Emmy-nominated actress known for her work in The Underground Railroad, Queens, Have and Have Nots, Hidden Springs and Togetherness. Her mychalbella Instagram account documents her career, her upcoming roles and her home life. She has accrued 170,000 followers. 

Before Fame

She modeled for Gap, Under Armour, Nordstrom, Target, True Religion and H&M. 

Trivia

She has done philanthropic work on behalf of literacy and education groups. 

Family Life

She attended a Montessori school and was identified as a gifted student. She skipped a grade and eventually became a homeschooler. 

Associated With

Tyler Perry was the producer of Have and Have Nots.