American actress popular for her role as Robin Stokes in the film Waiting to Exhale. Her other notable movies include Any Given Sunday, First Daughter, and Harlem Nights.
Early Life (Childhood)Born in Los Angeles, California, she graduated Cerritos High School in Cerritos, California and attended California State University, Dominguez Hills where she earned a BA in Broadcast Journalism.
Interesting FactsFrom 1984-1986 while in college, Lela was one of the Spudettes in over 20 spots for the famous Spud Mckenzie Budweiser/Bud Light TV commercials.
Personal LifeShe was married to dancer Adolfo Quinones from 1982 to 1987. She married director Antoine Fuqua in 1999 and had a daughter named Asia in 2002 and a son named Brandon in 2004. She had a miscarriage before the birth of her 1st child in 2002.
NETWORTH And ACHIEVEMENTChosen by People (USA) magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world. Voted by the readers of Black Men Magazine as one of "The 10 Sexiest Women of the Year".
RumorThere had been a rumor floating around had she was getting a divorce with her husband. After all these time she sticking around has some believe that the couple are staying married just for the sake of their children.
