Natalie Ann Desselle-Reid (July 12, 1967 – December 7, 2020) was an American actress who performed in several films, including B.A.P.S., Def Jam's How to Be a Player, and Cinderella, and the television series Built to Last, For Your Love, and Eve.
Natalie Desselle-Reid | |
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| Born | Natalie Ann Desselle July 12, 1967 |
| Died | December 7, 2020 (aged 53) Los Angeles, California, U.S.[1] |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1988–2017 |
| Known for | Mickey – B.A.P.S. |
| Spouse |
Leonard Reid (m. 2003) |
| Children | 3 |
Biography
editEarly life
editDesselle-Reid was one of four children born to Thelma Lee (née Sherman; 1945[citation needed]–1999) and Paul Desselle Jr.[2][3][1] in Alexandria, Louisiana. Desselle-Reid attended Peabody Magnet High School, graduating in 1985.[4] Desselle-Reid later attended Grambling State University.[5][6]
Career
editAt Grambling, Desselle-Reid developed a deep interest in the theatre, and appeared in several productions during her time there. In 1997, she played evil step-sister Minerva in the Disney made-for-television movie Cinderella.[7] Desselle-Reid starred in many films, including Madea's Big Happy Family, and guest starred in Family Matters. She was Janie Egins on Eve for three seasons.[8] She is best known for her role as Mickey in B.A.P.S. and appeared in the 2017 series Ya Killin' Me.[9]
Personal life
editDesselle-Reid married Leonard Reid in 2003; they had three children.[10]
Death
editDesselle-Reid died due to colon cancer on December 7, 2020, at the age of 53.[11] Numerous celebrities in the entertainment industry paid tribute to Desselle-Reid including Eve, Holly Robinson Peete, Issa Rae, and Madea's Big Happy Family co-stars Shannon Kane & Shad "Bow Wow" Moss.[11] Desselle-Reid's B.A.P.S. co-star Halle Berry posted a tribute via Instagram saying "Natalie represented actual black women, not what black women are perceived to be. For that she was often underrated, passed over – deprived of the platform she truly deserved. But her light continues to shine through the people who grew up watching her, the people who knew her best and those of us who loved her. I'll love you forever my sweet friend."[12][13]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Set It Off | Tanika | [14] | |
| 1997 | B.A.P.S. | Mickey | [15] | |
| 1997 | Def Jam's How to Be a Player | Jenny Jackson | [16] | |
| 2003 | Sweet Hideaway | Tiffany | ||
| 2004 | Gas | Elizabeth | [16] | |
| 2009 | Divas | Tamika | ||
| 2010 | Queen Victoria's Wedding | Queen Victoria Brooks | Short film | |
| 2011 | Madea's Big Happy Family | Tammy | [14] | |
| 2011 | Let Lorenzo | Tommy's Mom | Short film | |
| 2014 | Zoe Gone | Delores Lafontaine |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Family Matters | Baby Girl | Episode: "My Big Brother" | [17] |
| 1997 | Built to Last | Tammy Watkins | Main role | [17] |
| 1997 | Cinderella | Minerva | Television film | [18] |
| 1998 | Getting Personal | Vanessa | Episode: "The Wedding Zinger" | [19] |
| 2002 | Yes, Dear | Cathy | Episode: "Kim's New Nanny" | [20] |
| 2003 | ER | Herself (as Natalie Desselle) | Episode: "A Boy Falling Out of the Sky" | [20] |
| 2003–2006 | Eve | Janie Egins | Main role, 66 episodes | [21] |
| 2010 | Freaknik: The Musical | Doela Man's Mom (voice) | Television film | [22] |
| 2013 | A Mother's Rage | Principal Davenport | Television film | [22] |
| 2017 | Ya Killin' Me | Ex Wife | Final role | [17] |
References
edit- ^ a b Paybarah, Azi (December 8, 2020). "Natalie Desselle, Comedic Heart of 'BAPS' and 'Eve,' Dies at 53". The New York Times.
- ^ Desselle-Reid, Natalie. "On this day to the one I still cry for and miss the most My Mother Thelma Lee Sherman Desselle". Archived from the original on December 25, 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2020 – via Instagram.
- ^ [1][dead link] thetowntalk.com. accessed August 11, 2015.
- ^ Classmates, 1982 Peabody Magnet High School (Alexandria, Louisiana) Yearbook
- ^ "Natalie Desselle Reid, comic actress, dies at 53". The Washington Post.
- ^ Anita (December 8, 2020). "Actress Natalie Desselle-Reid From "B.A.P.S." Dies". Canyon News.
- ^ "'B.A.P.S.' & 'Madea' Star Natalie Desselle-Reid Dead at 53 from Colon Cancer". TMZ. December 7, 2020.
- ^ "Actress Natalie Desselle Reid, known for 'B.A.P.S.,' 'Eve,' dies at 53 from colon cancer, family says". KABC-TV. December 7, 2020.
- ^ "Actress Natalie Desselle-Reid dead at 53 from colon cancer". CBS News. December 7, 2020.
- ^ "Actress Natalie Desselle-Reid, Known for Cinderella and B.A.P.S., Dies at 53". People. December 7, 2020.
- ^ a b "Natalie Desselle-Reid, 'Madea' and 'B.A.P.S.' actor, dies at 53". NBC News. December 7, 2020.
- ^ Byrne, Suzy (December 8, 2020). "Halle Berry pays tribute to 'B.A.P.S.' co-star Natalie Desselle Reid: 'I'll love you forever my sweet friend'". Yahoo! Entertainment.
- ^ Respers France, Lisa (December 8, 2020). "Halle Berry 'heartbroken' over death of 'B.A.P.S.' costar Natalie Desselle Reid". CNN.
- ^ a b Toone, Stephanie (December 8, 2020). "Beloved 'B*A*P*S' actor Natalie Desselle Reid has died at age 53". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
- ^ Maslin, Janet (March 28, 1997). "Trashy Chic Goes West And Finds Rodeo Drive". The New York Times.
- ^ a b McCaskill, Jasmine (December 9, 2020). "Black shows and films that featured the late Natalie Desselle Reid". Rolling Out.
- ^ a b c Countryman, Eli (December 7, 2020). "Natalie Desselle-Reid, Madea and B*A*P*S Actor, Dies at 53". Variety. Archived from the original on December 7, 2020.
- ^ Richmond, Ray (October 26, 1997). "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella". Variety.
- ^ "Getting Personal: Episodes". TV Guide. Archived from the original on March 15, 2016.
- ^ a b Ausiello, Michael (December 7, 2020). "Natalie Desselle-Reid, For Your Love and Eve Actress, Dead at 53". TVLine.
- ^ "About the Show". UPN. Archived from the original on September 8, 2006.
- ^ a b "Where Are They Now? The Cast of B*A*P*S". BET. March 28, 2016.
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