Kenya Moore
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 24, 1971 in Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Active Years
- 1955–2025 (71 Years)
- Total Credits
- 49 credits in database
Biography
Kenya Summer Moore was born on January 24, 1971, in Detroit, Michigan. She is an American film and television actress, producer, model, and author. Her film credits include Waiting to Exhale, Deliver Us from Eva, the 2007 thriller I Know Who Killed Me starring Lindsay Lohan, and the independent film Trois, which also starred Gretchen Palmer and Gary Dourdan and became one of the highest-grossing African-American films of 2000. She has appeared on the covers of major magazines such as Glamour, Seventeen, Ebony, and Essence, and has been featured in music videos including work with the R&B group Shai. She is also recognized for her appearance on the Real Housewives of Atlanta.
Career overview
Kenya Summer Moore was born on January 24, 1971, in Detroit, Michigan, USA. She is an American film and television actress, producer, model, and author. Moore is recognizable for her roles in movies such as Waiting to Exhale, Deliver Us from Eva, and the 2007 Lindsay Lohan thriller I Know Who Killed Me. One of her best acting roles came in the independent film Trois, which also starred Gretchen Palmer and Gary Dourdan. Trois went on to become one of the highest grossing African-American films of 2000.
In addition to her film work, Moore has appeared on the cover of several major magazines, including Glamour, Seventeen, Ebony, and Essence. She has also been featured in music videos, including an appearance in a video by the R&B group Shai. Her career spans modeling, writing, production, and acting across film and television.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
49 titles- Celebrity Weakest Link (2025) as Self - Contestant
- Abducted Off the Street: The Carlesha Gaither Story (2024) as Keisha
- Special Forces: World's Toughest Test (2023) as Self
- The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip (2021) as Self
- Twenties After-Show With B. Scott (2021) as Self - Guest
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Tamron Hall (2019) as Self - Guest
- Family Reunion (2019) as Kenya Moore
- Family Reunion (2019) as Kenya
- Steve (2017) as Self
- Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry (2016) as Self - Guest
- Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens (2016) as Monique
- Celebrity Family Feud (2015) as Self
- Dolls of Voodoo (2013) as Nadine
- Dolls of Voodoo (2013) Writer
- Dolls of Voodoo (2013) Director
- Dolls of Voodoo (2013) Producer
- Gone With the Wind Fabulous (2013) as Kenya
- Gone With the Wind Fabulous (2013) Director
- Trapped: Haitian Nights (2011) as Nadine
- Worst Cooks in America (2010) as Self - Contestant
- The Confidant (2010) as Eden Patterson
- The Confidant (2010) Producer
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- The Real Housewives of Atlanta (2008) as Self
- I Know Who Killed Me (2007) as Jazmin
- Cloud 9 (2006) as Champagne
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Contestant
- Brothers in Arms (2005) as Mara
- Resurrection: The J.R. Richard Story (2005) as Leticia
- Deliver Us from Eva (2003) as Renee Johnson
- Hot Parts (2003) as Passion
- Men, Women & Dogs (2001) as Carmen
- Girlfriends (2000) as Kara
- Trois (2000) as Jasmine Davis
- The Parkers (1999)
- Senseless (1998) as Lorraine
- Damon (1998) as Julia Burton
- Smart Guy (1997) as Vivian Kennedy
- The Jamie Foxx Show (1996) as Heidi
- The Steve Harvey Show (1996) as Miss Gerard
- The Parent 'Hood (1995)
- In the House (1995)
- Waiting to Exhale (1995) as Denise
- Martin (1992) as Lena Bozack
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Dana
- Miss USA (1963) as Miss Michigan USA 1993
- Miss USA (1963) as Miss USA 1993
- Miss Universe (1955) as Miss USA 1993
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kenya Moore best known for?
Kenya Moore is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Celebrity Weakest Link (2025), Special Forces: World's Toughest Test (2023), The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip (2021), The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019).
When and where was Kenya Moore born?
Kenya Moore was born on January 24, 1971 in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
How many credits does Kenya Moore have?
Kenya Moore has accumulated over 49 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2025.
What is Kenya Moore's background in cinema and television?
Kenya Summer Moore was born on January 24, 1971, in Detroit, Michigan. She is an American film and television actress, producer, model, and author. Her film credits include Waiting to Exhale, Deliver Us from Eva, the 2007 thriller I Know Who Killed Me starring Lindsay Lohan, and the independent film Trois, which also s...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry (2016) as Self - Guest — aged about 45
- Family Reunion (2019) as Kenya Moore — aged about 48
- Family Reunion (2019) as Kenya — aged about 48
- The Parkers (1999) — aged about 28
- Damon (1998) as Julia Burton — aged about 27
- Smart Guy (1997) as Vivian Kennedy — aged about 26
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