Lela Rochon & Antoine Fuqua Are All Smiles As They Attend Daughter's Performance

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Unproblematic actress Lela Rochon was recently thrust into a scandal after her husband, famed cinematographer Antoine Fuqua, was photographed kissing Lela's friend Nicole Murphy. The Waiting to Exhale actress isn't a name that frequents headlines, but she's respected among her peers as she navigates her daily life outside of the spotlight. 

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Following the sordid incident between the married man and Eddie Murphy's ex-wife, Nicole sat down for an interview where she stated she wasn't aware Antoine was still married. She was criticized by both the public and her former Hollywood friends including LisaRaye McCoy who accused Nicole of having an affair with her ex-husband, Michael Misick, while they were together.

Nicole has since offered up a public apology while the Fuquas have kept their drama behind closed doors. In an era were people ignore Lil Duval's advice and tend to go back-and-forth on social media as they put all of their business out for the world to see, Antoine and Lela were all smiles in a photo Lela shared on Instagram. The couple's daughter, Asia Fuqua, is following in her mother's footsteps and recently starred in a play, joining the family together for this joyful photograph.

"Congratulations to our amazing daughter @asiafuqua on her starring role of “Cinderella” in #intothewoods you killed it baby girl. We are so proud of you!💕❤️❤️❤️❤️," Lela wrote in the caption. "Shine forever bright!!🌟🌟🌟" Check it out below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.