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<p><h2>Early Life and Education</h2></p>

<p>Golden Brooks was born on December 1, 1970, in San Francisco, California, United States. She developed an academic foundation in both literature and sociology while attending the University of California, Berkeley. There, she earned her degree in Media Representation of Minorities, with a minor in Theatre Arts. Continuing her education, Brooks obtained a master's degree from Sarah Lawrence College, further honing her skills in the performing arts.</p>

<p><h2>Passion for the Performing Arts</h2></p>

<p>From a young age, Brooks demonstrated diverse artistic talents. She was an avid figure skater and participated in various competitions, reportedly winning several trophies. Her artistic pursuits extended into dance, where she trained in multiple styles, including ballet and jazz. These foundational skills later contributed to her dynamic range as a performer.</p>

<p><h2>Career Breakthrough with "Girlfriends"</h2></p>

<p>Brooks began her career in theater, actively participating in productions with the Rodney Theatre Company. However, she is best known for her iconic role as Maya Wilkes on the long-running CW sitcom <em>Girlfriends</em>. Starring alongside <a href="/biography/tracee-ellis-ross">Tracee Ellis Ross</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persia_White">Persia White</a>, Brooks portrayed Maya from 2000 to 2008, a performance that remains one of her most celebrated contributions to television.</p>

<p><h2>Filmography and Notable Movie Roles</h2></p>

<p>Her film debut came with the short film <em>Drive By: A Love Story</em>. Brooks went on to appear in numerous other films, including <em>Zero Stress</em> (1998), <em>Timecode</em> (2000), <em>Motives</em> (2004), <em>A Good Man Is Hard to Find</em> (2008), <em>Asylum</em> (2011), <em>The Inheritance</em> (2011), and <em>The Great Divide</em> (2012), among others.</p>

<p>For her performance in <em>Motives</em>, she received a nomination for the Black Reel Award for Best Actress in an Independent Film in 2004. She was also nominated for Best Actress at the American Black Film Festival in 2011.</p>

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<p><h2>Television Appearances and Recurring Roles</h2></p>

<p>In addition to her starring role on <em>Girlfriends</em>, Brooks has appeared in several television series. Her TV credits include guest and recurring roles such as LaDonna in <em>Eve</em>, Pam Dashell in <em>CSI: Miami</em>, Bree Miller in <em>The Exes</em>, and Ruby Jeffries in <em>Hart of Dixie</em>. She also played a recurring character named Vivian in the Starz series <em>Blunt Talk</em>.</p>

<p><h2>Personal Life</h2></p>

<p>Golden Brooks is the mother of one daughter, Dakota Tao Brooks-Woodside, born on September 1, 2009. Dakota’s father is Brooks' former partner, actor D.B. Woodside. As of the time of writing, Brooks has not married.</p>

<p><h2>Net Worth and Public Engagement</h2></p>

<p>Thanks to her extensive work in television and film—particularly her eight-year run on <em>Girlfriends</em>—Golden Brooks has accumulated an estimated net worth of approximately $8 million.</p>

<p><h2>Twitter Presence</h2></p>

<p>On Twitter, Golden Brooks engages with nearly 10,000 followers. As of the most recent data, her account has posted more than 2,300 tweets, reflecting her active online presence and ongoing engagement with fans.</p>

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