Debbie Allen
| Born | January 16, 1950 |
| Hometown | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Net worth | $14 million |
| Height | 5'2" (1.57m) |
| Spouse | Norm Nixon, Win Wilford |
| Children | Vivian Nixon |
| Parents | Vivian Ayers Allen |
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‘A Different World’ cast reunites to reflect on the show’s impact
- - - - Correction: An earlier version of this story described series character Kim Reese as an aspiring lawyer. In fact, she was an aspiring doctor. The story has been updated.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. - - - On any given day, the Yard at Howard University can look like a scene right out of “A Different World.” But on a warm afternoon last week, it looked especially like a scene from ADW because several members of
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‘A Different World’ Cast Gets The White House Singing Its Tune
The cast of A Different World has reunited for a national tour of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). During a stop in Washington, D.C., hosted by Howard University, they appeared at the White House to meet Vice President Kamala Harris and Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. The Grio’s April Ryan shared a portion of the …
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Facing rising costs and significant debt, Carr Center leaders are hoping to find ways to continue striving for major-league achievements.
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Grey's Anatomy's new showrunner Meg Marinis discusses the longevity of the ABC medical drama in its 20th season.
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Debbie Allen stresses water, exercise — and lots of it — as the keys to her health at 74
Allen said she’s focused on her health as she mentors “hundreds and hundreds” of young people and juggles her responsibilities […] The post Debbie Allen stresses water, exercise — and lots of it — as the keys to her health at 74 appeared first on TheGrio.
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Debbie Allen, 74, Says She Maintains Her Health by Being 'More Active Than Ever' (Exclusive)
“Being healthy is very important to me because I have so many people that depend on me and I have to be clear, focused and ready,” the legendary performer tells PEOPLE
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9 Black women who made history in the world of dance
From Solange Knowles to Josephine Baker, Black women have been breaking the mold in the field of dance for generations. […] The post 9 Black women who made history in the world of dance appeared first on TheGrio.
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Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker Streaming: Watch & Stream Online via Netflix
Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker is a 2020 documentary movie that follows renowned dancer and choreographer Debbie Allen as she shares her process of producing Hot Chocolate Nutcracker, a modern take on the classic ballet The Nutcracker. The movie gives us an in-depth look into what goes on behind the scenes and the tremendous efforts […] The post Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker Streaming: Watch & Stream Online via Netflix appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Stre
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Debbie Allen Says She and Denzel Washington Connect Over This Healthy Habit
Ahead of the 'Grey's Anatomy' season 20 premiere, star Debbie Allen explains how she remains healthy at 74, from her diet and dance routine to her water intake.
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Debbie Allen Says ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Character Catherine Fox Is ‘Never Letting’ Richard Webber Go
ABC/Raymond Liu Nothing can break up Grey’s Anatomy power couple Catherine Fox and Richard Webber, at least according to Debbie Allen. “He's my husband and I'm not letting him go anywhere. That's the truth,” Allen, 74, told Us Weekly exclusively while promoting her Gr8 Eye Movement campaign in partnership with Prevent Blindness and Regeneron. “He
