Gina Torres

About

Actress who played Cleopatra on the television series Xena: Warrior Princess and Jessica Pearson on the USA series Suits. Other notable roles include, the TV series Firefly and its 2005 film sequel Serenity.

Before Fame

She was in a gospel choir as a mezzo soprano.

Trivia

Due to financial difficulties, she was unable to attend college, causing her to pursue a career in acting instead.

Family Life

She married Laurence Fishburne in 2002; however, they split in the fall of 2016. They share a daughter named Delilah. 

Associated With

She took the voice role in The Matrix online instead of her other contender, Jada Pinkett Smith.

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