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Natalie Desselle-Reid's charisma shined through in every scene she graced! She is best remembered for her role as the comedic Mickey alongside Oscar winner Halle Berry in the 90s hit B.A.P.S. In that same year, she also portrayed one of the evil step-sisters in Disney's Cinderella. This rendition of Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical featured a diverse cast including Brandy, Whoopi Goldberg, Whitney Houston, Jason Alexander, Paolo Montalbano, and more.
Photo from B.A.P.S (1997)
Moving into the 2000s, she co-starred with rapper Eve in a sitcom on UPN. Natalie also collaborated with Tyler Perry in Madea's Big Happy Family. Beyond her acting career, Natalie was a devoted wife and mother of three. Sadly, in December 2020, Natalie Desselle-Reid passed away from colon cancer at the age of 53. Following her untimely death, fans and celebrities honored her memory through heartfelt tributes on social media.
"Her light continues to shine through the people who grew up watching her, the people who knew her best and those of us who loved her. I’ll love you forever my sweet friend."
Halle Berry
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