Sheryl Lee Ralph announces rebrand of her nonprofit The DIVA Foundation Friday, September 1 by ABC NewsSheryl Lee Ralph has announced a rebranding and expansion of her nonprofit charitable organization, The DIVA Foundation.The announcement of the rebrand came on Thursday, August 31. The DIVA Foundation, which Ralph founded 33 years ago to deliver urgent messaging, and fight the stigma surrounding the... Read More.
Sheryl Lee Ralph teases ’Abbott Elementary’ season finale: “It’s a bit unexpected” Wednesday, April 19 by ABC NewsThe season finale of the beloved sitcom Abbott Elementary airs Wednesday night and Sheryl Lee Ralph, who stars as Barbara Howard in the series, is dishing to ABC Audio what viewers can expect to see."It's a bit unexpected," she teases."And once again, you're going to... Read More.
Sheryl Lee Ralph reveals she was sexually assaulted in public by a “famous TV judge” Thursday, March 23 by ABC News(NOTE LANGUAGE) In a wide-ranging interview with the Wake Up with Angela Yee podcast, Abbott Elementary Emmy winner Sheryl Lee Ralph discussed an accusation she made in her new book, DIVA 2.0: 12 Life Lessons From Me For You, in which a "famous" person... Read More.
Sheryl Lee Ralph and Jennifer Hudson reminisce about ‘Dreamgirls’ Wednesday, September 21 by ABC NewsIt was a joyous meeting of Dreamgirls as Sheryl Lee Ralph appeared Tuesday on The Jennifer Hudson Show.Ralph, who recently won her first Emmy for her role in Abbott Elementary, starred in the original Dreamgirls Broadway production from 1981-1985. She portrayed Deena Jones, lead singer... Read More.
Beyoncé congratulates original ‘Dreamgirls’ star Sheryl Lee Ralph on Emmy win Monday, September 19 by ABC NewsBeyoncé congratulated Sheryl Lee Ralph on her recent Emmy win with a sweet gift and note -- from one Deena to another.Ralph originated the role of Deena Jones in the 1981 Broadway musical Dreamgirls, while Beyoncé played the role in the Oscar-winning 2006 movie... Read More.
After passionate acceptance speech, Sheryl Lee Ralph continued to inspire backstage at the Emmys Tuesday, September 13 by ABC NewsWhen Sheryl Lee Ralph accepted the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a comedy series at the 2022 Emmys Monday night, the Abbott Elementary star brought the audience to their feet with her powerful acceptance speech.The 65-year-old actress held up her trophy and belted... Read More.
Emmys 2022: Sheryl Lee Ralph wins Supporting Actress, Brett Goldstein Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Monday, September 12 by ABC NewsSaturday Night Live alums Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers helped announce history at the 2022 Emmy Awards when actress Sheryl Lee Ralph became this year's winner of Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.This is a historic win for Ralph, as she is now the the second Black woman in Emmy... Read More.
Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Meta, Facebook’s parent company, announces she’s leaving Wednesday, June 1 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Sheryl Sandberg, the COO of Meta, Facebook's parent company, announced Wednesday she is stepping down from her position with the company. She had held the role since 2008."Sitting by Mark's side for these 14 years has been the honor and privilege... Read More.
Sheryl Lee Ralph says she was once fired for not being “Black enough” Thursday, April 7 by ABC NewsCelebrated actress Sheryl Lee Ralph has played and starred in roles that have cemented her as one of the most beloved actresses in Black film and TV. Her current portrayal as the hard yet warmhearted veteran teacher Barbara Howard on the hit series Abbott Elementary, shows why the 65-year-old actress is loved by... Read More.
Sheryl Lee Ralph teases ‘Motherland: Fort Salem’ final episodes, “It’s gonna get crazy!” Tuesday, August 17 by ABC NewsSeason two of Freeform's Motherland: Fort Salem is coming to a close, but not before things get a little crazy. Sheryl Lee Ralph, who reprises her role as President Kelly Wade in the show's final two episodes, tells ABC Audio that she just couldn't help but return to the... Read More.
