Maia Campbell facts for kids

Maia Campbell is an American film, television actress, singer and model. She is best known for her role as Nicole on the 1994 Fox comedy-drama series South Central and her portrayal of Tiffany Warren in the NBC/UPN sitcom In the House for five seasons (1995–1999).

Early life and career

Born in Takoma Park, Maryland, Campbell is the daughter of author Bebe Moore Campbell and Tiko Campbell, an architect and author from Washington, D.C. She was raised in the Ladera Heights section of Los Angeles. Campbell has become best known for her role as the witty adolescent daughter on the series In the House, though she has been frequently seen on television. She was featured in a regular role as Nicole in the short-lived Fox series South Central, portraying Larenz Tate's girlfriend, and also had a guest role in Thea. She also had a minor role in John Singleton's Poetic Justice, with Janet Jackson, playing the role of Lucky's (played by Tupac Shakur) cousin. Campbell also hosted the young adult magazine show Twenty-four/Seven in 1995. She briefly attended Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia.

Personal life

After acting out while on the set of In the House in 1998, Campbell was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder. Two years later in 2000, Campbell gave birth to her daughter Elisha, but since she refused to take her psychiatric medication, she lost custody.

In 2009, a YouTube video was uploaded to the internet of Campbell exhibiting erratic behavior, causing fans to become concerned, and in a statement to Essence, Campbell's stepfather Ellis Gordon Jr. stated “As a family, we have been struggling with Maia in her illness for quite some time,” he continued, “We continue to hold fast to our faith and hope that some day she will realize that healing will begin when she decides to reach out and accept the help and treatment that have been offered to her.” 

In a 2012 sit-down with inspirational speaker Iyanla Vanzant, Campbell alleged that in 2010 she was arrested for petty theft and sent to jail but her stepfather Ellis requested that she be moved to a mandatory mental health facility where she spent a year and a half before voluntarily moving to a residential treatment center.

Filmography

Film

Television

Music videos

• LL Cool J – "Ain't Nobody" (1996)
• Lil Kim – "Not Tonight" (1997)
• Tyrese Gibson – "Sweet Lady" (1999)
• Tyrese Gibson – "Lately" (1999)
• Jaheim - "Just In Case" (2001)
• Fat Joe – "What's Luv" (2002)
• Brandy Norwood – "Talk About Our Love" (2004)

Awards and nominations

See also

In Spanish: Maia Campbell para niños