From Barbara Hanley To Barbara Howard: Sheryl Lee Ralph On Her Hollywood Journey And 5 Favorite Roles

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By Brande Victorian ·Updated July 19, 2022

Last week, Sheryl Lee Ralph became a first-time Emmy nominee. The entertainer was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Barbara Howard in the breakout ABC hit Abbott Elementary, and for a star who’s been performing for audiences on stages and TV and film sets for more than 40 years, it was a long time coming.

“I never thought

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