Holly Robinson Peete

Holly Elizabeth Robinson Peete (born September 18, 1964) is an American actress and singer. She's known for her roles as Judy Hoffs on the Fox police drama 21 Jump Street, Vanessa Russell on the ABC sitcom Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, Billie Blessings in the Morning Show Mysteries movie series, Christina on Mike & Molly, Clea on Love Inc., Tanya Ward on Like Family, Dr. Malena Ellis on the NBC/The WB sitcom For Your Love, and Diana Ross in the 1992 miniseries The Jacksons: An American Dream. She was one of the original co-hosts of the CBS Daytime talk show The Talk. She and her husband, former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete, hosted two reality shows, Meet the Peetes and For Peete's Sake, which followed daily life with their family. They also host the reality dating show Queens Court (2023). She has been married to Rodney Peete since 1995; they have 4 children. A children's book by Peete, My Brother Charlie, won her an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work in March 2011. Her father, Matt Robinson was the original Gordon on Sesame Street.

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The Hill Chris Climbed: The Gridiron Heroes Story (2011)

The compelling, heart-wrenching story of high school football star Chris Carnales, whose life changed when he became paralyzed after breaking his neck in a football game. Chris soon learned of others who suffered similar injuries and, with the help of his father, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Andrew Lauer  •  Seth Camillo
CAST:  Taylor Kitsch  •  Eddie Canales  •  Chris Canales  •  Al Michaels

The compelling, heart-wrenching story of high school football star Chris Carnales, whose life changed when he became paralyzed after breaking his neck in a football game. Chris soon learned of others who suffered similar injuries and, with the help of his father, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Andrew Lauer  •  Seth Camillo
CAST:  Taylor Kitsch  •  Eddie Canales  •  Chris Canales  •  Al Michaels

The Christmas Doctor (2020)

A week before Christmas, Dr. Alicia Wright is offered an assignment away from home. A mysterious man from her past journeys to find her before Christmas and brings with him a revelation that could change Alicia’s life forever.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kevin Fair
CAST:  Holly Robinson Peete  •  Adrian Holmes  •  Fred Henderson  •  Bronwen Smith

A week before Christmas, Dr. Alicia Wright is offered an assignment away from home. A mysterious man from her past journeys to find her before Christmas and brings with him a revelation that could change Alicia’s life forever.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kevin Fair
CAST:  Holly Robinson Peete  •  Adrian Holmes  •  Fred Henderson  •  Bronwen Smith

Christmas in Evergreen: Bells Are Ringing (2020)

As Michelle’s wedding approaches, Hannah steps up to help finish the launch of the new Evergreen museum while questioning her relationship and future with Elliot.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Linda-Lisa Hayter
CAST:  Holly Robinson Peete  •  Colin Lawrence  •  Rukiya Bernard  •  Antonio Cayonne

As Michelle’s wedding approaches, Hannah steps up to help finish the launch of the new Evergreen museum while questioning her relationship and future with Elliot.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Linda-Lisa Hayter
CAST:  Holly Robinson Peete  •  Colin Lawrence  •  Rukiya Bernard  •  Antonio Cayonne

Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After (2021)

Following a shocking find in an old friend’s basement, TV host Billie Blessings works with new-to-town detective Tyrell Hunter to unearth a dark secret that threatens to unravel the lives of the most powerful people in her city.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Andy Mikita
CAST:  Holly Robinson Peete  •  Colin Lawrence  •  Karen Robinson  •  Jayce Barreiro

Following a shocking find in an old friend’s basement, TV host Billie Blessings works with new-to-town detective Tyrell Hunter to unearth a dark secret that threatens to unravel the lives of the most powerful people in her city.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Andy Mikita
CAST:  Holly Robinson Peete  •  Colin Lawrence  •  Karen Robinson  •  Jayce Barreiro

Our Christmas Journey (2021)

As a single mom and her teenaged son with autism come to a crossroad during Christmas, she must learn to let go so he can flourish as she finds her own heart healing in unexpected ways.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kevin Fair
CAST:  Holly Robinson Peete  •  Lyriq Bent  •  Nik Sanchez  •  Caroline Cave

As a single mom and her teenaged son with autism come to a crossroad during Christmas, she must learn to let go so he can flourish as she finds her own heart healing in unexpected ways.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kevin Fair
CAST:  Holly Robinson Peete  •  Lyriq Bent  •  Nik Sanchez  •  Caroline Cave

The Journey Ahead (2022)

A famous Hollywood actress and a young wilderness expert drive from Los Angeles to New York. Along the way both women learn they can't run from their past to create the future they want. Stars Holly Robinson Peete, Kaylee Bryant.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Linda-Lisa Hayter
CAST:  Holly Robinson Peete  •  Kaylee Bryant  •  Mark Humphrey  •  Jessica Steen

A famous Hollywood actress and a young wilderness expert drive from Los Angeles to New York. Along the way both women learn they can't run from their past to create the future they want. Stars Holly Robinson Peete, Kaylee Bryant.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Linda-Lisa Hayter
CAST:  Holly Robinson Peete  •  Kaylee Bryant  •  Mark Humphrey  •  Jessica Steen

Holiday Heritage (2022)

Ella returns to her hometown to mend fences with her fractured family. With the help of Griffin, her ex-boyfriend, she encourages her family to celebrate Christmas and Kwanzaa and to heal their past wounds before it’s too late.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alfons Adetuyi
CAST:  Lyndie Greenwood  •  Brooks Darnell  •  Holly Robinson Peete  •  Darlene Cooke

Ella returns to her hometown to mend fences with her fractured family. With the help of Griffin, her ex-boyfriend, she encourages her family to celebrate Christmas and Kwanzaa and to heal their past wounds before it’s too late.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alfons Adetuyi
CAST:  Lyndie Greenwood  •  Brooks Darnell  •  Holly Robinson Peete  •  Darlene Cooke
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