History of Niecy Nash in Timeline
Niecy Nash, born Carol Denise Betts, is a prominent American actress. She launched her career in the late 1990s, appearing in films like 'Boys on the Side' and 'Cookie's Fortune.' Nash gained widespread recognition for her role as Deputy Raineesha Williams in the comedy series 'Reno 911!' She also hosted the Style Network show 'Clean House' from 2003 to 2010, earning a Daytime Emmy Award for her work.
February 23, 1970: Niecy Nash Born
On February 23, 1970, Carol Denise Betts, known professionally as Niecy Nash, was born.
February 1993: Brother's Death
In February 1993, Niecy Nash's brother Michael Ensley was shot and killed at the age of 17.
1993: Brother's Death and M.A.V.I.S. Founding
In 1993, Niecy Nash's younger brother, Michael, was fatally shot, leading her mother to found M.A.V.I.S. (Mothers Against Violence In Schools).
1995: Appearance in Boys on the Side
In 1995, Niecy Nash appeared in the film Boys on the Side, marking an early role in her acting career.
1999: Appearance in Cookie's Fortune
In 1999, Niecy Nash appeared in the comedy film Cookie's Fortune.
2000: Recurring Role in City of Angels
In 2000, Niecy Nash had a recurring role on the CBS drama series City of Angels.
2003: Reno 911! and Clean House Debut
In 2003, Niecy Nash began playing Deputy Raineesha Williams in Reno 911! and hosting Clean House.
2005: The Bernie Mac Show Guest Star
From 2003 to 2005, Niecy Nash guest-starred on The Bernie Mac Show as Bernie's sister Bonita.
June 2007: Divorce Filing
In June 2007, Niecy Nash and Don Nash filed for divorce after 13 years of marriage.
2007: Film Appearances
In 2007, Niecy Nash appeared in films Code Name: The Cleaner, Reno 911!: Miami, and Cook Off!.
2008: Do Not Disturb Sitcom
In 2008, Niecy Nash starred in the short-lived Fox sitcom Do Not Disturb.
2009: Film Appearances
In 2009, Niecy Nash appeared in films Not Easily Broken and G-Force.
2009: Reno 911! Ended
In 2009, Niecy Nash concluded her role in Reno 911!.
March 2010: Dancing with the Stars Appearance
In March 2010, Niecy Nash appeared on the tenth season of Dancing with the Stars.
August 4, 2010: Leaving Clean House
On August 4, 2010, Niecy Nash announced her departure from Clean House.
September 2010: Engagement to Jay Tucker
In September 2010, Niecy Nash became engaged to Jay Tucker.
2010: Clean House Emmy Award
In 2010, Niecy Nash won a Daytime Emmy Award for hosting Clean House.
May 28, 2011: Marriage to Jay Tucker
On May 28, 2011, Niecy Nash married Jay Tucker.
2011: Leave It To Niecy Reality Show
In 2011, Niecy Nash starred in her own reality show, Leave It To Niecy, on TLC.
2012: The Soul Man Series Debut
In 2012, Niecy Nash began starring in the TV Land sitcom The Soul Man.
2013: Trust Me Film Appearance
In 2013, Niecy Nash appeared in film Trust Me.
2013: Getting On Series Debut
In 2013, Niecy Nash began starring in the HBO comedy series Getting On.
2014: Selma Film Collaboration
In 2014, Niecy Nash collaborated with Ava DuVernay in the drama film Selma.
2015: Scream Queens Role
From 2015, Niecy Nash co-starred on the Fox horror-comedy series Scream Queens.
2015: Emmy Nomination for Getting On
In 2015, Niecy Nash received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her role in Getting On.
2016: The Soul Man Ended
In 2016, Niecy Nash finished her role in The Soul Man.
2016: End of The Soul Man and Scream Queens
In 2016, Niecy Nash finished her roles in The Soul Man and Scream Queens.
2016: The Enforcers Pilot
In 2016, Niecy Nash was cast in the leading role in the Fox comedy pilot The Enforcers.
2017: Claws Series Debut
In 2017, Niecy Nash began playing Desna Simms in the crime comedy-drama Claws.
July 2018: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
In July 2018, Niecy Nash received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
August 2018: Naked With Niecy Nash Talk Show
In August 2018, it was announced that Niecy Nash would star in and produce Naked With Niecy Nash, a late-night talk show for TNT.
October 30, 2019: Divorce Announcement
On October 30, 2019, Niecy Nash announced her pending divorce from Jay Tucker.
2019: When They See Us Miniseries
In 2019, Niecy Nash collaborated with Ava DuVernay in the miniseries When They See Us.
June 21, 2020: Divorce Finalized
On June 21, 2020, Niecy Nash's divorce from Jay Tucker was finalized.
August 29, 2020: Marriage to Jessica Betts
On August 29, 2020, Niecy Nash married singer Jessica Betts.
2020: Mrs. America Role
In 2020, Niecy Nash played feminist leader Florynce Kennedy in the miniseries Mrs. America.
2020: Reno 911! Revival
In 2020, Niecy Nash reprised her role in the revival of Reno 911!.
April 28, 2021: Don't Forget the Lyrics Revival
On April 28, 2021, Fox announced that it had ordered a revival of Don't Forget the Lyrics with Niecy Nash as host.
February 2022: Reno 911! Defunded Premiered
In February 2022, The eighth season of Reno 911! , titled Reno 911! Defunded, premiered on The Roku Channel.
May 1, 2022: The Rookie Guest Star
On May 1, 2022, Niecy Nash guest-starred on two episodes of The Rookie, titled "Simone" and "Enervo".
May 13, 2022: The Rookie: Feds Ordered
On May 13, 2022, the spinoff of The Rookie, titled The Rookie: Feds, was ordered.
May 23, 2022: Don't Forget the Lyrics Premiere
On May 23, 2022, Don't Forget the Lyrics premiered with Niecy Nash as host.
July 2022: First-Look Television Deal
In July 2022, Niecy Nash signed a first-look television deal with Entertainment One.
September 27, 2022: The Rookie: Feds Premiere
On September 27, 2022, The Rookie: Feds premiered.
2022: Dahmer Role and Emmy Win
In 2022, Niecy Nash starred in Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, winning a Primetime Emmy Award.
2022: Reno 911! Ended Again
In 2022, Niecy Nash's role in Reno 911! came to an end again.
2022: Dahmer Role
In late 2022, Niecy Nash starred as Glenda Cleveland in the Netflix true-crime limited series Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.
September 6, 2023: Origin Premiere at Venice Film Festival
On September 6, 2023, the biographical drama film Origin premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival.
2023: Origin Film Collaboration
In 2023, Niecy Nash collaborated with Ava DuVernay in the drama film Origin.
January 2024: Origin Limited Theatrical Release
In January 2024, the biographical drama film Origin began a limited theatrical release.
2024: Grotesquerie Series Debut
In 2024, Niecy Nash began starring as Detective Lois Tryon in the horror drama series Grotesquerie.
