person of the Year in the Jamaicans.com Best of Jamaica 2024 Awards. This prestigious recognition celebrated her extraordinary contributions to representing Jamaican culture and excellence globally.[25] [26] [27] [28]

    In December 2024, Ralph was named the 2024 Advocate of the Year by The Advocate, recognizing her impactful work in advocacy and representation of marginalized communities. On April 16, 2025, Ralph was honored with a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame.[29] [30]

    Filmography

    See main article: Sheryl Lee Ralph filmography.

    Discography

    Albums

    1. "You're So Romantic" (4:38)
    2. "In the Evening" (3:50)
    3. "Give Me Love" (3:34)
    4. "Evolution" (4:02)
    5. "Back to Being in Love" (3:01)
    6. "Be Somebody" (3:35)
    7. "I'm Your Kind of Girl" (3:55)
    8. "B.A.B.Y." (3:15)
    9. "Ready or Not" (3:46)
    10. "I'm So Glad That We Met" (3:56)

    Produced and arranged by Trevor Lawrence

    1. “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” (2:11)
    2. “Holiday Cheer (We Made It)” (4:03)
    3. “Wreck The Halls” feat. B Slade (1:09)
    4. “Silent Night” (2:52)
    5. “Little Drummer Boy” (6:57)
    6. “I Love The Holidays” feat. J Minor 7 (1:09)
    7. “Commercial Break” (0:08)
    8. “Sleigh. (Jingle Bells)” (3:43)
    9. “The Real Meaning” feat. B Slade (5:26)
    10. “The Gift” (1:04)
    11. “Hark The Herald Angels Sing” (1:10)
    12. “O Holy Night” (3:16)
    13. “O’ Come All Ye Faithful” feat. Ann Nesby and B Slade (5:24)
    14. “Muva Has Spoken” feat. Ivy Ralph O.D. (1:06)
    15. “Silent Night Vibes” feat. Hubie Wang (2:05)

    Singles

    TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
    US
    Dance
    [31]     		US
    R&B
    		AUS
    [32]     		BEL
    (FL)
    [33]     		NLD
    [34]     		UK
    [35]
    "When I First Saw You"[36] 1983—50————
    "In the Evening"[37] 19846——161864In the Evening
    "You're So Romantic"[38] 19853784————
    "In the Evening (Remix)"[39] 1997——17———rowspan="3"
    "Evolution (Remix)"1998——————
    "Here Comes the Rain Again"19993744————
    "Blood Sweat & Tears (from the series Arcane League of Legends)"[40] 2024———————

    Awards and nominations

    YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
    1982Tony AwardBest Performance by an Actress in a MusicalDreamgirls
    Drama Desk AwardOutstanding Actress in a Musical
    1989NAACP Image AwardsOutstanding Actress in a Motion PictureThe Mighty Quinn
    1990Independent Spirit AwardsBest Supporting FemaleTo Sleep with Anger
    1998NAACP Image AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesMoesha
    1999
    2000
    2001
    Black Reel AwardsOutstanding Supporting ActressDeterrence
    2002NAACP Image AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesMoesha
    2022Black Reel AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy SeriesAbbott Elementary[41]
    Peabody AwardEntertainment[42]
    Hollywood Critics Association TV AwardsBest Supporting Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Comedy[43]
    Primetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series[44]
    Creative CoalitionTV Humanitarian AwardHerself [45]
    Elizabeth Taylor AIDS FoundationElizabeth Taylor Commitment to End AIDS Award[46]
    2023Golden Globe AwardsBest Supporting Actress - Television SeriesAbbott Elementary[47]
    Independent Spirit AwardsBest Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series[48]
    NAACP Image AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series[49]
    Primetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series[50]
    Critics' Choice Television AwardsBest Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series[51]
    Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series[52]
    Dorian AwardsBest Supporting TV Performance - Comedy [53]
    Black Reel AwardsOutstanding Supporting Performance, Comedy Series[54]
    2024Hollywood Critics Association TV AwardsBest Supporting Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Comedy[55]
    Critics' Choice Television AwardsBest Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series[56]
    Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series[57]
    Daytime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Daytime SpecialUnexpected (as executive producer)[58]
    Black Reel AwardsRuby Dee Humanitarian AwardHerself[59]
    Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Comedy SeriesAbbott Elementary
    Primetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series[60]
    NAACP Image AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series[61]
    2025Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series[62]
    Primetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series[63]
    NAACP Image AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series[64]
    Black Reel AwardsOutstanding Supporting Performance in a Comedy Series[65]
    2026Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.[66]

    External links

    Notes and References

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    3. Web site: Henry. Balford. 9 October 2018. Fashion designer Ivy Ralph dies at 90. 2020-07-03. Jamaica Observer. December 4, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211204224353/https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/fashion-designer-ivy-ralph-dies-at-90_146396?profile=1373. dead.
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    5. Web site: "Sheryl Lee Ralph a Passionate AIDS Activist", The Caribbean Current. October 19, 2017. May 2, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160502041851/https://thecaribbeancurrent.com/sheryl-lee-ralph-a-passionate-aids-activist/. dead.
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