![]() ![]() ![]() (1997–1998), for which she received NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series nomination. As lead actress, she starred in the Fox short-lived drama series 413 Hope St. On television, Headley starred as Detective Mimi Reed in the ABC daytime soap opera All My Children on a regular basis from 1991 to 1994. Headley also has appeared in films The Preacher's Wife (1996) and Johnson Family Vacation (2004). She is best known for her role as Lisa McDowell in the 1988 box-office hit romantic comedy film Coming to America and its sequel Coming 2 America (2021). It's truly an honor to be a part of one of the most legendary films ever made."Ĭoming 2 America is streaming March 5 on Amazon Prime Video.Shari Headley (born July 15, 1964) is an American actress and former model. "When I got old enough to sneak the VHS from my parents' bedroom, I would always repeat the barbershop scene when they're talking about Martin Lutha The King punching Clarence in the chest. I'm sure there was a nurse quoting Randy Watson during my delivery," Fowler joked. "I was born in '88 when Coming to America came out. And now, over 30 years later, I am honored to reprise my role once again in the sequel, Coming 2 America."įowler, 32, also revealed to PEOPLE at the time how grateful he is to join the anticipated sequel as Akeem's newly discovered son - in fact, the original comedy classic has been a part of his life from the moment he was born. "With his regal and commanding presence as the ruler of Zamunda, I reveled at bringing his presence to life for Coming to America in 1988. "Of the countless characters I've portrayed, King Jaffe Joffer remains one of the most enjoyable and iconic characters I've had the pleasure of playing," he said. PEOPLE previously posted an exclusive first look at James Earl Jones as King Jaffe Joffer, in which the acting legend opened up about why he's so excited to return to the fan-favorite role. RELATED VIDEO: Eddie Murphy and Craig Brewer Tease the 'Coming to America' Sequel Eddie Murphy and Craig Brewer Tease the 'Coming to America' SequelĮddie Murphy and Craig Brewer discuss the pressure surrounding the 'Coming to America' sequel The clip then shows various scenes of Akeem dealing with his family struggles and Lavelle's adaptation to his new life, before a hilarious moment where Lavelle must undergo a "ceremonial" procedure to his lower regions plays as the trailer comes to a close. But, as she says in the trailer, "a woman isn't allowed to rule. ![]() Then, at a dinner taking place among the royal residents and Lavelle, drama arises when one of Akeem's daughters mentions how she thought that Akeem's oldest daughter, Princess Meeka Joffer, was set to become queen. Want to get the biggest stories from PEOPLE every weekday? Subscribe to our new podcast, PEOPLE Every Day, to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday. Transitioning to Akeem's homeland of Zamunda, where he is set to become king, Lavelle is then introduced to Akeem's other children and his wife, Queen Lisa Joffer, who Akeem fell in love with during his first trip to America. In the newly released trailer, fans first see Prince Akeem back stateside before they get a look at Leslie Jones as Lavelle's mother, who jokes that Akeem "is supposed to be like the prince of Wakanda" - referencing the fictional home place of Marvel's Black Panther character. ![]()
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