History of Holly Robinson Peete in Timeline
Holly Robinson Peete is an American actress and singer recognized for her roles in popular television series such as 21 Jump Street, Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, and For Your Love. She gained additional recognition for portraying Diana Ross in the miniseries The Jacksons: An American Dream. Peete also served as a co-host on the CBS talk show The Talk, showcasing her versatility in the entertainment industry.
September 18, 1964: Holly Robinson Peete's Birth
On September 18, 1964, Holly Elizabeth Robinson Peete was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is an American actress and singer.
1974: Family Moved to California
In 1974, Holly Robinson Peete's family moved to California.
1986: Graduation from Sarah Lawrence College
In 1986, Holly Robinson Peete graduated from Sarah Lawrence College with a degree in psychology and French.
1987: Appearance on 21 Jump Street
From 1987 to 1991, Holly Robinson Peete appeared on the TV series "21 Jump Street".
1987: Theme song for Three for the Road
In 1987, Holly Robinson Peete recorded the theme song "We Got Our Love" for the film "Three for the Road".
1990: Featured in Babyface's 'Whip Appeal' video
In 1990, Holly Robinson Peete was featured in the video for the hit single "Whip Appeal" by Babyface, playing the role of the sultry radio host at the beginning of the video.
1992: Appearance on Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
From 1992 to 1997, Holly Robinson Peete appeared on the ABC sitcom "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper". She also portrayed Diana Ross in "The Jacksons: An American Dream" in 1992.
1992: Portrayal of Diana Ross
In 1992, Holly Robinson Peete portrayed Diana Ross in the miniseries "The Jacksons: An American Dream", which aired on ABC.
October 7, 1994: Rodney Proposed on Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
On October 7, 1994, Rodney Peete proposed to Holly Robinson Peete by surprising her during an episode of "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper".
June 10, 1995: Marriage to Rodney Peete
On June 10, 1995, Holly Robinson married Rodney Peete, a National Football League quarterback.
1997: Birth of Twins
In 1997, Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete had twin boy and girl.
1998: Appearance on For Your Love
From 1998 to 2002, Holly Robinson Peete appeared on the NBC/The WB sitcom "For Your Love".
2000: Son's Autism Diagnosis
In 2000, one of Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete's twins was diagnosed on the Autism spectrum at age three.
2002: Birth of Son
In 2002, Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete had a son.
2003: Appearance on Like Family
From 2003 to 2004, Holly Robinson Peete appeared on the TV series "Like Family".
2005: Birth of Son
In 2005, Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete had a son.
2006: Quills Award for 'Get Your Own Damn Beer'
In 2006, Holly Robinson Peete and Daniel Paisner won the Quills Award in Sports for their book "Get Your Own Damn Beer, I'm Watching the Game!: A Woman's Guide to Loving Pro Football".
October 18, 2010: Started Co-hosting The Talk
On October 18, 2010, Holly Robinson Peete began co-hosting "The Talk", a CBS daytime talk show.
2010: Participation in The Celebrity Apprentice 3
In 2010, Holly Robinson Peete participated in "The Celebrity Apprentice 3", playing for her charity, the HollyRod Foundation, which supports families with Parkinson's disease or autism.
March 4, 2011: Hosted NAACP Image Awards
On March 4, 2011, Holly Robinson Peete, alongside Wayne Brady, hosted the 42nd NAACP Image Awards.
March 2011: NAACP Image Award for 'My Brother Charlie'
In March 2011, Holly Robinson Peete won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work for her children's book, "My Brother Charlie".
April 2011: Hosted Autism Awareness Series
In April 2011, Holly Robinson Peete hosted a weekly series on "The Talk" promoting autism awareness.
September 2012: Carnation Spokesperson
In September 2012, Nestle's Carnation Breakfast Essentials announced they had teamed up with Holly Robinson Peete, featuring her as the spokesperson for the brand.
October 4, 2012: Inducted into Alpha Kappa Alpha
On October 4, 2012, Holly Robinson Peete was inducted as an honorary member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.
2016: Starred in For Peete's Sake
From 2016 to 2017, the Peete family starred in a reality TV series on OWN, entitled "For Peete's Sake", which followed the lives of Holly Robinson Peete and her husband Rodney as they juggle career choices with their family life.
2017: Played Baseball for Sierra Canyon School
From 2017 to 2019, Holly Robinson Peete played baseball for Sierra Canyon School.
2018: Starred in Meet the Peetes
From 2018 to 2019, Holly Robinson Peete starred in a similar Hallmark Channel reality series "Meet the Peetes", which ran for two seasons.
2019: Played Baseball for Sierra Canyon School
From 2017 to 2019, Holly Robinson Peete played baseball for Sierra Canyon School.
2021: Osbourne's Scandal and Termination
In early 2021, Sharon Osbourne was embroiled in a scandal for her remarks made on "The Talk", leading to her termination from the program. Holly Robinson Peete and Leah Remini reproached Osbourne over her behaviors, pointing out that they were on the receiving end of similar behaviors.
2023: Competed on The Masked Singer
In 2023, Holly Robinson Peete competed in season nine of "The Masked Singer" as "Fairy".
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