[3] Other Broadway appearances include Hattie in the Broadway revival of Kiss Me, Kate in 1999,[4] a revue, The Gershwins' Fascinating Rhythm in 1999, [5]Caroline, or Change in 2004 as standby for "Caroline Thibodeaux",[6] and Chicago as the Matron (Replacement from August 2007 to October 2007).
[7] She appeared on Broadway in After Midnight, in 2013, reprising her role in the New York City Center Encores!
She appeared in the "drama with music", Dinah Was in May 1998 to January 1999 at the Gramercy Theatre in the roles of Maye/Waitress/Violet, and won the Obie Award, Performance (1997–1998).
[11] Her other film credits include Black Snake Moan (2006), My Blueberry Nights (2007), The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010), and The Butler (2013).
She also had a role in the HBO film The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks starring Oprah Winfrey.