Maia Campbell

Maia Campbell is an American former actress known for her roles as Tiffany Warren on the NBC/UPN sitcom In the House (1995–1999), and Nicole on the 1994 Fox comedy-drama series South Central.

Early life and career Born in Takoma Park, Maryland, Campbell is the daughter of author Bebe Moore Campbell (1950–2006) and Tiko Campbell (1947–2012), an architect and author from Washington, D.C.

At age 16, Campbell made her first on-screen appearance in John Singleton's 1993 romantic drama Poetic Justice, playing the role of Lucky's (played by Tupac Shakur) cousin, Shante. She was featured in a regular role in the short-lived Fox series South Central, portraying Larenz Tate's girlfriend, Nicole. In 1995, Campbell began portraying the principle role of Tiffany Warren on the NBC sitcom In the House. The show ran for five seasons before being cancelled in 1999. Between 1996 and 1998, she guest starred in Beverly Hills, 90210, Moesha, and Sister, Sister. The same year, she appeared in the coming-of-age comedy film Trippin' as Cinny Hawkins, the most beautiful and intelligent girl in school and love interest. In 2000, Campbell played the role of Ashley in the Showtime television film Seventeen Again, alongside Tia, Tamera, and Tahj Mowry. Her last on-screen acting credit came in 2008's low-budget film, The Rimshop.

Personal life After an incident while on the set of In the House in 1998, Campbell was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Two years later in 2000, Campbell gave birth to her daughter Elisha, but since she refused to take her psychiatric medication, she lost custody.

In 2009, a YouTube video was uploaded to the internet of Campbell exhibiting erratic behavior, causing fans to become concerned. In a statement to Essence, Campbell's stepfather Ellis Gordon Jr. stated "As a family, we have been struggling with Maia in her illness for quite some time," he continued, "We continue to hold fast to our faith and hope that some day she will realize that healing will begin when she decides to reach out and accept the help and treatment that have been offered to her."

In a 2012 sit-down with inspirational speaker Iyanla Vanzant, Campbell stated that in 2010, she was arrested for petty theft and sent to jail, however her stepfather, Ellis, requested that she be moved to a mandatory mental health facility where she spent a year and a half before voluntarily moving to a residential treatment center.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 1993 Poetic Justice Shante Film debut 1998 Kinfolks Lissa 1999 Trippin' Cinny Hawkins 2000 Seventeen Again Ashley TV Movie 2002 The Trial Tracy 2003 With or Without You Teresa 2004 Sweet Potato Pie Kadja Direct-to-video 2005 Friends and Lovers Lisa Direct-to-video The Luau Shyann Envy Tommie 2007 Sorority Sister Slaughter Rose Direct-to-video 2008 The Rimshop Misty 2017 Doctor Impostor Doreen DuVernay

Television Year Title Role Notes 1993 Thea Alison Episode: "Dirty Laundry" 1994 South Central Nicole Recurring cast 1995–99 In the House Tiffany Warren Main cast 1996–97 Beverly Hills, 90210 Mariah Murphy Episode: "Remember the Alamo" & "Heaven Scent" 1997 Moesha Tammy Episode: "Double Date" 1998 Sister, Sister Shayla Episode: "The Grass Is Always Finer" 2012 Iyanla, Fix My Life Herself Episode: "Fix My Celebrity Life" 2013 Life After Herself Episode: "Maia Campbell: In the House" 2016 From the Bottom Up Herself BET Docu-series

Music videos LL Cool J – "Ain't Nobody" (1996) Lil' Kim – "Not Tonight" (1997) Tyrese Gibson – "Sweet Lady" (1999) Tyrese Gibson – "Lately" (1999) Jaheim - "Just In Case" (2001) Fat Joe – "What's Luv?" (2002) Brandy – "Talk About Our Love" (2004)

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Title of work Result 1996 Young Artist Award Best Performance by a Young Actress – TV Comedy Series In the House