Toukie Smith

About

American actress and model who began her career modeling for brands like Chanel and Versace. She launched her acting career with appearances in several episodes of Miami Vice. She went on to portray Eva Rawley in the sitcom 227. Her film credits include Joe's Apartment, The Preacher's Wife, and Goosed. 

Before Fame

She attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Her modeling career kicked off in 1972.

Trivia

She has appeared in publications such as Vogue, Elle, and Cosmopolitan. In 1990, she appeared on an episode of Late Night with David Letterman. Bloomingdale's named her their Model of the Year in 1978. She was the second African-American model to have a mannequin created in her likeness. 

Family Life

Her brother, the late Willi Smith, was a famous fashion designer. She was born in Philadelphia. She and Robert De Niro were in a relationship in the 1980s.

Associated With

She worked alongside Don Johnson on the cast of Miami Vice.