Sheryl Lee Ralph

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By Michelle September 13, 2022

Sheryl Lee Ralph was born on December 30, 1955 in Waterbury, Connecticut, the daughter of Stanley Ralph, a college professor.

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Sheryl Lee Ralph is an American actress and singer. She made her screen debut in the 1977 comedy film.

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Ralph began her career on the stage, and was nominated in 1982 for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her role as Deena Jones in Dreamgirls.

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On television, she was in the cast of the CBS daytime soap opera Search for Tomorrow while starring on Broadway in Dreamgirls.

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Ralph has been married to Pennsylvania State Senator Vincent Hughes since July 30, 2005.

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She was married to French businessman Eric Maurice from 1990 to 2001 and they have two children together.

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Sheryl Lee Ralph celebrates her Emmy win for ‘Abbott Elementary’ with a song.

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Ralph was clearly shocked to win the award, at first unable to stand when her name was called.

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“To anyone who has ever, ever had a dream and thought your dream wasn’t, wouldn’t, couldn’t come true, I am here to tell you that this is what believing looks like,” said by Ralph.

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