Essence Atkins

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113 titles

Projects in Development (1 title)	Budget
Black Don't Crack (TV Movie) - Nia Hillis Davis Nia Hillis Davis See fewer

Films in Production (1 title)	Budget	Status
Queens of Christmas (2024) Nancy Nancy See fewer		Post-Prod

Past Film & Video (30 titles)	Budget	Opening Weekend	Gross (US & Canada)	Gross (Worldwide)
A Screenshot to Santa Natalie Ferguson Natalie Ferguson See fewer
Sea Cloud Park (2024) (Short) - Judy, Executive Producer Judy, Executive Producer See fewer	$30K
One Night Stay (2024) April April See fewer
Angie's Cure (2023) Sheila Hart Sheila Hart See fewer
The Noel Diary (2022) Noel Ellis Noel Ellis See fewer
Coins Forever (2021) Madison Morris Madison Morris See fewer
Illicit (2020) Nadine Nadine See fewer
The Sin Choice (2020) Actress Actress See fewer
Same Difference (2019) Tonya / Shauna, Executive Producer Tonya / Shauna, Executive Producer See fewer
Solstice Ranch (2017) (Short) - Lola Solstice Lola Solstice See fewer	$15K
Darryl (2016) (Short) - Associate Producer Associate Producer See fewer
Battle Scars (2015) Elsie Ramirez Elsie Ramirez See fewer
Sister Code (2015) Corrine Wells Corrine Wells See fewer		$25K	$37K	$37K
A Haunted House 2 (2014) Kisha Kisha See fewer	$4MM	$8.8MM	$17MM	$25MM
My Sister's Wedding (2013) Tandy Tandy See fewer
Act Like You Love Me (2013) Kelly Kelly See fewer	$2MM
A Haunted House (2013) Kisha Kisha See fewer	$2.5MM	$18MM	$40MM	$60MM
Dysfunctional Friends (2012) Alice Alice See fewer	$5MM	$7K	$14K	$14K
The Bachelor Party (2011) (Video) - Michelle Michelle See fewer
N-Secure (2010) Robin Joyner Robin Joyner See fewer	$1.6MM	$1.2MM	$2.6MM	$2.6MM
Preacher's Kid (2010) Peaches Peaches See fewer	$7MM	$191K	$515K	$515K
Dance Flick (2009) Charity Charity See fewer	$25MM	$11MM	$26MM	$31MM
Love for Sale (2008) Candace Candace See fewer	$1MM
Love... & Other 4 Letter Words (2007) Roxanne Roxanne See fewer
Deliver Us from Eva (2003) Kareenah Dandrige Kareenah Dandrige See fewer		$7.1MM	$18MM	$18MM
How High (2001) Jamie Jamie See fewer	$20MM	$7.1MM	$31MM	$31MM
XCU: Extreme Close Up (2001) Tamikah Jones Tamikah Jones See fewer	$3MM
Looking Through Lillian (2001) Andrea Andrea See fewer		$2K	$3K	$3K
Nikita Blues (2001) Nikita Nikita See fewer
Nikita's Blues (1999) (Short) - Nikita Nikita See fewer

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Past Television (48 titles)	Episodes
Poppa's House (2024) (TV Series) - Ivy (1 episode, 2024) Ivy (1 episode, 2024) See fewer Pilot (Oct 21, 2024) Season 1, Episode 1 - Ivy Ivy See fewer	1
Reasonable Doubt (2024) (TV Series) - Dr. Brandy Michaels (2 episodes, 2024) Dr. Brandy Michaels (2 episodes, 2024) See fewer Encore (Oct 17, 2024) Season 2, Episode 10 - Dr. Brandy Michaels Dr. Brandy Michaels See fewer Change the Game (Oct 3, 2024) Season 2, Episode 8 - Dr. Brandy Michaels Dr. Brandy Michaels See fewer	2
Curb Your Enthusiasm (2024) (TV Series) - Renee Holcomb (1 episode, 2024) Renee Holcomb (1 episode, 2024) See fewer The Dream Scheme (Mar 17, 2024) Season 12, Episode 7 - Renee Holcomb Renee Holcomb See fewer	1
The Company You Keep (2023) (TV Series) - Shelby (2 episodes, 2023) Shelby (2 episodes, 2023) See fewer The Art of the Steel (Apr 16, 2023) Season 1, Episode 8 - Shelby Shelby See fewer Pilot (Feb 19, 2023) Season 1, Episode 1 - Shelby Shelby See fewer	2
The Ms. Pat Show (2023) (TV Series) - Charnelle (1 episode, 2023) Charnelle (1 episode, 2023) See fewer Twenty Seven Side Pieces (Feb 23, 2023) Season 3, Episode 8 - Charnelle Charnelle See fewer	1
First Wives Club (2021–2022) (TV Series) - Maxine Hart (8 episodes, 2021) Maxine Hart (8 episodes, 2021) See fewer Dancing in the Streets (Nov 17, 2022) Season 3, Episode 10 - Maxine Hart Maxine Hart See fewer See more See fewer Loading	8
Family Reunion (2022) (TV Series) - Maureen (1 episode, 2022) Maureen (1 episode, 2022) See fewer Remember the New Beginning? (Oct 27, 2022) Season 5, Episode 10 - Maureen Maureen See fewer	1
A Black Lady Sketch Show (2019–2022) (TV Series) - Chef Rayna / Hannah (2 episodes, 2019) Chef Rayna / Hannah (2 episodes, 2019) See fewer Bounce Them Coochies, Y'all! (Apr 29, 2022) Season 3, Episode 4 - Chef Rayna Chef Rayna See fewer 3rd & Bonaparte Is Always in the Shade (Aug 16, 2019) Season 1, Episode 3 - Hannah Hannah See fewer	2
Christmas Dilemma (2020) (TV Movie) - Director Director See fewer
Coins for Love (2020) (TV Movie) - Madison Madison See fewer
Open (2020) (TV Movie) - Wren / wife Wren / wife See fewer
Ambitions (2019) (TV Series) - Amara Hughes (18 episodes, 2019) Amara Hughes (18 episodes, 2019) See fewer Save the Best for Last (Dec 17, 2019) Season 1, Episode 18 - Amara Hughes Amara Hughes See fewer See more See fewer Loading	18
Carol's Second Act (2019) (TV Series) - Kathleen (1 episode, 2019) Kathleen (1 episode, 2019) See fewer Game Changer (Nov 7, 2019) Season 1, Episode 6 - Kathleen Kathleen See fewer	1
Coins for Christmas (2018) (TV Movie) - Madison Madison See fewer
Marlon (2017–2018) (TV Series) - Ashley Wayne (20 episodes, 2017) Ashley Wayne (20 episodes, 2017) See fewer Funeral Party (Jul 12, 2018) Season 2, Episode 10 - Ashley Wayne Ashley Wayne See fewer See more See fewer Loading	20
The Great Indoors (2017) (TV Series) - Denise (1 episode, 2017) Denise (1 episode, 2017) See fewer The Heartbreaker (Apr 27, 2017) Season 1, Episode 20 - Denise Denise See fewer	1
You Can't Hurry Love (2016) (TV Movie) - Camille Camille See fewer
Girlfriends Getaway 2 (2015) (TV Movie) - Lauren Lauren See fewer
My Other Mother (2014) (TV Movie) - Candy Candy See fewer
Girlfriends' Getaway (2014) (TV Movie) - Lauren Lauren See fewer
Holiday Road Trip (2013) (TV Movie) - Clara Clara See fewer
Mr. Box Office (2012–2013) (TV Series) - Samantha Owens (22 episodes, 2012) Samantha Owens (22 episodes, 2012) See fewer Major Justice (Nov 22, 2013) Season 1, Episode 27 - Samantha Owens Samantha Owens See fewer See more See fewer Loading	22
Are We There Yet? (2010–2012) (TV Series) - Suzanne Kingston-Persons / Suzanne Kingston / Voice of X-Vorp / Suzanne (84 episodes, 2010) Suzanne Kingston-Persons / Suzanne Kingston / Voice of X-Vorp / Suzanne (84 episodes, 2010) See fewer The Inappropriate Website Episode (Nov 13, 2012) Season 3, Episode 84 - Suzanne Kingston-Persons Suzanne Kingston-Persons See fewer See more See fewer Loading	84
From This Day Forward (2012) (TV Movie) - Patrice Patrice See fewer
House of Payne (2011) (TV Series) - Monica (5 episodes, 2011) Monica (5 episodes, 2011) See fewer Payneful Resolution (Jan 19, 2011) Season 7, Episode 6 - Monica Monica See fewer See more See fewer Loading	5
Nite Tales: The Series (2009) (TV Series) - Shandra (1 episode, 2009) Shandra (1 episode, 2009) See fewer Dark Heart (Aug 21, 2009) Season 1, Episode 2 - Shandra Shandra See fewer	1
Football Wives (2007) (TV Short) - Actress Actress See fewer
House (2007) (TV Series) - Captain Greta Cooper (1 episode, 2007) Captain Greta Cooper (1 episode, 2007) See fewer The Right Stuff (Oct 2, 2007) Season 4, Episode 2 - Captain Greta Cooper Captain Greta Cooper See fewer	1
The Class (2007) (TV Series) - Melanie Deacon (1 episode, 2007) Melanie Deacon (1 episode, 2007) See fewer The Class Has to Go to a Stupid Museum (Jan 22, 2007) Season 1, Episode 14 - Melanie Deacon Melanie Deacon See fewer	1
Half & Half (2002–2006) (TV Series) - Dee Dee Thorne (91 episodes, 2002) Dee Dee Thorne (91 episodes, 2002) See fewer The Big Who You Gonna Call Episode (May 15, 2006) Season 4, Episode 22 - Dee Dee Thorne Dee Dee Thorne See fewer See more See fewer Loading	91
Love, Inc. (2005) (TV Series) - Renee (1 episode, 2005) Renee (1 episode, 2005) See fewer Mad About You (Oct 6, 2005) Season 1, Episode 3 - Renee Renee See fewer	1
For Your Love (2002) (TV Series) - Genesis (1 episode, 2002) Genesis (1 episode, 2002) See fewer The Missing Link (2002) Season 5, Episode 18 - Genesis Genesis See fewer	1
Love Song (2000) (TV Movie) - Toni Toni See fewer
Sabrina the Teenage Witch (2000) (TV Series) - Marnie (3 episodes, 2000) Marnie (3 episodes, 2000) See fewer Every Witch Way But Loose (Sep 22, 2000) Season 5, Episode 1 - Marnie (uncredited) Marnie (uncredited) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
Moesha (1999) (TV Series) - Piper Davis (2 episodes, 1999) Piper Davis (2 episodes, 1999) See fewer Unappreciated Interest (Nov 15, 1999) Season 5, Episode 9 - Piper Davis Piper Davis See fewer The Party's Over (Here) (Sep 6, 1999) Season 5, Episode 3 - Piper Davis Piper Davis See fewer	2
Smart Guy (1997–1999) (TV Series) - Tasha Yvette Henderson (51 episodes, 1997) Tasha Yvette Henderson (51 episodes, 1997) See fewer Never Too Young (May 16, 1999) Season 3, Episode 22 - Tasha Yvette Henderson Tasha Yvette Henderson See fewer See more See fewer Loading	51
Promised Land (1997) (TV Series) - Rachel Carlisle (1 episode, 1997) Rachel Carlisle (1 episode, 1997) See fewer Mirror Image (Jan 21, 1997) Season 1, Episode 14 - Rachel Carlisle Rachel Carlisle See fewer	1
The John Larroquette Show (1996) (TV Series) - Jocelyn (2 episodes, 1996) Jocelyn (2 episodes, 1996) See fewer Cheeses H. Taste (1996) Season 4, Episode 8 - Jocelyn Jocelyn See fewer The Blues Traveller (Oct 9, 1996) Season 4, Episode 4 - Jocelyn Jocelyn See fewer	2
Malibu Shores (1996) (TV Series) - Julie Tate (10 episodes, 1996) Julie Tate (10 episodes, 1996) See fewer The Fall (Jun 1, 1996) Season 1, Episode 10 - Julie Tate Julie Tate See fewer See more See fewer Loading	10
The Parent 'Hood (1996) (TV Series) - Chantel (1 episode, 1996) Chantel (1 episode, 1996) See fewer One Man and a Baby (Jan 10, 1996) Season 2, Episode 12 - Chantel Chantel See fewer	1
The Wayans Bros. (1995) (TV Series) - Nina (1 episode, 1995) Nina (1 episode, 1995) See fewer Farmer's Daughter (Nov 29, 1995) Season 2, Episode 11 - Nina Nina See fewer	1
Under One Roof (1995) (TV Series) - Charlotte 'Charlie' Langston (6 episodes, 1995) Charlotte 'Charlie' Langston (6 episodes, 1995) See fewer Ronnie's Got a Gun (Apr 18, 1995) Season 1, Episode 6 - Charlotte 'Charlie' Langston Charlotte 'Charlie' Langston See fewer See more See fewer Loading	6
Saved by the Bell: The College Years (1993) (TV Series) - Danielle Marks (1 episode, 1993) Danielle Marks (1 episode, 1993) See fewer Pilot (May 22, 1993) Season 1, Episode 0 - Danielle Marks Danielle Marks See fewer	1
Here and Now (1992) (TV Series) - Khalilia (2 episodes, 1992) Khalilia (2 episodes, 1992) See fewer A.J.'s Big Leap (Nov 28, 1992) Season 1, Episode 9 - Khalilia Khalilia See fewer Love Handles (Nov 14, 1992) Season 1, Episode 7 - Khalilia Khalilia See fewer	2
Family Matters (1992) (TV Series) - Becky (1 episode, 1992) Becky (1 episode, 1992) See fewer Brown Bombshell (Jan 31, 1992) Season 3, Episode 16 - Becky Becky See fewer	1
Charlie Hoover (1991) (TV Series) - Amy (1 episode, 1991) Amy (1 episode, 1991) See fewer Out of the Frying Pan (Dec 7, 1991) Season 1, Episode 5 - Amy Amy See fewer	1
Sunday in Paris (1991) (TV Movie) - Allison Chase Allison Chase See fewer
The Cosby Show (1986–1989) (TV Series) - Paula Young (2 episodes, 1986) Paula Young (2 episodes, 1986) See fewer I'm 'In' with the 'In' Crowd (Oct 5, 1989) Season 6, Episode 3 - Paula Young Paula Young See fewer Vanessa's Rich (Nov 13, 1986) Season 3, Episode 8 - Paula Young Paula Young See fewer	2

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Self (32 titles)
Tia Mowry: My Next Act (2024) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2024) Self (1 episode, 2024) See fewer Tia 2.0 (Oct 4, 2024) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self Self See fewer
Gabrielle Union: My Journey to 50 (2023) (TV Mini-series) - Self (2 episodes, 2023) Self (2 episodes, 2023) See fewer Memories & Milestones (Jun 15, 2023) Season 1, Episode 2 - Self Self See fewer Roots & Revelations (Jun 15, 2023) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self Self See fewer
Inside the Black Box (2022) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2022) Self (1 episode, 2022) See fewer Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Essence Atkins Visit the Black Box (Dec 1, 2022) Season 2, Episode 6 - Self Self See fewer
Behind Her Faith (2020) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2020) Self (1 episode, 2020) See fewer Essence Atkins (Mar 26, 2020) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self Self See fewer
Sister Circle Live (2020) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2020) Self (1 episode, 2020) See fewer Episode dated 9 March 2020 (Mar 9, 2020) Self Self See fewer
The Chuey Martinez Show (2019) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2019) Self (1 episode, 2019) See fewer A Few Good A-Holes (Nov 19, 2019) Season 1, Episode 29 - Self Self See fewer
The D.L. Hughley Show (2019) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2019) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2019) See fewer Episode #1.47 (Jun 5, 2019) Season 1, Episode 47 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
The IMDb Show (2018) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2018) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2018) See fewer IMDb on Location: Marlon Wayans (Jun 11, 2018) Season 2, Episode 11 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Essence 11th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards (2018) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Kiki Mobile (2017) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2017) Self (1 episode, 2017) See fewer Kiki Hits the Trails (Nov 5, 2017) Season 1, Episode 7 - Self Self See fewer
Face Value (2017) (TV Series) - Self - Team Captain (1 episode, 2017) Self - Team Captain (1 episode, 2017) See fewer Essence Atkins Vs. Affion Crockett (Oct 11, 2017) Season 1, Episode 3 - Self - Team Captain Self - Team Captain See fewer
Home & Family (2017) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2017) Self (1 episode, 2017) See fewer Essence Atkins/Laurie Gelman/Thomas DeLauer (Sep 21, 2017) Season 6, Episode 9 - Self Self See fewer
Celebrity Family Feud (2016) (TV Series) - Self - Contestant (1 episode, 2016) Self - Contestant (1 episode, 2016) See fewer Garrett Morris vs. Alfonso Ribeiro and Todd Chrisley vs. Sara Evans (Sep 11, 2016) Season 3, Episode 10 - Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer
Black Actress (2013– ) (TV Series) - Self Self See fewer
21st Annual Trumpet Awards (2013) (TV Special) - Self - Co-Host Self - Co-Host See fewer
Washington Watch with Roland Martin (2013) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2013) Self (1 episode, 2013) See fewer Episode dated 3 February 2013 (Feb 3, 2013) Self Self See fewer
Reel Junkie (2013) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2013) Self (1 episode, 2013) See fewer A Haunted House (Jan 11, 2013) Self Self See fewer
Up Close with Carrie Keagan (2013) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2013) Self (1 episode, 2013) See fewer Episode dated 8 January 2013 (Jan 8, 2013) Self Self See fewer
Made in Hollywood (2012) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2012) Self (1 episode, 2012) See fewer Episode #8.16 (Jan 19, 2012) Season 8, Episode 16 - Self Self See fewer
Life After (2011) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2011) Self (1 episode, 2011) See fewer AJ Johnson (Nov 2, 2011) Season 3, Episode 6 - Self Self See fewer
42nd NAACP Image Awards (2011) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The Preacher's Kid in Atlanta (2010) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
The Prodigal Experience: Reflections on a Story (2010) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
The Mo'Nique Show (2010) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2010) Self (1 episode, 2010) See fewer Episode dated 2 June 2010 (Jun 2, 2010) Self Self See fewer
Straight from the Horses Mouth (2009) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Angels Can't Help But Laugh (2007) Self Self See fewer
37th NAACP Image Awards (2006) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
All Shades of Fine: 25 Hottest Women of the Past 25 Years (2005) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Mad TV (2004) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2004) Self (1 episode, 2004) See fewer Episode #10.7 (Nov 27, 2004) Season 10, Episode 7 - Self Self See fewer
The 2nd Annual Vibe Awards (2004) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The Wayne Brady Show (2004) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2004) Self (1 episode, 2004) See fewer Episode dated 30 January 2004 (Jan 30, 2004) Self Self See fewer
Behind the Scenes of 'Deliver Us from Eva' (2003) (Video) - Self Self See fewer

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Archive Footage (1 title)
Live & Kicking (1999) (TV Series) - Tasha Yvette Henderson (1 episode, 1999) Tasha Yvette Henderson (1 episode, 1999) See fewer Episode #7.6 (Oct 30, 1999) Season 7, Episode 6 - Tasha Yvette Henderson (archive footage) Tasha Yvette Henderson (archive footage) See fewer

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