- Born
- Birth nameLela Rochon Staples
- Height5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
- Lela Rochon was born on April 17, 1964 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Gang Related (1997), Waiting to Exhale (1995) and Any Given Sunday (1999). She has been married to Antoine Fuqua since April 9, 1999. They have two children. She was previously married to Adolfo Quinones.
- SpousesAntoine Fuqua(April 9, 1999 - present) (2 children)Adolfo Quinones(December 12, 1982 - 1987) (divorced)
- Children
- ParentsSamuel StaplesZelma Staples
- Chosen by People (USA) magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world.
- From 1984-1986 while in college, Lela was one of the Spudettes in over 20 spots for the famous Spud Mckenzie Budweiser/Bud Light TV commercials.
- Lela graduated from California State University with a BA in broadcast journalism in 1986.
- Voted by the readers of Black Men Magazine as one of "The 10 Sexiest Women of the Year".
- Became engaged to director Antoine Fuqua. Fuqua had son Zachary from a previous relationship.
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