Nicolette Kloe Robinson (born April 18, 1988) is an American actress. She is known for her role as Jane in the television show The Affair and Jenna in the stage musical Waitress, the latter of which marked her Broadway debut.
Early life Robinson was born on April 18, 1988, in Los Angeles, California, to a Jewish mother and an African-American father. She has joked that her family "looks like the U.N." She attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where Robinson majored in musical theater. While in school she performed in multiple stage productions and UCLA's Awaken A Cappella and received the Gant Gaither Theater Award from the Princess Grace Foundation-USA. Robinson also received a scholarship from the Jackie Robinson Foundation.
Personal life In 2012, Robinson married actor Leslie Odom Jr., whom she met in 2008 while auditioning for a role in the musical Once on This Island in Los Angeles. Odom, who would later become known for originating the role of Aaron Burr in the stage musical Hamilton, served as the assistant director of Once on This Island. As Robinson would be replacing an actress who had left the production, Odom was tasked with ensuring that she easily transitioned into the role. The two began a relationship after the show's run ended.
On April 23, 2017, the two had their first child, a daughter named Lucille Ruby. On March 25, 2021, their son, Able Phineas, was born.
Performances Stage Year Title Role Notes 2012 Lempicka Suzy Solidor 2014–15Invisible Thread Eden 2015BrooklyniteAstrolass 2018 Waitress Jenna Broadway
Television Year Title Role Notes 2006 Cold Case Dawn Hill - 1994 Episode: "Detention" 2010–11 Perfect Couples Isabella Recurring role; 6 episodes 2012 Unforgettable Mena Levy Episode: "Brotherhood" 2013 Hart of Dixie Tara Recurring role, 4 episodes 2014–18The Affair Jane Recurring role, 9 episodes 2020 Love in the Time of Corona Sade Main role, limited series 2021 Bob's Burgers Destiny (voice) Episode: “Vampire Disco Death Dance” (s11 ep22) 2022–25 Chicago Med Tara Goodwin Recurring role, 6 episodes
Film +YearTitleRoleNotes2020One Night in Miami...Barbara Cooke 2023Day of the FightJessicaWoman of the HourLaura
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