Shari Headley

Shari Headley is an actress and former model from the United States. She is best recognized for her part in the romantic comedy film Coming to America as Lisa McDowell. She’s also been in shows including “Miami Vice” (1986), “Quantum Leap” (1990), “Gideon Oliver” (1989), “All My Children” (1991), “New York Undercover” (1995), “The Preacher’s Wife” (1996), “Guiding Light” (2001), and more. Her work in the Fox drama series “413 Hope St.” earned her an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series. President Barack Obama presented her with the 2013 President’s Volunteer Service Award.

She is very active on social media, with over 61k Instagram followers @shariheadley and around 20k Twitter followers @shariheadley.

What is the Net Worth of Shari Headley?

Shari Headley’s acting career has paid off handsomely for her. Her revenues are primarily derived from her work in television and film. She also makes money from endorsement arrangements with a variety of companies. Her net worth is expected to be $2 million in 2021. Her salary and other assets, on the other hand, are unknown.

What is Shari Headley famous for?

  • In the romantic comedy film “Coming to America,” she played Lisa McDowell.
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Shari Headley and Eddie Murphy in Coming to America.
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Where is Shari Headley from?

Shari Headley was born in Queens, New York City, in the United States, on July 15, 1964. Her father, Godfrey Headley, and mother, Sarah Headley, gave birth to her. She has three older siblings: a brother and two sisters.

She is of African-American origin and maintains an American nationality. She was born in Trinidad and is of Afro-Trinidadian origin. Cancer is her zodiac sign.

In terms of her schooling, she attended Queens College in New York City for high school.

Shari Headley Career Highlights:

  • Shari Headley began her career as a model, obtaining a contract in the Ford Models of the 1980s competition.
  • Soon after, she was seen in advertisements for Johnson’s Baby Oil, Burger King, L’Oreal, Avon, and Macy’s.
  • She was then featured in magazines including Mademoiselle and Glamour.
  • In 1985, Headley made her acting debut in an episode of the NBC sitcom “The Cosby Show.”
  • Following that, she made cameo roles on television shows such as “Miami Vice” (1986), “Quantum Leap” (1990), and “Matlock” (1990).
  • In 1988, she was cast in the principal role of “Coming to America,” a romantic comedy film starring Eddie Murphy.
  • The next year, she co-starred in “Gideon Oliver,” a short-lived ABC drama series with Louis Gossett Jr. She co-starred in the TV series “Kojak” later that year.
  • She first appeared on the ABC daytime serial series “All My Children” in 1991, as Detective Mimi Reed.
  • She next appeared in episodes of “New York Undercover” (1995), “Walker, Texas Ranger” (1996), and “Cosby” as a guest star (1996).
  • She had a minor role in “The Preacher’s Wife,” a comedy-drama film, in 1996.
  • The next year, she co-starred alongside Richard Roundtree in the short-lived Fox drama series “413 Hope St.” She was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series for this role.
  • She had a recurring role as Felicia Boudreau in the TV soap opera “Guiding Light” from 2001 to 2002.
  • She also appeared in the TV soap opera “The Bold and Beautiful” from 2004 to 2005 as Heather Engle.
  • She starred as Jacqueline in the comedy film “Johnson Family Vacation” in 2004.
  • In 2007, she starred in the comedy-drama film “Towelhead,” which was based on the novel of the same name by Alicia Erian.
  • She’s also appeared in “10 Things I Hate About You” (2010) as Marcheline, “Act Like You Love Me” (2013) as Tianna, and “The Congregation” as Maple (2014).
  • In 2014, she was cast as District Attorney Jennifer Sallison in “The Haves and the Have Nots,” an Oprah Winfrey Network soap drama.
  • In the 2019 TV series “On Becoming a God in Central Florida,” she plays Harmony, a pivotal character.
  • In 2021, she reprised her role as Lisa McDowell in the sequel to the 1988 film Coming to America, “Coming to 2 America.”
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Shari Headley and her former husband, Christopher Martin.
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Who is Shari Headley married to?

Shari Headley is currently without a partner. She was previously married to Christopher Martin, an actor and hip-hop singer. In May of 1993, the pair married. The couple has two children together: Skyler Martin, a son, and Vannessa Martin-Jackson, a girl. Their marriage terminated in June 1995, sadly.

How tall is Shari Headley?

Shari Headley is a stunning woman in her late fifties. She has a thin body type that is appealing. She is 1.73 meters (5 feet and 8 inches) tall and weighs roughly 60 kilograms (132 lbs.). Her body measurements are 33-24-35 inches in length, width, and height. She wears a 33B bra size. 6 is her dress size (US). Her eyes are a lovely brown tone, and her hair is black. Straight is her sexual orientation.

Quick Facts About Shari Headley

Celebrated Name Shari Headley
Age 56 Years
Nick Name Shari Headley
Birth Name Shari Headley
Birth Date 1964-07-15
Gender Female
Profession Actor
Marital Status Divorced (single)
Height 1.73m (5 feet and 8 inches)
Place Of Birth Queens, New York City, New York, United States
Husband Christopher Martin
Best Known For Acting
Debut Movie The Preacher’s Wife, Johnson Family Vacation, Towe
First Award NAACP Image Award
Father Godfrey Headley
Mother Sarah Headley
Siblings 3
Nationality American
Ethnicity African-American
Horoscope Cancer
Married Date May 1993
Children Skyler Martin and Vannessa Martin-Jackson
Sexual Orientation Straight
Weight 60kg (132 lbs.)
Body Measurement 33-24-35 inches
Body Type Slim
Bra Cup Size 33B
Dress Size 6(US)
Eye Color Brown
Hair Color Black
Net Worth $2 million (estimated)
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