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She Disliked the Movie “Dreamgirls” Even Though She Was In It- 8 Interesting Facts About Loretta Devine
From the broadway stage to television and film, Loretta Devine has had a successful career as a working consistently as an actress since the late 1970’s. We know her from her famed roles in Boston Public, Waiting to Exhale, and I Am Sam. Here are 8 interesting facts about Loretta Devine:
1) Broadway Fame Loretta’s acting career started on the Broadway stage before she transitioned onto the silver screen. The first Broadway show she was in was a complete flop and only lasted one performance. She later originated the role of Lorrell Robinson in the first-ever run of the show Dreamgirls and even appeared in the 2006 film adaptation as a jazz singer.
2) She worked with the Late, Great Whitney Houston Multiple Times.