- Born
- Birth nameRhonda La Chanze Sapp
- Height5′ 6″ (1.68 m)
- LaChanze was born on December 16, 1961 in St. Augustine, Florida, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for The Blacklist (2013), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) and The Underground Railroad (2021). She was previously married to Derek Fordjour and Calvin J. Gooding.
- SpousesDerek Fordjour(July 30, 2005 - March 27, 2014) (divorced)Calvin J. Gooding(August 1998 - September 11, 2001) (his death, 2 children)
- ChildrenZaya LaChanze Gooding
- Lost her husband to the 9/11-attacks; she was 8 months pregnant at the time.
- Won the 2006 Tony for "Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical" for her role as "Celie" in "The Color Purple".
- She was awarded the 2006 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her role in Oprah Winfrey's production of "The Color Purple" based on Alice Walker's novel.
- Daughters (with Gooding): Celia Rose and Zaya LaChanze.
- Nominated for Broadway's 1991 Tony Award as Best Actress (Featured Role - Musical) for "Once on this Island".
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