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Named one of People magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful,” Haitian-born Garcelle Beauvais has carved out a dynamic career as an award-winning actress, author and executive producer.

Focusing on producing and advocating for meaningful, representation-forward storytelling, Beauvais recently expanded her successful partnership with Lifetime (A&E) with two new original movies she stars in and executive produces. The first, TAKEN AT A TRUCK STOP: A BLACK GIRL MISSING MOVIE (October 2025), an emotionally charged thriller and continuation of the NAACP-Award-winning BLACK GIRL MISSING franchise, became Lifetime’s highest-rated movie this year. Up next is TERRY MCMILLAN PRESENTS: TEMPTED 2 LOVE, a sequel to the hit romance that premiered last year. Balancing perfectly between being in front of and behind the screen, this partnership first began with the award-winning BLACK GIRL MISSING (March 2023), followed by its sequel ABDUCTED AT AN HBCU: A BLACK GIRL MISSING MOVIE (July 2024), and the romance film TERRY MCMILLAN PRESENTS: TEMPTED BY LOVE (August 2024).

As an actress, she returns as ‘Natasha Karina’ for the third season of the critically acclaimed Netflix series SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST, opposite Michelle Buteau.

Cementing her status as a cultural icon, in 2020 she proudly became the first Black cast member on Bravo’s THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLS. Following that, she released a memoir titled LOVE ME AS I AM (Harper Collins) about life, love, and the pursuit of true happiness. It quickly rose in the ranks, landing in the #1 spot on Amazon, and she later expanded her empire to include a home line with HSN called "Garcelle at Home."

A look at Garcelle’s career reveals a dynamic blend of actor, creative and businesswoman who has been a beloved presence in Hollywood for over three decades. She began her career in the 90s with roles in popular comedies like THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR and THE JAMIE FOXX SHOW. She has since appeared in numerous television series, including SyFy’s THE MAGICIANS, NBC’s CHICAGO MED, NYPD BLUE, FRANKLIN & BASH, HBO’s CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, Fox’s ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, STARZ'S POWER, and Hulu’s THE OTHER BLACK GIRL, among others. Beyond scripted TV, Garcelle showcased her talents as a co-host on the multi-award-winning talk show THE REAL on Fox. She also co-hosted E!’s FASHION POLICE, NBC’s ACCESS HOLLYWOOD LIVE, and Fox’s daytime talk show HOLLYWOOD TODAY LIVE, where she covered the latest in entertainment, pop culture, and celebrity news. On the voiceover side, Garcelle lent her voice to HBO Max’s THE PRINCE, alongside Gary Janetti.

On the big screen, Garcelle has starred in box office hits such as WHITE HOUSE DOWN, where she played the First Lady of the United States alongside Jamie Foxx and Channing Tatum, and FLIGHT, where she worked with Denzel Washington. Her impressive filmography also includes roles in AMERICAN GUN with Forrest Whitaker, the iconic COMING TO AMERICA and its sequel COMING 2 AMERICA, where she reunited with Eddie Murphy, BAD COMPANY with Chris Rock, BARBERSHOP 2: BACK IN BUSINESS with Queen Latifah, and SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING with Tom Holland, to name a few.

Above all, Garcelle’s most important job is being a mother. She was inspired by motherhood to write a children’s book series entitled I AM, addressing identity issues relevant to many children today. There are three successful books in the series, which was re-released in April 2020 for its fifth anniversary.

Garcelle is a passionate supporter of UNICEF and CORE, actively raising awareness and funds for Haiti. She was also the face of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s “Pockets of Hope” campaign, which focused on investing in locally led initiatives to build a strong and equitable future for Haitian children, families, and communities. Additionally, Garcelle serves as an ambassador for Cybersmile, a multi-award-winning nonprofit organization dedicated to digital wellbeing and combating all forms of online bullying and abuse. She also supports the Step Up Women’s Network, a national nonprofit that empowers women and girls to reach their full potential, and was the face of Lifetime’s annual Stop Breast Cancer For Life campaign this year.

Garcelle resides in Los Angeles and has three sons: Oliver, her firstborn who has made her a proud grandmother, and her twin teens, Jax and Jaid.