Marietta Sangai Sirleaf stage name Retta is an elite American actress and stand-up comedian.
Retta who has impressed the movie critics and viewers with her powerful and vibrant performance in several movies and shows for 2 decades, by far entertained the most on NBC’s Parks and Recreation’ with her role as Donna Meagle.
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- Birthday: April 12, 1970 (Age 48)
- Ethnicity: Liberian
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Actress, stand-up comedian
Retta Net Worth & Salary
Retta has a net worth of $2 million, earned through a career as an astounding comedian and television actress.
With more than 2 dozens of movies, television series and plenty of riveting comedy shows, she has become a leading name in the Hollywood
One of the most distinguished and popular stand-up comedians in Hollywood, Retta have served big names like Shirley and Bobby by performing an opening act for the comedians.
She has also appeared in the array of movies and television series of different genre including ‘Father Figure’ and ‘Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce. In 2009, she appeared in Jimmy Kimmel talk show as a guest.
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Retta Professional Career: Comedy show, Movies, Good Girls
Retta is a professional stand-up comedian and Hollywood most versatile artist who most recently appeared in ‘Good Girls’ as Ruby Hill.
Along with the show, she also has a leading role of Donna Meagle in NBC’s political satire television sitcom ‘Parks and Recreation’ along with Rashida Jones and Paul Schneider.
Career Timeline:
- After putting on extraordinary and unprecedented stand-up comedy acts in North Carolina for her age, Retta moved to Los Angeles, California to chase a career in comedy and make a professional career in it
- Though she performed stand-up comedy for the live audience in 1996, it wasn’t until 1998; she started earning recognition and big money after going on a tour with college circuit
- With the growing fame and acceptance as a comedian, she was signed up by ace comedians such as Bobby Collins and Shirley Hemphill to perform an opening act
- With a budding career as a comedian, she moved to Hollywood and in no time started appearing in multiple television shows including ‘Welcome to Parker’, ‘Freddie Moesha’ and ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’
- Since she was a pro comedian, Retta naturally fit in for the Comedy Central’s stand-up comedy series ‘Premium Blend’
- She also had a guest-starring role in NBC’s ‘Parks and Recreation’ and considering the fact that she was most loved on the show, the series makers decided to cast her as a regular in the third season
- 2013: She officially presented the 3rd Critics Choice Television Awards held at the Beverly Hilton, Los Angeles
- Subsequently, after hosting the Choice Award a year before, she participated in NBC’s ‘Hollywood Game Night’ along with Michael Chiklis and Alyssa Milano and Mario Lopez
- Her most recent television credit is Season 2 of NBC ‘Good Girls’ where she has portrayed Ruby Hill
- Besides, she also released her own series of an essay book titled So Close to Being the Sh*t, Y’all Don’t Even Know
Retta Height, Weight, Body Measurements and Lifestyle
Retta is an absolute definition of class and elegance following her charismatic good looks and sharp appearance.
With her spot-on comic timing and humorous nature, she has reigned the heart of the global audience.
Whether it’s putting on an utmost entertaining comedy-act or best on-screen acting performance, Retta never fails to bring the smile on her audience. But as it turns out, the crowd is not the only one who seems to be entertained with her performance.
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Ever smiling and sassy, Tiffany’s presence is enough to illuminate the atmosphere. The beauty stunner has an optimistic and cool vibe about her which appears to dazzle the audience.
Confident, fearless and vibrant, she has got everything that makes her beloved and darling of all. Her hilarious tone, outspoken behavior, and entrancing charismatic looks make her industry and audience favorite.
The 48-years-old surely knows how to love and pamper herself. Be it traveling all around the world or attending the star-studded events in a long flowing evening gown, she enjoys doing what she loves the most. Being an avid hockey fan, she spends her downtime watching the game of Los Angeles hockey team.
Retta Family: Uncle Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Retta, a successful actress, and comedian now, garnered initial fame as a nephew of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
A globally renowned figure today, she has, however, exposed no information relating to her private life and relationship status.
Retta, a native of Newark, New Jersey was born to Liberian parents. Her parents had emigrated from Liberia to the United States, residing in New Jersey. Niece of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, her aunt was the 24th President of Liberia who ran the office until early 2018.
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Marital Status: Unmarried
As a child, she was brought up in Middlesex County Township, Edison followed by Cliffwood Beach in New Jersey. Growing up in the state, she attended 4-year regional public high school branded Matawan Regional High School prior joining the private research university.
An alumna of Durham-based Duke University which she graduated with the Bachelor’s degree in sociology, Retta soon after took a job of chemist until pursued a career in comedy.
With a thriving career and convincing acting performance in showbiz, Retta has now an integral and beloved member of Hollywood. However, in spite of being in the radar media and paparazzi, she has succeeded to conceal her private life.
Since the actress has maintained a low profile of her private life, no information has not been discovered regarding her marital status and relationship has been discovered to this date.