She has since appeared as Eliza on the comedy series SMILF (2017–2019) and as Denise Clark-Bradford in the television film The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel (2020), the latter of which earned her a Black Reel Award nomination.
Goodwin announced her engagement to finance executive Wiley Battle[1] through Instagram,[2][non-primary source needed] which was picked up across various media outlets.
On Goodwin's acting, Roger Ebert, who previously reviewed Lovely & Amazing, said that she "like (Peter) Dinklage, has a particular and unshakable presence on the screen, and I hope the movies do not misplace her, as they do so many child actors.
Goodwin landed the main role of Tangie Cunningham on Nickelodeon sitcom Just Jordan, which began airing in 2007, running for two seasons.
[14] Following this, Goodwin played the role of Sheila on Fox's comedy drama Glee for three episodes,[11] and appeared as Desiree in American sitcom New Girl.
In 2013, Goodwin was cast in the main role of Niecy Patterson, the niece of Gabrielle Union's character, in the American drama series Being Mary Jane,[15] which she played until the show ended in 2019.
Being Mary Jane polarized critics and audiences,[16] and broke records for the BET network, and gave Goodwin recognition in mature roles.
[23] Released in 2020, the feature was Lifetime's most-watched in four years,[24] and Goodwin's acting was lauded by critics; she received a nomination for another Black Reel Award.