History of Stacey Dash in Timeline

Stacey Lauretta Dash is an American actress best known for her role as Dionne Marie Davenport in the 1995 film Clueless and its subsequent television series. She has also appeared in various other films, including Moving, Mo' Money, Renaissance Man, and View from the Top. Dash's television work extends to series such as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Single Ladies, and the reality TV show Celebrity Circus. She also made appearances in music videos, including Carl Thomas' "Emotional" and Kanye West's "All Falls Down."

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

January 20, 1967: Stacey Dash's Birth

On January 20, 1967, Stacey Lauretta Dash was born. She is an American actress.

1982: First Television Appearance

In 1982, Stacey Dash made her first television appearance in the NBC crime drama pilot Farrell: For the People.

1985: Graduated from Paramus High School

In 1985, Stacey Dash graduated from Paramus High School.

1985: Appearance on The Cosby Show

In 1985, Stacey Dash had her first notable appearance as Michelle in The Cosby Show episode "Denise's Friend".

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1988: First Substantial Television Role and Major Film Role

In 1988, Stacey Dash had her first substantial television role in the series TV 101, and also her first major film role in the Richard Pryor comedy Moving.

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1995: Starred in Clueless

In 1995, Stacey Dash played Dionne Marie Davenport in the feature film Clueless.

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1996: Clueless TV Spin-off

In 1996, Stacey Dash reprised her role as Dionne in the television spin-off of Clueless, which ran until 1999.

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1999: Married Brian Lovell

In 1999, Stacey Dash married producer Brian Lovell; they divorced in the mid-2000s.

1999: End of Clueless TV Series

In 1999, the television series Clueless, in which Stacey Dash reprised her role as Dionne, ended.

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2001: Featured in Carl Thomas' music video

In 2001, Stacey Dash was featured in Carl Thomas' music video for the single "Emotional".

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2003: Appearance in View from the Top and Gang of Roses

In 2003, Stacey Dash appeared in View from the Top and the smaller budget film Gang of Roses.

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2004: Featured in Kanye West's music video

In 2004, Stacey Dash was featured in a music video by Kanye West for the single "All Falls Down".

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2005: Married James Maby

From 2005 to 2006, Stacey Dash was married to British executive James Maby.

2005: Appearance in Getting Played

In 2005, Stacey Dash appeared in the film Getting Played.

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August 2006: Playboy and Marques Houston's video Appearance and Launch of Lingerie Line

In August 2006, Stacey Dash posed nude in Playboy, appeared in Marques Houston's video for "Favorite Girl," and launched her lingerie line called Letters of Marque.

2006: Marriage to James Maby Ended

From 2005 to 2006, Stacey Dash was married to British executive James Maby, CEO of Sports Logistics. Different sources say the father of Dash's daughter is either Lovell or Maby.

2007: Completed Filming Roles

Between 2005 and 2007, Stacey Dash completed filming roles in several movies.

2007: Married Emmanuel Xuereb

Stacey Dash married actor Emmanuel Xuereb in either 2007 or 2009.

2008: Filmed and Performed in Celebrity Circus

For 2008 release, Stacey Dash filmed Phantom Punch, Secrets of a Hollywood Nurse, and Close Quarters. Dash also performed in the 2008 reality television series Celebrity Circus, finishing second despite a broken rib.

2008: Voted for Barack Obama

In 2008, Stacey Dash voted for Barack Obama in the U.S. presidential election.

2009: Recurring Role on The Game

In early 2009, Stacey Dash appeared as a recurring character on the television series The Game.

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2009: Married Emmanuel Xuereb

Stacey Dash married actor Emmanuel Xuereb in either 2007 or 2009.

January 2010: Filed for Divorce from Emmanuel Xuereb

In January 2010, Stacey Dash filed for divorce from Emmanuel Xuereb.

September 2011: Divorce from Emmanuel Xuereb Finalized

In September 2011, Stacey Dash's divorce from Emmanuel Xuereb was finalized.

2011: Starred in Single Ladies and Departure Announcement

In 2011, Stacey Dash starred in the first season of VH1's Single Ladies, playing Valerie "Val" Stokes. On August 31, it was reported that she would leave the series.

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2012: Claimed Catholic Religion

In 2012, Dash claimed the Catholic religion.

2012: Starred in Dysfunctional Friends and Featured in Funny or Die

In 2012, Stacey Dash starred in the film Dysfunctional Friends and was featured in Funny or Die trailers and shorts for her web series Stacey Dash Is Normal.

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2012: Switched Party Affiliation and Endorsed Mitt Romney

In 2012, Stacey Dash switched her party affiliation from Democratic to Republican and endorsed Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney.

2012: Public Expression of Political Views

Since the 2012 election, Stacey Dash has publicly expressed her political views.

April 2013: Criticized Jay-Z and Beyoncé's Trip to Cuba

In April 2013, Stacey Dash criticized music artists Jay-Z and Beyoncé's trip to Cuba.

2013: Claimed Catholic Religion

In 2013, Dash claimed the Catholic religion.

2013: Launched Web Series Stacey Dash Is Normal

In 2013, Stacey Dash's scripted web series Stacey Dash Is Normal was launched.

May 28, 2014: Hired as Fox News Contributor

On May 28, 2014, Fox News announced that Stacey Dash had been hired as a contributor for "cultural analysis and commentary."

December 7, 2015: Suspension from Fox News

On December 7, 2015, Stacey Dash was suspended without pay for two weeks by Fox News after making a controversial remark about President Barack Obama's address regarding Islamic terrorism.

2016: Published "There Goes My Social Life: From Clueless to Conservative"

In 2016, Stacey Dash published her book "There Goes My Social Life: From Clueless to Conservative".

2016: Criticism Regarding BET Awards and Black History Month

In 2016, Stacey Dash received criticism for arguing that the BET Awards lied to black people and calling for an end to Black History Month. She made a cameo at the 88th Academy Awards repeating this sentiment.

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2016: Comments on Transgender Rights and Supported Donald Trump

In 2016, Stacey Dash said that transgender rights "infringe upon [her own]" and supported Republican candidate Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election.

January 21, 2017: Fox News Contract Not Renewed

On January 21, 2017, Fox News announced that Stacey Dash's contract would not be renewed.

2017: Death of Linda Dash

In 2017, Stacey Dash's mother, Linda Dash (née Lopez), passed away.

February 26, 2018: Filed to Run for Congress

On February 26, 2018, Stacey Dash filed to run in California's 44th congressional district in the 2018 Congressional Election as a Republican.

March 30, 2018: Withdrew from Congressional Race

On March 30, 2018, Stacey Dash withdrew from the congressional race. Her name remained on the ballot, and she finished in last place.

April 6, 2018: Married Jeffrey Marty

On April 6, 2018, Stacey Dash married lawyer Jeffrey Marty in Florida.

September 29, 2019: Arrested on Domestic Battery Charge

On September 29, 2019, Stacey Dash was arrested on a domestic battery charge in Pasco County, Florida, after an argument with her husband, Jeffrey Marty.

April 2020: Separated from Jeffrey Marty

In April 2020, Stacey Dash announced that she and Jeffrey Marty had separated.

June 2020: Filed for Divorce from Jeffrey Marty

In June 2020, Stacey Dash filed for divorce from Jeffrey Marty.

March 11, 2021: Comments on Trump and Biden

On March 11, 2021, Stacey Dash stated in an interview with Daily Mail that being a supporter of Trump had put her in a box and that she would give President Joe Biden a chance.