Netflix has brought back some 90's classic TV shows, including Moesha, which starred singer-songwriter Brandy Norwood. Moesha originally aired on UPN from 1996-2001 and would be the network's standout show. The series focused on an upper-middle-class Black family through the eyes of teenaged Moesha Mitchell. The show's signature opening scene included Moesha writing her thoughts down in her diary, including a voiceover revealing her innermost thoughts.
Moesha's widowed car salesman father remarried to her vice principal, Dee, played by Sheryl Ralph Lee. Moesha strongly disapproved of this. Moesha is a headstrong and sometimes stubborn teenager who isn't afraid to fight for the things that matter to her. The show covered various issues such as premarital sex, the loss of a parent, race-related issues, and gender inequality. Let's see what the cast of Moesha is up to now.
10 Hakeem Campbell, Played By Lamont Bentley
Hakeem Campbell was Moesha's lifelong friend and neighbor and would later become her boyfriend. He was a comedic character who always wanted whatever meal they were cooking at the Mitchell family household. Lamont Bentley played the same person on Moesha's spinoff series, The Parkers. Sadly, in 2005, Bentley passed away in a car accident at 31. Bentley was speeding as he drove on the Rocky Peak Fire Road off-ramp in Ventura County, California. His two daughters survived Bentley.
9 Andell Wilkerson, Played By Yvette Wilson
Andell, played by Yvette Wilson, was Moesha's adult friend who owned a neighborhood hangout called The Den. In season five, she sold The Den to a funeral home director. Wilson, like Bentley, played in The Parkers as well and reprised her character. In the Parkers, she owned a self-named bar and restaurant and was the best friend of Nikki Parker, played by Mo'Nique. In 2001, Wilson married record producer Jerome Harry and appeared on the return of HBO's Def Comedy Jam in 2006. Her last film role was in Ganked. Sadly, in 2012, Wilson passed away from cervical cancer at 48.
8 Myles Mitchell, Played By Marcus T. Paulk
Myles Mitchell was Moesha's meddling little brother, but he was adorable nonetheless and lit up the screen. Marcus T. Paulk is now 34 years old! In 2005, he appeared in Roll Bounce alongside Bow Wow. In 2008, Mitchell played Dustin in Another Cinderella Story. Mitchell also had a role in 2006's Take The Lead with Antonio Banderas. He also made a season 4 appearance in The Bad Girls Club, and in 2015 played in Sister Code with Amber Rose. It also appears as if he will drop new music and has been directing music videos in 2021.
7 Dorian Long, Played By Ray J
Ray J played Moesha's long-lost brother Dorian in the series. Ray J was Brandy's TV brother but is also her real-life brother. Ray J is 40 now and has put out a few hit songs after the show, such as 2001's Wait A Minute featuring Lil' Kim, 2006's One Wish, and 2008's Sexy Can I featuring Yung Berg. Ray J is also infamously known for putting out a sex tape with Kim Kardashian, which helped her become famous. Ray J appeared in season five of One On One, had a reality TV show For the Love of Ray J, has been a cast member of Love and Hip Hop: Hollywood, and now has two children with fellow LHHH cast member Princess.
6 Quinton "Q" Brooks, Played By Fred Scruggs Jr.
Quinton Brooks, known as "Q," was Moesha's longest-running love interest on the series. He was rough around the edges, and Moesha's father didn't like him because he didn't have the best influence on her. Fans who revisited the show have called his character toxic. Fred Scruggs Jr. is professionally known as Fredro Starr and was discovered by the late Jam Master Jay of Run-D.M.C.
Fredro Starr was a part of the multi-platinum rap group Onyx. He's now 50 years old! As far as acting roles, he's played in Save The Last Dance, Law & Order, The Wire, and CSI: Miami, to name a few. Scruggs Jr. has been in over 55 films and television shows. Scruggs Jr. has two kids and married Croatian model Korina Longin in 2007.
5 Niecy Jackson, Played By Shar Jackson
Niecy Jackson had a recurring role as Moesha's best friend in season one but became a regular in seasons 2-6. She's 44 now and has a BA in psychology and a Master's degree in forensic science. In 2007, Jackson appeared in the Ex-Wives Club, a reality TV show geared towards helping people going through a divorce or separation.
Jackson was engaged to Britney Spears' ex Kevin Federline. Jackson and Federline had a song and daughter. Before conceiving children with Federline, she already had a son and daughter with her ex-high school boyfriend. Throughout Jackson's career after Moesha, she has been on multiple television programs such as The Bernie Mac Show, Celebrity Fit Club, and Shameless, which stopped airing in 2021.
4 Kim Parker, Played By Countess Vaughn
Kim Parker was Moesha's boy-crazy best friend. Countess Vaughn left Moesha to star in the spinoff The Parkers alongside comedian Mo'Nique. In 2002, Vaughn married Joseph James and had a son with him, but they divorced in 2005. In 2009, Vaughn also had a daughter with ex-fiancé and media personality David Whitten.
Vaughn has also appeared in reality tv shows such as Celebrity Fit Club, Celebrity Rap Superstar, Hollywood Divas, and Dish Nation's episode The 10 Best Celebrity Feuds You May Have Forgotten. She discussed her feud with Brandy. Vaughn is now 42 years old and tried singing again with the track Do You Love Him? Vaughn was known for her incredible vocals, but thyroid issues have prevented her from sounding like she did in her younger years.
3 Dee Mitchell, Played By Sheryl Lee Ralph
Dee was the stepmother to Moesha and Myles, Frank Mitchell's wife and a high school principal. The show highlighted her trying to balance all of these roles and her disciplinarian style of parenting. From 2013-2015, Sheryl Lee Ralph played in the Nick at Nite series Instant Mom. In 2016, Ralph played Madame Morrible in Wicked on Broadway. She's also appeared in other television series such as Criminal Minds, 2 Broke Girls, Claws, and A Black Lady Sketch Show. Ralph is 64 years old and a mom of two, and she married Pennsylvania State Senator Vincent Hughes in 2005.
2 Frank Mitchell, Played By William Allen Young
Frank Mitchell, played by William Allen Young, was a Saturn car dealer who owned the shop. Mitchell believed that Dorian was his nephew but was his son. Frank Mitchell and Dee Mitchell both have strict parenting styles. Young is now 64 and appeared in shows such as CSI: Miami and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation after Moesha. One of Young's last television roles was Code Black, a medical drama series that stopped airing in May 2020. He also has a recurring role as Benjamin William on Fox's 9-1-1.
1 Moesha Mitchell, Played By Brandy Norwood
The better question would be, "what Isn't Brandy up to now?" In 2020, Brandy dropped B7, her seventh and first album since 2012's Two Eleven. The album received positive reviews and went to #12 on the Billboard Hot 200. She also had a highly anticipated Verzuz battle with Monica, with who she had a long-standing love-hate relationship. Also, she will appear in the upcoming drama Queens with rapper Eve, actress and singer Naturi Naughton, and actress Nadine Velazquez. Brandy is 42 and has one daughter named Sy'Rai.
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