Essence Atkins, an American actress who has been in some of the most notable television shows and movies, was born on Feb. 7, 1972, in Brooklyn, N.Y. She has had notable roles in “Family Matters ...

Essence Atkins is no stranger to Hollywood. She’s been a favorite in sitcoms and movies since the ’90s, starring in classics like “Smart Guy,” “Half & Half,” Deliver Us from Eva and ...

Essence Atkins has collaborated on multiple projects with Marlon Wayans and other Wayans family members. She appeared in The Wayans Bros., A Haunted House movies, A Dance Flick, Poppa’s House ...

Essence Atkins, Danielle Brooks, Wayne Brady, Danielle Pinnock, Ava DuVernay and more gracing the stage. At the film festival, which was held from July 5 to 7, Nigerian Afrobeats icon Tiwa Savage ...

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Poppa's House is obviously setting up Essence Atkins and Damon Wayans‘ characters to get together - but the show isn't in any rush. During an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, Essence Atkins ...

EXCLUSIVE: Essence Atkins (First Wives Club), Melissa Ponzio (Chicago Fire) and Vaughn W. Hebron (The Oval) have signed on to recurring roles in Season 2 of Onyx Collective’s Reasonable Doubt.