Trivia

Her father was a minor league baseball player. He was drafted in the 22nd round of the 1981 June amateur draft by the Detroit Tigers. He played for the Birmingham Barons, among others.

Although a competitive figure roller skater as a child, she spent weeks learning the rigorous sport of roller derby for her role on CSI: Miami (2002).

Is a professionally trained dancer.

On Deal or No Deal (2005), Hayley statistically had the million dollar case more than any other model on the show. In fact, they featured her so heavily on the show that one episode revolved around her signature hair. The episode was titled "The Fro show". Other episodes include once in which Hayley makes a special appearance as the infamous Banker, and another where the contestant requests that Hayley be the only model on stage and has her open all twenty-six cases.

Enjoys DJing and released her first mixtape titled Reaganomixxx vol. 1 in 2010.

Names Pam Grier, John Cassavetes, Gena Rowlands and Bob Fosse as inspirations.

Hayley is an animal rights activist and vegan. She also writes as a guest contributor on a popular vegetarian, eco-friendly, and animal rights website.

Was chosen to be a California Arts Scholar for two consecutive years and presented with a Governor's medallion, the highest distinction in California for artistically talented students.

Hayley is a producer and performer on an Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) house team.

Has a creme colored French bulldog, Lucy - named after Lucille Ball.

Great niece of William Beaudine.

Alumna of the AADA (American Academy of Dramatic Arts), Class of 2004.

Hayley's directorial debut film The Errand won the Audience Award at the Black Women Film Network.

Great niece of Robert J. Anderson and Gene Anderson Jr..