History of Karrueche Tran in Timeline

Karrueche Tran is an American actress and socialite who initially gained prominence for her relationship with Chris Brown. She is recognized for her role as Virginia Loc in the TNT series *Claws* and Vivian Johnson in the web series *The Bay*. Tran won a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actress in a Daytime Fiction Program for *The Bay* in 2021, making her the first Asian Pacific American to win in that category. She also received two additional Daytime Emmy Awards for her role in the production of *The Bay* when it won Outstanding Digital Daytime Drama Series in 2016 and 2017.

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May 17, 1988: Karrueche Tran's Birth

On May 17, 1988, Karrueche Tientrese Tran was born. She is an American socialite and actress.

2009: Work at Nordstrom

In 2009, Karrueche Tran began working at Nordstrom in Canoga Park, California.

2010: Relationship with Chris Brown

In 2010, Karrueche Tran gained public attention when she began dating R&B singer Chris Brown.

2011: Relationship with Chris Brown

In 2011, Karrueche Tran began dating R&B singer Chris Brown.

2012: Brief Split with Chris Brown

In 2012, Karrueche Tran and Chris Brown briefly split when Brown reconciled with his ex-girlfriend, Rihanna.

2012: End of Nordstrom Employment

In 2012, Karrueche Tran ended her employment at Nordstrom.

2013: Face of Lady Crooks

In 2013, Karrueche Tran became the face of Lady Crooks for their Summer collection and began working on her clothing line, The Kill.

2013: Reconciliation with Chris Brown

In 2013, Karrueche Tran reconciled with Chris Brown.

2013: Starring in The Bay Web Series

In 2013, Karrueche Tran started starring as Vivian Johnson in the web series The Bay.

2014: Appearances in 2014

In 2014, Karrueche Tran appeared in Love West Coast Girls, hosted the BET Awards red carpet and events, co-hosted 106 & Park, and had her movie The Fright Nite Files screened.

2015: Final Split with Chris Brown

In 2015, Karrueche Tran and Chris Brown ended their relationship.

2015: Featured in Magazines and Contract with Wilhelmina Models LA

In 2015, Karrueche Tran was featured in the Le Coq Sportif lookbook and on magazine covers, including Rolling Out and Flaunt Magazine, leading to a contract with Wilhelmina Models LA.

2016: The Bay Emmy Award

From 2013 to 2016, Karrueche Tran starred in The Bay and won three Daytime Emmy Awards for producing the series.

2016: Film Roles and KaePop Collaboration

In 2016, Karrueche Tran had lead and supporting roles in the movies A Weekend with the Family, The Nice Guys, and Only for One Night, and partnered with ColourPop Cosmetics to release KaePop.

2016: Outstanding Digital Daytime Drama Series Win

In 2016, The Bay won Outstanding Digital Daytime Drama Series, earning Karrueche Tran a Daytime Emmy Award from production credits shared by the entire cast and crew.

February 2017: Restraining Order Against Chris Brown

In February 2017, Karrueche Tran was granted a restraining order against Chris Brown after alleging threats and abuse.

June 2017: 5-Year Restraining Order Against Chris Brown

In June 2017, Karrueche Tran was granted a 5-year restraining order against Chris Brown after testifying under oath.

2017: Co-starring in TNT's Claws

In 2017, Karrueche Tran began co-starring in TNT's Claws, a TV series about manicurists in South Florida.

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2017: Outstanding Digital Daytime Drama Series Win

In 2017, The Bay won Outstanding Digital Daytime Drama Series, earning Karrueche Tran an additional Daytime Emmy Award from production credits shared by the entire cast and crew.

October 2019: Joining the Cast of FOX's Deputy

In October 2019, Karrueche Tran joined the cast of FOX's Deputy in a recurring role as Genevieve.

2020: Return to The Bay

In 2020, Karrueche Tran returned to The Bay for its sixth season.

2021: End of Relationship with Victor Cruz

From 2017 to 2021, Karrueche Tran was in a relationship with Victor Cruz.

2021: Daytime Emmy Win for Lead Actress

In 2021, Karrueche Tran won a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actress in a Daytime Fiction Program for her role in The Bay, making her the first person of Asian Pacific American descent to win an Emmy for Lead Actress or Actor.

2021: Daytime Emmy Win

In 2021, Karrueche Tran won the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actress in a Daytime Fiction Program.

2022: Hosting Upcycle Nation

In 2022, Karrueche Tran became the host of Upcycle Nation, a Fuse TV competition show focused on sustainable fashion.

2023: Co-starring on Ridiculousness

In 2023, Karrueche Tran replaced Chanel West Coast as one of the co-stars of the MTV show Ridiculousness.

2024: OnlyFans Account Launch and Lifetime Movie Role

In 2024, Karrueche Tran launched an OnlyFans account and portrayed a police officer in the Lifetime film Searching for a Serial Killer: The Regina Smith Story.