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Kim Wayans

Kim Wayans
By · Updated October 29, 2020
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Phenomenal Woman

Kim Wayans takes her one-woman show, “A Handsome Woman Retreats” on the road and to the national Black Theater Festival in August.

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On My Own

Kim’s one-woman show made its debut in October 2007, and is based on her experiences of being raised in the New York City housing projects and surviving the Hollywood shuffle.

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Commanding the Stage

Kim performing her one-woman show.

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Color Me Bad

Kim poses with the cast of “In Living Color,” which included such big names as Jim Carey, Damon and Keenan Ivory Wayans, Kim Coles, David Alan Grier and Tommy Davidson.

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Ride or Die

“In Living Color” cast arrives in style.

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Li’l Magic

One of Kim’s many characters on “In Living Color” was the hilarious Li’l Magic who always successfully failed at her music auditions.

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Cephus & Reesie

Kim and David Alan Grier played Cephus & Reesie, a singing duo. Kim often played alongside David Alan Grier in skits.

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Ms. Bonita

Kim played Ms Bonita Butrell, who was always in her rollers and spreading the neighborhood gossip—except for Ms. Jenkins, no one could talk about Ms. Jenkins but for her.

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Bonita Holds Court

Ms. Burtrell stands trial suited up and ready to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth in rollers and all.

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We Love Loquita

Kim’s hilarious Loquita was the urban counterpart of Lucille Ball’s “I Love Lucy” character.

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Strange Love

Kim as Loquita and Jim Carey as Ricky Ricardo in the sketch “I Love Loquita.”

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Tough Love

Ricky (Carey) scolds Loquita (Kim).

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A Fast Song

Kim as folk soulstress Tracy Chapman, whose songwriting is all about singing about everything happening around him. “You simply can’t rush a Tracy Chapman song.”

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Man Eater

Grace Jones (hilariously spoofed by Kim) prepares to devour an innocent man (Tommy Davidson).

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Club Hopping

Grace Jones (Kim) infiltrates the club.

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Gold Rush

Kim prepares to find and club her man!

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Out of this World

Grace in outerspace.

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Mr. and Mrs. Brooks

Kim played Mrs. Brooks, wife to David Alan Grier’s character Mr. Brooks, who was happy although they unsuccessfully tried to kill each other.

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Rap Attack

Kim brings to life Salt N Pepa in one comical skit.

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Peas in A Pod

Kim and David Alan Grier hang tough.

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We Are Family

Kim is flanked by her brothers, Keenan, Marlon, Sahwn and nephew, Damien, at the premiere of “Dance Flick.”

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Family Bond

Kim and Brother Keenan share hugs on the redcarpet at the premiere of “Dance Flick.”

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Ms. Dontwannabebothered

Kim plays Ms. Dontwannabebothered, an ornery, high school guidance counselor, in her brothers’ 2009 hot comedy movie ‘Dance Flick.’

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Book Worm

Kim proudly displays her children’s book, “Amy Hodgepodge” during a book tour.

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Reading Room

Kim Reads excerpts of her book “Amy Hodges” to a group of children.

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Thicker Than Water

Kim who served as a writer, producer and actress on brother Damon’s show, “My Wife and Kids” shares a laugh with him.

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Bare It All

Kim and Vivica show off their abs in glorious fashion.

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House Rules

Kim joins her “In The House” castmates, LL Cool J, Maia Campbell and Alfonso Ribiero.

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