Early Life and Education of Stacey Dash: A Complete Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 6, 2026

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Stacey Dash. A timeline of key moments.

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.

1985: Graduated from Paramus High School

In 1985, Stacey Dash graduated from Paramus High School.

2008: Voted for Barack Obama

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

2012: Claimed Catholic Religion

In 2012, Dash claimed the Catholic religion.

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.

2013: Claimed Catholic Religion

In 2013, Dash claimed the Catholic religion.

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.

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.