History of Phylicia Rashad in Timeline

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Phylicia Rashad

Phylicia Rashad is a celebrated American actress renowned for her extensive work in theater, film, and television. Most recently the dean of the College of Fine Arts at Howard University until May 2024, Rashad has garnered critical acclaim throughout her career. She has earned two Tony Awards and multiple nominations for Primetime Emmy Awards and a Screen Actors Guild Award, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.


1985: Wedding to Ahmad Rashad

In 1985, Phylicia Rashad married Ahmad Rashad, and her co-star Bill Cosby gave her away at the wedding.

2018: Cosby's conviction

In 2018, Bill Cosby was convicted for sexual assault, a conviction that was later overturned in June 2021.

June 2021: Tweet on Cosby's overturned conviction

In June 2021, Phylicia Rashad tweeted "FINALLY!!!! A terrible wrong is being righted- a miscarriage of justice is corrected!" after Bill Cosby's 2018 conviction for sexual assault was overturned. This sparked controversy and criticism, with some calling for her removal from Howard University.