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Heather Headley

Acting Born Oct 5, 1974 Barataria, Trinidad, West Indies 20 credits

Biography

Heather Headley is a Trinidadian-born American singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. She won the 2000 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for the titular role of Aida. She also won the 2010 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album for her album Audience of One.

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Known for

Chicago Med

as Gwen Garrett

The Jennifer Hudson Show

as Self

Sweet Magnolias

as Helen Decatur

Full filmography

  • Chicago Med (2015) as Gwen Garrett
  • The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self
  • Great Performances (1971) as Self
  • The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
  • The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
  • Sweet Magnolias (2020) as Helen Decatur
  • Sidewalks Entertainment (1988)
  • Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004) as Rosa Negra Singer
  • Christmas in Washington (1982) as Self
  • Respect (2021) as Clara Ward
  • The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II (2020) as Self
  • The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl (2025) as Self
  • Breakin' All the Rules (2004) as Self (Singer)
  • We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial (2009) as Self
  • My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs (2001) as Self
  • Elmo's Magic Cookbook (2001) as Pocket Queen
  • Andrea Bocelli - Vivere Live in Tuscany (2007) as Self
  • Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade (2002) as Self
  • Creating Ragtime (1998) as Ensemble
  • American Theatre Wing Centennial Concert (2018)