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Jenifer Lewis is an American actress and singer known for her roles in film, television, and theater. She has gained recognition for her performances in productions such as “Black-ish,” “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” and “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” and she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2022.

Lewis’s notable film roles include playing Tina Turner’s mother in “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” Zelma Bullock. She also appeared in “The Preacher’s Wife,” “Think Like a Man,” and “The Princess and the Frog,” where she voiced Mama Odie. On television, she starred as Ruby Johnson in the hit series “Black-ish” and appeared in “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” as Will Smith’s aunt. Lewis has also been featured in theater productions, including “Dreamgirls” on Broadway.

Lewis has collaborated with several notable actors throughout her career. In “Black-ish,” she worked with Anthony Anderson. In “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” she acted alongside Angela Bassett. On “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” she appeared with Will Smith. In “The Preacher’s Wife,” she worked with Whitney Houston. Lewis collaborated with Queen Latifah in “The Ditchdigger’s Daughters.” She also performed with Whoopi Goldberg in the film “Sister Act.” These collaborations have played a significant role in her career.