* Kimberly Elise Trammel (born January 17, 1967) is an American actress.
* She is known for her roles in the films Set It Off (1996), Beloved (1998), The Wood (1999), John Q (2002), Manchurian Candidate (2004), Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005), For Colored Girls (2010) and The Great Debaters (2007).
* She has also starred in the television series Close to Home (2005-2007) and Hit the Floor (2013-2018).
* In addition to her acting career, Elise is also an advocate for women's rights and has worked with several organizations to promote gender equality and empower women.
