Emmy Award-Winning Actress, Dancer & Director; Known for NBC's "A Different World"; Author of "Afeni Shakur: Evolution of a Revolutionary"

Atlanta, GA, USA

Jasmine Guy Biography

Jasmine Guy is an Emmy Award-winning actress, dancer, singer, director, and author whose career spans television, film, stage, and literature. At age 17, Guy received a scholarship to Alvin Ailey American Dance Center, where she developed performance skills foundational to her work in the entertainment industry. She left the Ailey company to perform in the television series "Fame" and later gained national recognition for her role as Whitley Gilbert on NBC's "A Different World." This performance earned her six consecutive NAACP Image Awards and highlighted her comedic and dramatic abilities. Guy contributed to the series as both a writer and director.

Guy's film credits include roles in Spike Lee's "School Daze," "Harlem Nights" with Eddie Murphy and Richard Pryor, and voice work as Sawyer Cat in the Warner Bros. animated film "Cats Don't Dance." Her stage career began with a starring role in the off-Broadway musical "Beehive," followed by performances in Broadway productions such as "The Wiz," "Leader of the Pack," "Grease," and "Chicago." She has also directed stage productions, including the musical "I Dream" and George C. Wolfe's "The Colored Museum" for True Colors.

In music, Guy released a self-titled R&B album that reached number 38 on the R&B charts. Her television work includes roles as Roxy Harvey on "Dead Like Me" and Sheila Bennett on "The Vampire Diaries." Guy has appeared in Tracy Oliver's comedy series "Harlem" on Amazon Prime and earned an Emmy Award for Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series for her role as Barbara Baldwin in "Chronicles of Jessica Wu."

As an author, Guy wrote "Afeni Shakur: Evolution of a Revolutionary," which examines the life of Afeni Shakur, mother of rapper and actor Tupac Shakur, and a prominent figure in hip-hop and civil rights. She has also written a memoir, "A Different Girl," addressing her experiences with depression, self-image, racism in the entertainment industry, and her relationships with Whitney Houston, Debbie Allen, and Tupac Shakur.

Guy's career reflects a lasting impact on the entertainment industry through her work in acting, dance, music, and literature. She is recognized for her advocacy for social justice and arts education, using her platform to raise awareness on these issues.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/20/2026.

Jasmine Guy Speaking Topics

  • Making Your Own Different World

    What is your own different world? Speaker Jasmine Guy explains that it is the sphere of influence you create around yourself that provides the gateways to all the opportunities of your life. In order to create such a rich world, you must surround yourself with a diverse group of people. This diversity should not be limited to the racially diverse but should encompass the rich, poor, street-smart, book-smart, religious, rebellious, straight, gay, transgendered, male, female, elderly, young… basically, anyone you may run into on a daily basis. The more varied your friends and associates, the more enriched your life will be and the more you will be open to opportunities of every kind. Opportunity often knocks dressed up as something other than what you expect, so it is up to us to interpret what an opportunity is and what it is not.

Jasmine Guy Videos

Jasmine Guy Brings Back the Iconic ‘Whitley Walk’ with Cast of ‘A Different World’!

Jasmine Guy Brings Back the Iconic ‘Whitley Walk’ with Cast of ‘A Different World’!

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Original Cast of ‘A Different World’ on Show’s Legacy, Reboot

Original Cast of ‘A Different World’ on Show’s Legacy, Reboot

The original cast of “A Different World” sits down with TODAY’s Sheinelle Jones and guest co-host Justin Sylvester to talk about the upcoming...

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    Jasmine Guy is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Actor, Author, Black Heritage, Celebrity, College, Culture, Diversity & Inclusion, Health & Wellness, Performing Arts, Women's Health
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Jasmine Guy is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Making Your Own Different World. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jasmine Guy for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Jasmine Guy generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Victoria Rowell, Debbie Allen, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Alfre Woodard and Ijeoma Oluo. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jasmine Guy for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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