About
Lela Rochon (born Lela Rochon Staples; April 17, 1964) is an American actress who is best known for her role as Robin Stokes in the movie Waiting to Exhale. In 1996, Lela was chosen by People (USA) magazine as one of the "50 most beautiful people in the world".
Filmography
The Dating App Killer: The Monica White Story2026 · Monica White
Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted 2 Love2026 · Deena
Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted by Love2024 · Deena
Reversion2015 · Maya
Supremacy2014 · Mother
Let the Church Say Amen2013
Brooklyn's Finest2010 · Investigator #1 (as Lela Rochon Fuqua)
Blood Done Sign My Name2010 · Roseanna Allen
Fatal Secrets2009 · Sharlene
First Daughter2004 · Liz Pappas
Labor Pains2000 · Lulu Brown
Any Given Sunday1999 · Vanessa Struthers
Knock Off1998 · Karen Lee
Why Do Fools Fall In Love1998 · Emira Eagle
The Big Hit1998 · Chantel
Ruby Bridges1998 · Lucielle 'Lucy' Bridges
Legal Deceit1997
Gang Related1997 · Cynthia Webb
The Chamber1996 · Nora Stark
Mr. and Mrs. Loving1996 · Mildred 'Bean' Jeter