Nicole Ari Parker Net Worth, Notable Roles, Awards and Nominations

Nicole Ari Parker Net Worth, Notable Roles, Awards and Nominations

Nicole Ari Parker, also known as Nicole Ari Parker Kodjoe, is an accomplished American actress, producer, and model with a net worth of $5 million. This figure reflects her combined wealth with her husband, fellow actor Boris Kodjoe.

Notable Roles

Parker is widely recognized for her role as Teri Joseph on the acclaimed Showtime series Soul Food (2000–2004). Her impressive television career includes significant roles such as:

• District Attorney Jacqueline Perez on Murder in the First (2014)
• Kat Crawford on Rosewood (2015–2016)
• Giselle Barker on Empire (2017–2020)
• Deputy Superintendent Samantha Miller on Chicago P.D. (2020–2021)
• Lisa Todd Wexley on And Just Like That… (2021–present)

With over 60 acting credits, Parker has also appeared in notable films like Boogie Nights (1997), Blue Streak (1999), Remember the Titans (2000), and Brown Sugar (2002). Her television credits extend to series such as The System (2003), Second Time Around (2004–2005), and Real Husbands of Hollywood (2013–2015).

Early Life

Nicole Ari Parker was born on October 7, 1970, in Baltimore, Maryland. She is the daughter of Donald, a dentist, and Susan, a healthcare professional. After attending a Montessori school, she transferred to Roland Park Country School. At the age of 17, she was awarded Best Actress in Maryland’s high school theater competition. Parker later joined The Washington Ballet Company and graduated with an acting degree from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts in 1993.

Career Beginnings

Parker’s television debut came with an uncredited role in the TV movie Other Women’s Children. She gained recognition through her performances in films such as:

• The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love (1995)
• Stonewall (1995)
• The End of Violence (1997)

Her breakout role was as Becky Barnett in the Academy Award-nominated drama Boogie Nights. In 1999, she starred in several films including Blue Streak, which grossed over $117 million at the box office. From 2000 to 2004, Parker’s portrayal of Teri Joseph on Soul Food solidified her status as a leading actress. The show aired for five seasons and garnered critical acclaim.

Nicole Ari Parker’s Net Worth

Parker’s diverse career has contributed to her estimated net worth of $5 million. Alongside her husband Boris Kodjoe, she has built a successful career in both film and television.

Personal Life

Parker was briefly married to actor Joseph Falasca in 2001 before divorcing later that year. She married Boris Kodjoe, her co-star from Soul Food, on May 21, 2005, in Germany. The couple has two children: daughter Sophie, born March 5, 2005, and son Nicolas, born October 31, 2006. Sophie was diagnosed with spina bifida at birth.

Awards and Nominations

Throughout her career, Parker has received numerous accolades:

• In 1999, she won a Special Award at the Urbanworld Film Festival for her outstanding body of work.
• She has earned seven NAACP Image Award nominations for her performances in Soul Food and films like Remember the Titans and Brown Sugar.
• Additionally, she received nominations for a BET Award and Black Reel Awards for various roles.

Nicole Ari Parker continues to captivate audiences with her talent and versatility across film and television.