Tyler Perry's She the People boasts a talented cast full of comedic actors, and they're all worth getting to know better. She the People follows Antoinette Dunkerson (Terri J. Vaughn), the first Black Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi. As she first campaigns for and then adjusts to life in state politics, Antoinette runs into racism from the governor's office, absurdity from her family, and other comedic scenarios. It's a great set up for a fish-out-of-water comedy and a good commentary on American politics, and She the People could easily become one of Tyler Perry's best shows.

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Terri J. Vaughn as Antoinette Dunkerson

Date of Birth: October 16, 1969

• Active Since: 1993

Actor: Terri J. Vaughn was born in San Francisco, California. Vaughn's breakthrough role came in 1997 when she began playing Lovita Alizay Jenkins Robinson on The Steve Harvey Show. Vaughn has long been a comedic actor, though, and she had a notable role in Ice Cube and Chris Tucker's classic film Friday, as China. Since The Steve Harvey Show, Vaughn has continued to star in comedies like All of Us and the Tyler Perry-created show Meet the Browns, but she's also branched out into dramatic roles like Anastasia in Cherish the Day.

Character: Terri J. Vaughn plays Antoinette Dunkerson in She the People. Antoinette runs for and is elected as the first Black woman to serve as the lieutenant governor of Mississippi. Once she gets the job, she has to handle both racism from the white governor and silly antics from her family.

Jade Novah as Shamika Latavia Latoya Farrah Dunkerson

Date of Birth: May 30, 1986

• Active Since: 2014

Actor: Jade Novah was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Novah actually isn't best known for acting: she's primarily known as a singer, and her debut album "All Blue" won her an NAA Image Award. Novah rose to prominence through YouTube, as she covered established songs and performed sketch comedies. As an actress, Novah is best known for small guest roles on shows like 30 Days to Life and The Simpsons. Novah has also worked with She the People co-star Terri J. Vaughn on the podcast We Stay Looking.

Character: Jade Novah plays Shamika Latavia Latoya Farrah Dunkerson in She the People. Shamika is Antoinette's cousin and Cleo's niece, and she's also dating Basil. Shamika is a close friend and confidant of Antoinette, and she serves as her assistant on the campaign trail.

Jo Marie Payton as Cleo Dunkerson

Date of Birth: August 3, 1950

• Active Since: 1978

Actor: Jo Marie Payton was born in Albany, Georgia. Payton's breakthrough role came in 1987, when she began playing Hariette Winslow in Perfect Strangers. She would continue the role for another eight years in Family Matters. Since then, Payton has continued to have a remarkable comedic career. She's starred in shows such as Mann and Wife alongside Terri J. Vaughn, in The Beach Bum, and in a memorable episode of The Glades. Payton has also had a prolific career as a voice actor: she's voiced characters in everything from Lilo & Stitch: The Series to Invincible.

Character: Jo Marie Payton plays Cleo Dunkerson in She the People. Cleo is Antoinette's mother and Shamika's aunt, and she's a very boisterous woman. Cleo's idea of helping campaign for her daughter is distributing fliers at funerals and strip clubs, and she wants her daughter to be more strict with her own children.

Drew Olivia Tillman as Lola Dunkerson

Date of Birth: January 8, 2006

• Active Since: 2017

Actor: Drew Olivia Tillman was born in Washington D.C. Tillman had her breakthrough role in 2018, when she got a small role on This is Us as Sky. Throughout her career, Tillman has mostly taken on small guest or recurring roles in TV shows like Mixed-ish, where she played Jasmine. She the People is Tillman's first main role, though she has also gained prominence for her theater acting and singing voice.

Character: Drew Olivia Tillman plays Lola Dunkerson in She the People. Lola is Antoinette's daughter, and a bit of a problem child. Lola refuses to listen to her mother or father, and she would rather not be associated with Antoinette's political career and the publicity it brings.

Dyon Brooks as Basil

Date of Birth: Unknown

• Active Since: 2023

Actor: Dyon Brooks is mostly known as a stand-up comedian rather than a scripted actor. Brooks is also known by his stage name, Mojo Brookzz, and he has been touring the country for his comedy special, "I Know You F*ckin' Lying." Brooks' comedy has garnered him national attention, and he even appeared on season 21 of Wild'n Out. Brooks has also won an Emmy award for The Bear x Da Bears, a short parody film about the FX comedy drama The Bear and the Chicago Bears, the NFL team. Brooks starred in and helped write the short.

Character: Dyon Brooks plays Basil in She the People. Basil is Shamika's boyfriend and Antoinette's driver, though he's not great at his job. Basil often shows up late to pick Antoinette up, though Shamika's love for him keeps him employed.

She The People ing Cast & Characters

Tré Boyd as Titus Dunkerson: Tré Boyd plays Titus Dunkerson in She the People. Titus is Antoinette's son and Lola's brother, and he prefers his mother over his father. Boyd is known for shows like House of Payne, where he played Jaxon.

Philip Fornah as Cyrus: Philip Fornah plays Cyrus in She the People. Cyrus is Antoinette's ex-husband and the father of her children, and there seems to still be some spark between them, even though Shamika hates him. Fornah is known for stunt work and for shows like Six and Better Call Saul.

Kevin Thoms as Jed Bond: Kevin Thoms plays Jed Bond in She the People. Jed is a staffer at the governor's mansion in Mississippi, and he tries to undermine Antoinette's career. Thoms is known for shows like Sym-Bionic Titan.

Robert Craighead as Governor Harper: Robert Craighead plays Governor Harper in She the People. Harper is a racist who would rather not work with a black Lieutenant Governor like Antoinette. Craighead is known for shows like Ruthless and Future Man.