Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Stacey Dash
How Stacey Dash built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
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."
1982: First Television Appearance
In 1982, Stacey Dash made her first television appearance in the NBC crime drama pilot Farrell: For the People.
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".
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.
1995: Starred in Clueless
In 1995, Stacey Dash played Dionne Marie Davenport in the feature film Clueless.
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.
1999: End of Clueless TV Series
In 1999, the television series Clueless, in which Stacey Dash reprised her role as Dionne, ended.
2001: Featured in Carl Thomas' music video
In 2001, Stacey Dash was featured in Carl Thomas' music video for the single "Emotional".
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.
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".
2005: Appearance in Getting Played
In 2005, Stacey Dash appeared in the film Getting Played.
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.
2007: Completed Filming Roles
Between 2005 and 2007, Stacey Dash completed filming roles in several movies.
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.
2009: Recurring Role on The Game
In early 2009, Stacey Dash appeared as a recurring character on the television series The Game.
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.
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.
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."
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".
January 21, 2017: Fox News Contract Not Renewed
On January 21, 2017, Fox News announced that Stacey Dash's contract would not be renewed.
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.
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