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Retta            

Actress, Comedian, Television Host & Author Known for "Parks and Recreation," "Good Girls" & "Ugliest House in America"

Retta is a multifaceted figure in the entertainment industry, known for her significant contributions to television, film, and literature. She first gained recognition for her portrayal of Donna Meagle on the NBC series "Parks and Recreation" and later solidified her place in the industry with her role as Ruby Hill in "Good Girls," a role she played from 2018 to 2021. Retta has also showcased her diverse talents as the host of the first five seasons of HGTV's "Ugliest House in America" and as the voice of the title character in the Audible Original audiobook "Tinaca Jones."

Retta's work isn't just limited to television and audiobooks. She has made her mark in film with roles in "Middle School: The Worst Years of my Life," "Band Aid," "To the Bone," "Where’s the Money?" as well as "Father Figures," "Fracture," and "Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star." Notable among her filmography are her 2019 appearance in the comedy film "Good Boys" and her television appearances include "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia," "Key and Peele," and "Premium Blend."

Beyond her acting career, Retta is also an accomplished author. In 2018, she penned a book of essays titled "So Close to Being the Sh*t, Y’all Don’t Even Know." Her comedic prowess has been recognized with accolades such as winning the Comedy Central's Laugh Riots Stand-Up Competition and securing a development deal with ABC/Disney after a performance at Montreal's "Just For Laughs" Comedy Festival.

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Amahzing News: Retta Will Co-Star in Casey Wilson's New Sitcom ...
You can take the girl out of fictional local government, but you can't take the fictional local government out of the girl. Retta—who co-starred on all seven seasons ...
Retta's Guide To Not Sucking At The Internet
So, you want to be as amazing at social media as Retta is? Lucky for you, we spoke with Retta while she was in town for Bravo's Girlfriend's Guide To Divorce ...
Elizabeth Banks, Retta share real-life abortion stories - UPI.com
Elizabeth Banks, Retta and Dascha Polanco came together to tell real abortion stories as part of the Center for Reproductive Rights' Draw The Line campaign.
Retta Upped To Regular On 'Girlfriends' Guide To Divorce' | Deadline
Parks and Recreation alumna Retta has been promoted to series regular for seasons 3, 4 and 5 of Bravo's Girlfriends' Guide To Divorce.

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