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Terri J. Vaughn

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  • Producer
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Terri J. Vaughn
On the brink of a life-changing career decision, Vera decides to host a holiday weekend for her closest childhood friends. It's three days of secrets, fun, and romance.
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Terri J. Vaughn was born on 16 October 1969 in San Francisco, California, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for The Steve Harvey Show (1996), Friday (1995) and All of Us (2003). She has been married to Karon Riley since 19 January 2008. They have two children. She was previously married to Derrick A. Carolina.
BornOctober 16, 1969
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BornOctober 16, 1969
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      • 3 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Known for

    Cedric The Entertainer, Steve Harvey, and Wendy Raquel Robinson in The Steve Harvey Show (1996)
    The Steve Harvey Show
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Lovita Alizay Jenkins Robinson
    • Lovita Jenkins
    • Lovita Alizay Jenkins
    Nia Long, Chris Tucker, Ice Cube, Tom Lister Jr., Bernie Mac, and John Witherspoon in Friday (1995)
    Friday
    7.2
    • China
    • 1995
    All of Us (2003)
    All of Us
    5.9
    TV Series
    • Jonelle Abrahams
    • Jonelle Abrahams Black
    Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans in Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996)
    Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
    6.6
    • Keisha
    • 1996

    Credits

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    Actress

    • My Sisters World
      • Pre-production
      • TV Series
    • Mississippi Christmas
      • Lori
      • Post-production
    • Funny Feelings
      • Mimi
      • Post-production
    • Fried Catfish
      • Tangi
      • Post-production
    • The Heir (2026)
      The Heir
      Short
      • Aunt Neicy
      • 2026
    • Vera's Holiday Flop (2025)
      Vera's Holiday Flop
      4.0
      • Tori
      • 2025
    • I Thought You'd Never Ask (2025)
      I Thought You'd Never Ask
      Short
      • Nathan's Mom
      • 2025
    • Terri J. Vaughn in Miss Governor (2023)
      Miss Governor
      4.8
      TV Series
      • Antoinette Dunkerson
      • 2025
    • Reginald C. Hayes and Terri J. Vaughn in I Hate My Love Life (2025)
      I Hate My Love Life
      5.2
      Short
      • Angie Turner
      • 2025
    • Queens of Christmas (2024)
      Queens of Christmas
      7.9
      • Doris Griffin
      • 2024
    • Color Book (2024)
      Color Book
      6.9
      • Robyn
      • 2024
    • Here Comes the Sun (2023)
      Here Comes the Sun
      • Ruth
      • 2023
    • Jill Scott, Ryan Michelle Bathe, and Michelle Buteau in First Wives Club (2019)
      First Wives Club
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Cousin Pam
      • 2021–2022
    • Xosha Roquemore and Alano Miller in Cherish the Day (2020)
      Cherish the Day
      6.5
      TV Series
      • Anastasia
      • 2022
    • Derrex Brady, Deji LaRay, Thomas Q. Jones, and Philip Smithey in Johnson (2021)
      Johnson
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Wanda Brooks
      • 2022
    • Tichina Arnold, Cedric The Entertainer, Max Greenfield, and Beth Behrs in The Neighborhood (2018)
      The Neighborhood
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Claire
      • 2022
    • The Millennial (2022)
      The Millennial
      6.9
      • Mrs. Sterling
      • 2022
    • We Stay Looking (2020)
      We Stay Looking
      7.3
      Podcast Series
      • Rose Cranberry
      • 2020–2021
    • A Christmas Surprise (2020)
      A Christmas Surprise
      5.5
      TV Movie
      • Aisha
      • 2020

    Producer

    • Fried Catfish
      • co-executive producer
      • Post-production
    • Terri J. Vaughn in Miss Governor (2023)
      Miss Governor
      4.8
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2025
    • Open (2020)
      Open
      5.3
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2020
    • Alexandra Chando and Mike Merrill in The Baby Proposal (2019)
      The Baby Proposal
      5.6
      TV Movie
      • producer
      • 2019
    • Wendy Raquel Robinson, Andra Fuller, and Ta'Rhonda Jones in Hip Hop Holiday (2019)
      Hip Hop Holiday
      6.9
      • producer (p.g.a.)
      • 2019
    • BET Her Presents: The Waiting Room (2019)
      BET Her Presents: The Waiting Room
      8.9
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 2019
    • The Waiting Room (2019)
      The Waiting Room
      • producer
      • 2019
    • Thomas Mikal Ford, Terri J. Vaughn, Gregory Alan Williams, and Viviane Brazil in Beat Street Resurrection (2016)
      Beat Street Resurrection
      2.8
      Video
      • co-producer
      • 2016
    • Emmanuel Hudson and D.C. Young Fly in #DigitalLivesMatter (2016)
      #DigitalLivesMatter
      6.2
      • executive producer
      • 2016
    • Garcelle Beauvais, Essence Atkins, Terri J. Vaughn, and Malinda Williams in Girlfriends Getaway 2 (2015)
      Girlfriends Getaway 2
      6.4
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2015
    • Garcelle Beauvais, Essence Atkins, Terri J. Vaughn, and Malinda Williams in Girlfriends' Getaway (2014)
      Girlfriends' Getaway
      6.1
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2014
    • Hamlet & Hutch (2014)
      Hamlet & Hutch
      5.8
      Video
      • producer
      • 2014
    • Where's the Love? (2014)
      Where's the Love?
      5.5
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2014
    • Not 4 Sale (2013)
      Not 4 Sale
      9.5
      Short
      • associate producer
      • 2013
    • Kim Fields, Malinda Williams, and Danielle Deadwyler in A Cross to Bear (2012)
      A Cross to Bear
      6.8
      TV Movie
      • producer
      • 2012
    • For Richer or Poorer (2012)
      For Richer or Poorer
      6.6
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2012

    Director

    • Reasonable Doubt (2022)
      Reasonable Doubt
      6.7
      TV Series
      • director
      • directed by
      • 2025–2026
    • Terri J. Vaughn in Miss Governor (2023)
      Miss Governor
      4.8
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2023–2025
    • Tami Roman and Tichina Arnold in So Fly Christmas (2023)
      So Fly Christmas
      6.6
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2023
    • Harrison White, Peyton List, Cameron Boyce, Skai Jackson, Lily Mae Silverstein, Karan Brar, Tessa Netting, Raphael Alejandro, Kevin Quinn, Mallory James Mahoney, Nina Lu, and Will Buie Jr. in Bunk'd (2015)
      Bunk'd
      5.5
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2023
    • Tales (2017)
      Tales
      6.1
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2022
    • Unthinkably Good Things (2022)
      Unthinkably Good Things
      5.8
      • Director
      • 2022
    • Yolanda Adams and Serayah in Kingdom Business (2022)
      Kingdom Business
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2022
    • A Merry Switchmas (2021)
      A Merry Switchmas
      6.9
      • Director
      • 2021
    • Soul Santa (2021)
      Soul Santa
      5.8
      • directed by
      • 2021
    • A Christmas Surprise (2020)
      A Christmas Surprise
      5.5
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2020
    • Ray J, Reagan Gomez-Preston, Anne-Marie Johnson, and Jay DeVon Johnson in Dear Santa, I Need a Date (2019)
      Dear Santa, I Need a Date
      7.5
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2019
    • Twas the Chaos before Christmas (2019)
      Twas the Chaos before Christmas
      6.9
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2019
    • Wendy Raquel Robinson, Andra Fuller, and Ta'Rhonda Jones in Hip Hop Holiday (2019)
      Hip Hop Holiday
      6.9
      • Director
      • 2019
    • John Amos, Omar Gooding, Raven Goodwin, Janet Hubert, and DomiNque Perry in Christmas Belles (2019)
      Christmas Belles
      6.1
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2019
    • Angrily Ever After (2019)
      Angrily Ever After
      5.4
      • Director
      • 2019
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    Personal details

    • Official site
      • Terri J. Vaughn official website
    • Alternative names
      • Terri J Vaughn
    • Height
      • 5′ 6″ (1.68 m)
    • Born
      • October 16, 1969
      • San Francisco, California, USA
    • Spouses
        Karon RileyJanuary 19, 2008 - present (2 children)
    • Children
        Daylen Ali Carolina
    • Parents
      • Helen
    • Relatives
      • Tracey(Sibling)
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Article

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    • Trivia
      She earned some early popularity in the cult movie, "Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood." She played the the girlfriend of the Marlon Wayans' character "Loc Dog" in the memorable postal truck scene.

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