Early in her career, Shari Headley signed with Ford Models, one of the leading talent agencies in the fashion industry. Her striking appearance and camera presence landed her roles in several national commercials for major brands, including L'Oréal, Macy's, and Avon. Her success in modeling helped establish her within the entertainment industry and contributed to her growing public profile.
Headley's breakthrough role came in 1988 when she starred opposite Eddie Murphy in the hit film Coming to America, which remains one of her most recognized performances. She went on to appear in other film projects such as The Preacher's Wife and Johnson Family Vacation. Her television credits include roles in popular shows like The Cosby Show, among several others. Over the years, her acting portfolio has expanded across both film and television, significantly contributing to her estimated net worth of $2 million. Though she once considered a music career, she ultimately focused her efforts on acting and modeling.
In 1993, Shari Headley married Christopher "Play" Martin, best known as one half of the hip-hop duo Kid 'n Play. The couple had one son together, born in 1994. Their marriage ended in divorce in 1995. Despite their separation, Headley has maintained a private approach to her personal life, focusing mainly on her career and raising her son.
Return to the previous page| Birth Date: | 15 Jul, 1964 |
| Age: | 55 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Television actor Film actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Queens |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American actress |
| Twitter Id: | Shariheadle |
| Spouse: | Christopher Martin[1993-1995] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 2 million |
