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Shar Jackson in December 2007
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Born |
Sharisse Jackson August 31, 1976 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Occupation | Actress, singer, comedian |
Years active | 1993–present |
Partner(s) | Kevin Federline (2001-2004) |
Children | 4 |
Sharisse "Shar" Jackson (born August 31, 1976) is an American actress and singer, best known for playing Niecy Jackson on the UPN show Moesha. She was crowned the winner of MTV reality show Celebrity Rap Superstar in 2007.
Jackson was born in Boston, Massachusetts. Her mother is of African American and Native American descent, and her father is of African American, Puerto Rican and Mexican descent.
Jackson played the title character's best friend, Niecy Jackson on the television show Moesha. She has also appeared in The Bernie Mac Show and My So-Called Life as Crystal. She co-starred in the Nickelodeon movie Good Burger with Kel Mitchell and Kenan Thompson. Jackson was also featured on the ABC reality series The Ex-Wives Club with Marla Maples and Angie Everhart. The show aimed to aid men and women who have recently gone through separation or divorce. In 2009, Jackson appeared in the film I Do... I Did!. She also appeared in the dance film Steppin: The Movie
Jackson was a singer in the pop group Mpulz and was included on The Princess Diaries soundtrack. The group released one album before disbanding.