Stacey Dash

Stacey Dash is an American actress whose career spans more than four decades in film and television. Dash began acting professionally at an early age, making regular appearances on series such as "The Cosby Show," "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" and "St. Elsewhere." At 21, she made her feature film debut in "Enemy Territory," followed by a role in "Moving," in which she played Richard Pryor's teenage daughter. She appeared in "Mo' Money" with Damon Wayans and starred alongside Mark Wahlberg in "Renaissance Man."

Dash's breakthrough role came in Amy Heckerling's "Clueless" as Dionne, a fashionable high school student in Beverly Hills. Her performance in "Clueless" earned her a Young Artist Award nomination and established her as a prominent figure in 1990s pop culture. She reprised the role in the UPN sitcom "Clueless," which was based on the film and ran for two years.

Following the "Clueless" series, Dash appeared alongside Gwyneth Paltrow in "View from the Top" and Michelle Pfeiffer in "I Could Never Be Your Woman." She also took on roles in African American-centered television projects, including a recurring part on "The Game" on The CW and BET. Dash starred in the first season of VH1's scripted series "Single Ladies," portraying Valerie Stokes. She also competed on the reality show "Celebrity Circus."

Dash expanded her career into political commentary, serving as a contributor for Fox News, where she provided cultural analysis and commentary. Her memoir, "There Goes My Social Life," published by Regnery Publishing, details her journey from a challenging childhood to Hollywood and her experiences in political commentary. Dash's portrayal of Dionne in "Clueless" remains a significant part of pop culture, and her career reflects her ability to transition between acting and media commentary within the entertainment industry.