How Does Carla Compare to Joan?

Find out what Carla Reed and Joan Clayton have in common.

Single and Ready to Mingle - While Joan has no shortage of suitors, Carla has found her soul mate and couldn't be happier.

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Single and Ready to Mingle - While Joan has no shortage of suitors, Carla has found her soul mate and couldn't be happier.

How Does She Do It? - Carla is the perfect mother, homemaker, business woman and wife. Joan is all about her career and her girlfriends are all the family she needs.(Photo: Paul Abell/PictureGroup)

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How Does She Do It? - Carla is the perfect mother, homemaker, business woman and wife. Joan is all about her career and her girlfriends are all the family she needs.(Photo: Paul Abell/PictureGroup)

Ms. Clayton If You're Nasty - You don't want to sass this no-nonsense woman, because Joan will let you have it. Carla, on the other hand, is a bit more tactful in her choice of words.(Photo: UPN)

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Ms. Clayton If You're Nasty - You don't want to sass this no-nonsense woman, because Joan will let you have it. Carla, on the other hand, is a bit more tactful in her choice of words.(Photo: UPN)

Working Woman - Although their philosophy on work-life balance differs pretty dramatically, both Carla Reed and Joan Clayton take pride in being professional Black women.(Photo: Paul Abell/PictureGroup)

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Working Woman - Although their philosophy on work-life balance differs pretty dramatically, both Carla Reed and Joan Clayton take pride in being professional Black women.(Photo: Paul Abell/PictureGroup)

Joan Clayton: Girlfriends - While she could never keep a man, Joan Clayton managed a successful career as a lawyer and was considered the “den mother” of her group of friends (Maya, Lynn, Toni). Who needs a man when you have your girlfriends, right?(Photo: UPN/Landov)

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Looking for Mr. Right Now - This girlfriend is looking for Mr. Right Now. Unlike Joan, Carla has always been the relationship type — this is her second marriage and she'll do whatever it takes to make sure it's her last.(Photo: UPN/Ron Tom/Landov)

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The Drama Queen - Much like Joan, Carla can be a drama queen from time to time.(Photo: Paul Abell/PictureGroup)

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The Drama Queen - Much like Joan, Carla can be a drama queen from time to time.(Photo: Paul Abell/PictureGroup)

Joan Preggers? - When Joan had a pregnancy scare, she freaked out! Carla, on the other hand, has three kids and wouldn't be against adding to the clan.(Photo: UPN)

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Joan Preggers? - When Joan had a pregnancy scare, she freaked out! Carla, on the other hand, has three kids and wouldn't be against adding to the clan.(Photo: UPN)

18th Century Chic - Dr. Carla Reed is right on trend for winter 2011 with her faux feminine ruffled blouse. The champagne satin adds an extra flair to the 'fit. Want this style? Try an a-line skirt with a coordinated, ruffle front blouse.(Photo: Paul Abell/PictureGroup)

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The Balancing Act - Balancing kids and a career isn't easy, but with the help of Alex, Carla makes it look effortless. The last thing on Joan's mind is starting a family, she is too focused on getting her career established first.(Photo: Paul Abell/PictureGroup)