Natalie Desselle-Reid

Natalie Ann Desselle-Reid (July 12, 1967 – December 7, 2020) was an American actress who performed in several films, including B.A.P.S., Def Jam's How to Be a Player, and Cinderella, and the television series Built to Last, For Your Love, and Eve.

Desselle-Reid was one of four children born to Thelma Lee (née Sherman; 1945[citation needed]–1999) and Paul Desselle Jr.[2][3][1] in Alexandria, Louisiana.

[5][6] At Grambling, Desselle-Reid developed a deep interest in the theatre, and appeared in several productions during her time there.

In 1997, she played evil step-sister Minerva in the Disney made-for-television movie Cinderella.

[11] Numerous celebrities in the entertainment industry paid tribute to Desselle-Reid including Eve, Holly Robinson Peete, Issa Rae, and Madea's Big Happy Family co-stars Shannon Kane & Shad "Bow Wow" Moss.