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Jo Marie Payton
Jo Marie Payton is an American actress and singer who starred as Harriette Baines–Winslow, the matriarch of the Winslow family on the ABC/CBS sitcom Family Matters (1989–1998), a role she originated on its forerunner series Perfect Strangers. From 2001 to 2005, Payton provided the voice for Suga Mama Proud (Penny Proud's grandmother) on Disney Channel's animated series The Proud Family and Disney+’s upcoming revival The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder. The role earned her an NAACP Image Award nomination in 2005. Payton also had a recurring role as the personal assistant to Gregory Hines' character, Ben Doucette (Will Truman's boss), during season two of Will & Grace (1999–2000).
Known For

A Family Matters Christmas
as Henrietta

Crossroads
as Jookhouse Woman

Colors
as 2nd Woman in Recreation Center

The Little Mermaid
as Lorene

The Beach Bum
as Judge

Troop Beverly Hills
as Saleswoman

Christmas Made to Order
as Rachel

The Proud Family Movie
as Suga Mama (voice)

Conundrum: Secrets Among Friends
as Mrs. Dumas

Deal of the Century
as Baptist #1