Essence Atkins

Essence Atkins (born February 7 1972) is an American actress. Atkins has appeared in a variety of films and television series, which include How High, Deliver Us From Eva, and The Cosby Show. One of her television roles was in the Saved by the Bell spin off, the College Years. She appeared in the pilot, however, when Tiffani-Amber Thiessen, a regular from the original, opted to return, she was written out of the show. She increased public recognition by portraying the oldest sibling ,Yvette Henderson, on The WB's Smart Guy. From 2002 to 2006 Essence starred as Dee Dee Thorne on UPN's Half and Half.

Atkins dated American Idol contestant Ace Young. Young also made a guest appearance on her television series Half & Half.

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