The actress, who's long held the title of America's favorite mom, particularly within the Black community, has enjoyed an eclectic career in the years post-Cosby, from doing voice work on The Cleveland Show to appearing in TV mega-hit Empire and modern Rocky sequels Creed and Creed II (a third installment is on the way, with Rashad reprising her role). One thing is consistent in her choices though; Rashad loves playing strong, complex mothers.
She's a mom to two adult children in real life, Condola and William, describing her career thus far as "a humbling experience" in an interview with Oprah. She explained her approach: "As mothers, we're all alike in what we go through to give birth, even though it might not be the exact same experience ... We're different because of our own individual stories. Each of our stories informs our way of being, thinking, and behaving."
