Photos // Shaun Robinson

Currently the co-anchor and correspondent for the TV show "Access Hollywood", Shaun Robinson is profiled on this season of Leading Women. View photos of Robinson on and off the set. Photos

Web Exclusive // Gina Bythewood

From Love & Basketball to Secret lives of Bees, Gina continues to grow and expand as a director. Watch this exclusive footage from Leading Women, as Gina describes her mentor. Video

Photos // Top Leading Women

From Diana Ross to Alicia Keys, African American women continue to shine through their talents, impacting the world. Check out photos of Leading Women from the past to the present. Photos

Video // Leading Women

Sneak Peak! Watch this video of Sherri, featured on Leading Women, as she explains her "Bus Ride to Work". Tune in MONDAYS at 8:00PM EST to catch the full episode. Video

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Leading Women: Sheri - Transition from Comedian to Actress.

Leading Women: Sheri - Transition from Comedian to Actress.

Posted 12/03/2009

Sherri talks about her transition from Stand up Comedian to acting on TV sitcoms.

Leading Women: Sheri - Bus ride to work.

Leading Women: Sheri - Bus ride to work.

Posted 12/03/2009

Through trails and tribulations Sheri Sheppard never lost site of her dream.

Leading Women: Sheri - I want to make people laugh.

Leading Women: Sheri - I want to make people laugh.

Posted 12/03/2009

Sherri goes into detail about what made her want to be a stand up comedian.

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Show Photos

Sanaa Lathan

Sanaa Lathan

Posted 12/14/2009

Gina Bythewood and Cast Members

Gina Bythewood and Cast Members

Posted 12/14/2009

Shaun Robinson

Shaun Robinson

Posted 01/07/2010

Shaun Robinson

Shaun Robinson

Posted 01/07/2010

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The Cast

Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou

Hailed as a global renaissance woman, Dr. Angelou is a celebrated poet, memoirist, novelist, educator, dramatist, producer, actress, historian, filmmaker, and civil rights activist.

Shaun Robinson

Shaun Robinson

Robinson, who was born in Detroit, Michigan, and is a graduate of Detroit's famous Cass Technical High School. That school also produced Diana Ross, Lily Tomlin, Kenya Moore, Carole Gist and David Alan Grier. She later went south to Atlanta, GA were she attended and graduated from Spelman College.

Gina Prince Bythewood

Gina Prince Bythewood

Prince-Bythewood obtained her first feature film producer credit in 2003 on BIKER BOYZ, a Dreamworks film which was co-written and directed by her husband, Reggie Rock Bythewood.

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About the Show

Leading Women profiles prominent African American women who have impacted American culture artistically, socially, and politically. This slice-of-life docu-series, delves into the lives of fabulous African American women. From walking the dog, making breakfast for the kids and attending a black tie gala with President Obama, Leading Women will allow you to step into their shoes. The series is also a platform for the women to share with the public their philanthropic and charitable passions and efforts. Leading Women consists of interviews from friends, family, mentors and proteges. The series is essentially a video biography starring our diva and the people who surround her. With insightful stories about their lives, childhood, how they got started in the business, and their career; Leading Women strives to provide inspiration to young and old African-American women and men.