From growing up starring in one of the most influential African American sitcoms of the 90s to voicing one of the core characters in The Cleveland Show, Reagan Gomez-Preston has done it all. A dedicated performer and a talented screenwriter, there’s nothing Gomez-Preston hasn’t tried when it comes to the entertainment industry.
Still, nearly 30 years since the last episode of The Parent ‘Hood aired, Reagan Gomez-Preston has managed to stay a fashion icon, looking just as good as she did in her Zaria days. Here’s what she’s been up to these days, and the road she had to traverse to get there!
A ‘90s Sitcom Star: Reagan Gomez-Preston’s Rise on The Parent ’Hood
At just 14 years old, Reagan Gomez-Preston was living the dream of any teenager. Not only was she starring as the hip older sister in The Parent ‘Hood, but she was also appearing in major Hollywood projects, like Tom Cruise’s Jerry Maguire. Naturally, her role as Zaria Peterson turned her into a pop culture icon for a generation that idolized rebellious characters like her.
The ‘90s were a busy decade for Gomez-Preston. The young actress had roles in at least six different shows at the time, quickly becoming a well-known face for viewers.
From Zaria Peterson to Voice Acting Star: Her Cleveland Show Breakthrough
The 2000s proved that Gomez-Preston still had a knack for comedy. In 2010, she would join the main cast of The Cleveland Show, a Family Guy spin-off, after Nia Long had to step away from the series. She plays Roberta Tubbs, Cleveland’s sassy daughter who always finds a way to come up on top.
Her role in that animated series, which ran for three seasons, convinced her to pursue a second career in voice acting. She would join the cast of other popular animated shows like Steven Universe and Rick and Morty, where she also became a fan favorite.
Beyond Acting: Reagan Gomez-Preston’s Success as a Writer and Producer
If there’s something every fan should know about Gomez-Preston, that is how dedicated she is to her craft. More than just a talented performer, Reagan has been thriving behind the scenes as well. She’s found success writing for television, working on a selection of episodes for Almost Home and Surviving….
Eventually, Gomez-Preston founded her own production company. Instead of just waiting for more roles to come her way as she grew older, Gomez-Preston created new opportunities for actors and actresses who, just like her, were just getting started in the cutthroat world of the entertainment industry.
Where Is Reagan Gomez-Preston Now? Career, Family, and Latest Roles
Hollywood is infamous for its fleeting marriages – that’s not the case for Reagan Gomez-Preston and DeWayne Turrentine, who have been married since 1999. She now spends a good chunk of her time raising their two children. Somehow, she still has time to work on new projects, like having a recurring role in OWN’s Queen Sugar and starring in films like Absolute Dominion and Unexpected Christmas.
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For someone who rose to fame being the “problem child,” it’s heartwarming to see how much Reagan Gomez-Preston prioritizes her family over fame. Still showing a young glow on her face and continuously tackling new roles, the Gomez-Preston train shows no signs of slowing down past her forties.
