Antoinette Robertson

Antoinette Robertson is an American actress, known for her roles in the Oprah Winfrey Network prime time soap opera, The Haves and the Have Nots (2014–18), "Hart of Dixie" season 3 on CW network, and Netflix comedy-drama series Dear White People (2017–present).

Antoinette Robertson
Born
The Bronx, New York, U.S
OccupationActress
Years active2010–present

Life and career

Robertson was born and raised in The Bronx, New York and got her start 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]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
2011 Bittersweets Emily
2012 A Gifted Man Girl Basketball Player Episode: "In Case of Blind Spots"
2013 Zero Hour Alima Episode: "Spring" and "Ratchet"
2013-2014 Hart of Dixie Lynly Hayes Recurring role, 10 episodes
2014-2018 The Haves and the Have Nots Melissa Wilson Recurring role (seasons 1-4), Series regular (season 5)
2016 Late Bloomer Nancy Albright Television film
2016 Atlanta Janice Episode: "The Club"
2017–present Dear White People Colandrea 'Coco' Conners Series regular
Nominated — Black Reel Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy Series (2018)
2020 FBI: Most Wanted Sandra Coates Episode: "Caesar"

References
  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. "'Dear White People' Actress Antoinette Robertson Opens Up About the Complexities of Black Beauty Ideals". Glamour.
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