American actress
Born: September 18, 1964
Holly Robinson Peete is an American actress, singer, and philanthropist, born on September 18, 1964, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She rose to fame in the 1980s as one of the stars of the hit TV series 21 Jump Street, where she played Officer Judy Hoffs. This role helped solidify her career in Hollywood and opened the door to various opportunities in both television and film.
Peete has enjoyed a long, successful career, appearing in popular TV shows such as Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper and For Your Love. Her versatility as an actress is complemented by her work as a singer and author, co-writing the children’s book My Brother Charlie, which focuses on autism awareness.
Peete is also a dedicated advocate for autism and Parkinson’s disease awareness, inspired by her father’s battle with Parkinson’s and her son’s autism diagnosis. She co-founded the HollyRod Foundation with her husband, former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete, to help families affected by these conditions.
In addition to her philanthropic efforts, Peete has appeared on reality TV shows, including The Celebrity Apprentice and Meet the Peetes. Throughout her career, she has been celebrated for her advocacy work and her contributions to entertainment.
Holly Robinson Peete’s 5 most popular quotes
- As a mom, you worry about protecting your kid. But there are extra added layers of fears when you’re talking about a kid with autism or who has some special needs issue.
- Each of us carries a sleeping tiger inside, and we can’t predict when that cat will wake, stretch, and sharpen its claws.
- The loneliest days are the ones where you keep company with someone you love who can’t hear you.
- Being a typical teenager isn’t easy. When you have autism, it can be extra difficult. We need more public awareness about these hurdles as well as compassion towards these young people.
- Many women arrange their lives around the people they love. Unfortunately, that arrangement takes up most of our days.
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