BET Talks: Lela Rochon on The Family Business, Hollywood Struggles, and Her Legacy

03/07/2025

The iconic Lela Rochon reflects on her journey in Hollywood, nearly walking away before Waiting to Exhale, and her latest role in The Family Business: New Orleans.

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