Get a closer look at some of Hollywood's perfect pairs.

Hollywood Power Couples

Get a closer look at some of Hollywood&#39;s perfect pairs.

"The Gentlemen" and "Slow Horses" return this fall, while the "Reacher" spin-off series "Neagley" makes its debut. See our guide of the biggest Fall TV and streaming releases.

2026 Fall TV and Streaming Watch Guide

&quot;The Gentlemen&quot; and &quot;Slow Horses&quot; return this fall, while the &quot;Reacher&quot; spin-off series &quot;Neagley&quot; makes its debut. See our guide of the biggest Fall TV and streaming releases.

Get a closer look at these actors from their many TV and streaming series roles.

Streaming Stars, Then and Now

Charlayne Woodard is a dazzling force in American theater, captivating audiences with her exceptional talent as both an actress and playwright. With two Obie Awards under her belt, and nominations for the highly prestigious Tony and Drama Desk Awards, she has solidified her place as one of the most acclaimed performers of our time.

Her writing and performing skills shine in her four solo plays, Pretty Fire, Neat, In Real Life, and The Nightwatcher, which have received widespread critical acclaim. But Woodard's talent doesn't stop there - she has also written two multi-character plays, Flight and The Garden, further showcasing her versatility and range as a writer.

Woodard has also starred in original plays written by some of the biggest names in contemporary theater, including Susan-Lori Parks, Lynn Nottage, George C. Wolfe, Jeremy O. Harris, Brandon-Jacobs Jenkins, Athol Fugard, David Adjmi, and Ariel Dorfman. She's graced the silver screen as well, appearing in films directed by the likes of M. Night Shyamalan, Milos Foreman, Louis Malle, John Schlesinger, Nicolas Hytner, Wim Wenders, Robert Townsend, and John Sayles.

In addition to her stage and screen work, Woodard has also made an impact on television, appearing in numerous shows and even making a memorable performance on The Johnny Carson Show. She made history by becoming the first black actress to play Cinderella on TV or in film.

Charlayne Woodard's talent and versatility make her a true standout in the world of theater and beyond. With her fearless performances and captivating writing, she continues to captivate audiences and inspire the next generation of performers.

The singer <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm0005275/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Brandy Norwood</a> is often lauded as the first black Cinderella; however, Charlayne portrayed Cinderella in <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/title/tt0077335/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Cindy (1978)</a>.

No relation to <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm0005569/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Alfre Woodard</a>.

Married to Alan Harris, a lawyer dealing with intellectual property.
The couple has no children.

Trained at the Goodman School of Drama in Chicago and is a member of
The Actor&#39;s Studio.

As of 2024, she has appeared in eight episodes of &quot;Law &amp; Order: Special Victims Unit&quot; (1999), as character &quot;Sister Peg&quot;: S3.E23, S4.E1, S5.E4, S5.E21, S6.E12, S6.E18, S8.E7, S12.E24. Her most recent appearance was in 2011.

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