Shar Jackson
An actress who brought warmth and humor to the iconic role of Niecy on 'Moesha,' becoming a defining face of 90s Black sitcoms.
Born 1976 (age 50)·American actress·Birthday: August 31·Generation X
Biography
Shar Jackson's career is a tapestry of television familiarity and personal resilience. For five seasons, she was the scene-stealing best friend Niecy Jackson on the hit series 'Moesha,' her character's loyalty and sharp wit providing both heart and comic relief. This role cemented her place in the landscape of 90s pop culture. Beyond the sitcom, Jackson navigated the varied terrain of an actor's life, appearing in other TV projects, reality competitions, and independent films. Her public journey, including high-profile relationships and candid discussions about motherhood, has been marked by a notable transparency. She has often used her platform to speak on personal challenges, presenting a multifaceted picture of life in and out of the entertainment spotlight.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Shar was born in 1976, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Shar Was Born
The biggest hits of 1976
#1 Movie
Rocky
Best Picture
Rocky
#1 TV Show
All in the Family
Shar's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1976Born
Apple Computer founded; US bicentennial
Gas: $0.59/galHome: $29,300Min wage: $2.30/hrPresident: Gerald Ford"Silly Love Songs" — WingsBest Picture: Rocky
1981Started school
MTV launches; first Space Shuttle flight; AIDS identified
Gas: $1.31/galHome: $52,300Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Bette Davis Eyes" — Kim CarnesBest Picture: Chariots of Fire
1989Became a teenager
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1992Could drive
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1994Could vote
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1997Turned 21
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2006Turned 30
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2016Turned 40
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2026Turned 50
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed the beloved character Niecy Jackson across all six seasons of the UPN sitcom 'Moesha.'
- Won the first season of MTV's 'Celebrity Rap Superstar' competition in 2007.
- Appeared in films such as 'The Perfect Holiday' and had recurring roles on series like 'The Parkers.'
Did You Know?
She has four children, including twins born in 2012.
She was engaged to actor and comedian Katt Williams in the early 2000s.
She is a certified yoga instructor.
“You can't let other people's opinions write your story for you.”
