Antoinette Robertson

Antoinette Robertson
OccupationActress
Years active2010–present
Known forDear White People

Antoinette Robertson is an American and Jamaican[a] actress, known for her roles in the Oprah Winfrey Network prime time soap opera, The Haves and the Have Nots (2014–18), and Netflix comedy-drama series Dear White People (2017–2021).

Life and career

Robertson began her acting career in William Esper Studio.[1] Her first notable role was in the CW comedy-drama series Hart of Dixie (2013–14). In 2014, she was cast in a recurring role in the Oprah Winfrey Network prime time soap opera, The Haves and the Have Nots playing the role of Melissa Wilson. She was promoted to series regular in season five, her final season on show.[2]

In 2017, Robertson was cast as Colandrea 'Coco' Conners in the Netflix comedy-drama series, Dear White People.[3][4][5] The series ended in 2021. In 2021, she had a recurring role in the Canadian drama series, Diggstown.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2010 Eros Woman Short
2011 Alterations Brandy Short
Bittersweets Emily
2016 Late Bloomer Nancy Albright TV movie
2022 Block Party Keke McQueen
The Blackening Lisa

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2012 A Gifted Man Girl Basketball Player Episode: "In Case of Blind Spots"
2013 Zero Hour Alima Episode: "Spring" & "Ratchet"
2013-14 Hart of Dixie Lynly Hayes Recurring cast: Season 3
2014-18 The Haves and the Have Nots Melissa Wilson Recurring cast: season 1-4
2016 Mary + Jane Lindsay Episode: "Sn**chelorette"
Atlanta Janice Episode: "The Club"
2017–21 Dear White People Colandrea 'Coco' Conners Main cast
2020 FBI: Most Wanted Sandra Coates Episode: "Caesar"
2021 Diggstown Vivian Jefferson Recurring cast: season 3

Awards and nominations

Year Awards Category Recipient Outcome
2018 Black Reel Awards Black Reel Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy Series "Dear White People" Nominated

References

  1. ^ Grew up in Jamaica as per Hypebae source
  1. ^ "Antoinette Robertson Opens up About 'Dear White People,' Her Acting Career and Overcoming Adversity". HYPEBAE.
  2. ^ Thomas, Michael. "Antoinette Robertson Speaks Out On HAHN Exit!".
  3. ^ Petski, Denise (September 1, 2016). "'Dear White People' Netflix Series Rounds Out Cast As Production Begins".
  4. ^ "Dear White People's Antoinette Robertson Brings Complexity to One of TV's Most Polarizing Characters". Harper's BAZAAR. June 1, 2018.
  5. ^ Radloff, Jessica (29 April 2017). "'Dear White People' Actress Antoinette Robertson Opens Up About the Complexities of Black Beauty Ideals". Glamour.