
is an American actress and singer. She starred as Mimi in Jonathan Larson's Broadway production of Rent. She was also the poster girl for Rent, displayed on taxi cabs in New York City and posters across the country. She left the role of Mimi to record her album and expand her film career. Smith played Faith Evans in Notorious, based on the life of Evans' late husband, rapper The Notorious B.I.G. and starred in season 2 of the hit Netflix series Marvel's Luke Cage.

Law & Order
TV • 1990

Chicago P.D.
TV • 2014

Genius
TV • 2017

Marvel's Luke Cage
TV • 2016

100 Centre Street
TV • 2001

Abduction
MOVIE • 2011

Across the Universe
MOVIE • 2007

Notorious
MOVIE • 2009

Wish You Were Here
MOVIE • 2025

Deuces
MOVIE • 2017

Stock Option
MOVIE • 2015

Yelling To The Sky
MOVIE • 2011

Everyday But Christmas
MOVIE • 2019

The Sculptor
MOVIE • 2011