Lela Rochon
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Lela Rochon (born Lela Rochon Staples; April 17, 1964) is an American actress who is best known for her role as Robin Stokes in the movie Waiting to Exhale. In 1996, Lela was chosen by People (USA) magazine as one of the "50 most beautiful people in the world". Description above from the Wikipedia article Lela Rochon, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Lela Rochon Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Lela Rochon reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 32 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Lela Rochon's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 19% of Lela Rochon's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Dating App Killer: The Monica White Story, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Lela Rochon Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Lela Rochon's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Lela Rochon has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Dating App Killer: The Monica White Story | Monica White | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2026 | Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted 2 Love | Deena | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted by Love | Deena | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Reversion | Maya | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Supremacy | Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Let the Church Say Amen | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Brooklyn's Finest | Investigator #1 (as Lela Rochon Fuqua) | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Blood Done Sign My Name | Roseanna Allen | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Fatal Secrets | Sharlene | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | First Daughter | Liz Pappas | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Labor Pains | Lulu Brown | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Any Given Sunday | Vanessa Struthers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Knock Off | Karen Lee | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Why Do Fools Fall In Love | Emira Eagle | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Big Hit | Chantel | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Ruby Bridges | Lucielle 'Lucy' Bridges | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Legal Deceit | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Gang Related | Cynthia Webb | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Chamber | Nora Stark | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Mr. and Mrs. Loving | Mildred 'Bean' Jeter | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Waiting to Exhale | Robin | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Meteor Man | Vanessa | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Boomerang | Christie | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Harlem Nights | Sunshine | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Into the Homeland | Exquisite Woman | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Wild Pair | Debby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Stewardess School | School Instructor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Foxtrap | Lindy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | A Bunny's Tale | Charlotte | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo | Dancer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Breakin' | Extra in First Scene (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Shopping Cart Killer | Monica | Flop | Similar → |
Lela Rochon - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Lela Rochon?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lela Rochon is "The Dating App Killer: The Monica White Story" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Lela Rochon acted in?
Lela Rochon has been featured in at least 32 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Lela Rochon?
Other notable films include "Let the Church Say Amen", "Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted by Love", and "Any Given Sunday".