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That unmistakable voice has carried Loretta Devine through Broadway, television, comedy, and deeply emotional drama. An original cast member of Dreamgirls, she later brought warmth and humor to Waiting to Exhale, Boston Public, and Grey’s Anatomy, winning an Emmy for her memorable recurring performance as Adele Webber.

Devine’s schedule continues to mix television, holiday films, interviews, and celebrations of the work that shaped her generation. She recently reflected on the enduring friendship behind Waiting to Exhale and appeared in OWN’s festive movie The Christmas Showdown. Her warmth remains instantly recognizable, even when she plays characters carrying disappointment or pain.