Paula Jai Parker Biography

Fast Facts

• Recipient of a 2005 NAACP Image Award as Best Actress in "Hustle & Flow․"
• Winner of a CableACE in 1995 as Actress in a Dramatic Series for "Cosmic Shop․"
• Nominated for a Vision Award at the 2004 NAMIC Vision Awards as Best Comedic Performance for "The Proud Family․"
• Nominated for an NAACP Image Award in 1995 as Outstanding Actress in a Comedy for "Friday․"
• Nominated for a Black Reel Award in 2002 as Outstanding Actress in an Animated Series for "The Proud Family․"
• Won an Independent Spirit Award in 1998 as Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture for "Why Do Fools Fall in Love․"
• Known for her roles as Lexus in "Hustle & Flow," as Joi in "Friday" and Felicia in "Phone Booth․"
• Appeared in the music video for "I Belong to You" by Rome, in the music video for "Follow My Lead" by 50 Cent featuring Robin Thicke and in the music video for "Girls, Girls, Girls" by Jay-Z