Shari Headly
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Film Roles and Music Videos
Beyond Coming to America, Headley appeared in several films including The Preacher’s Wife (1996) and Johnson Family Vacation (2004). In 2007, she was featured in the drama film Towelhead. In 2015, she starred as Wendy in the comedy film I Really Hate My Ex.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 15 Jul, 1964
- Age
- 55 yrs
- Occupations
- Actor
Television actor
Film actor
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- 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
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Her career also extended into music videos. She appeared in Johnny Gill’s “Half Crazy” (1985), Jonathan Butler’s “Sarah, Sarah” (1988), Blackstreet’s “Before I Let You Go” (1994), and Will Smith’s “Wild Wild West” (1999).
Philanthropy and Community Involvement
Shari Headley is an active philanthropist dedicated to causes involving youth empowerment and domestic abuse prevention. She partners with the nonprofit organization Saving Our Daughters, which focuses on combating bullying and abuse through arts and education. In recognition of her community work, she received the 2013 President’s Volunteer Service Award under President Barack Obama's administration.
Personal Life and Net Worth
In May 1993, Headley married rapper and actor Christopher “Play” Martin of the hip-hop duo Kid 'n Play. The couple had one son, Skyler Martin, before divorcing in June 1995. Speculation surrounded the cause of their separation, though no public details were confirmed. As of 2016, her estimated net worth was reported to be around $2 million.
