Melissa L. Williams

Melissa L. Williams is an American actress and singer, widely recognized for her standout performances in Tyler Perry's hit series The Oval, where she portrays both Denise and Ruth. She also stars in the spin-off series Ruthless.

Life and career Williams was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She is the oldest of seven children. Williams moved to Atlanta and attended Clark Atlanta University. She began her career appearing in several musicals at the local theater before moving to Los Angeles.

In 2019, Tyler Perry cast Williams in a dual role as twin sisters in his BET prime time soap opera The Oval. She later went to star in its spinoff Ruthless for streaming service BET+.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 2017 The First Stone Reigh Escape Artist Beatrice Evans 2021 Dutch Nina 2023 Game of Deceit Elle 2024 Dutch II: Angel's Revenge Nina 2025Never Alone 4 Christmas MemphisMonica

Television Year Title Role Notes 2015 The Game Jasmine Episode: "Get Up, Stand Up" 2016 If Loving You Is Wrong Grace Episodes: "An Evil Alliance" & "For Pete" 2017 Rosewood Woman #1 Episode: "Mummies and Meltdowns" Hand of God Nurse Episode: "Not Writing a Love Letter" 2017-18 Wade's World Vanessa Episodes: "AfterMath" & "Chess Not Checkers" 2018 Me, Myself & I Beyonce Impersonator Episode: "The Breakup" 2019 Hello Cupid 3.0 Zaya Main cast Poz Roz Amber Recurring cast 2019–21 The Oval Denise Truesdale/Ruth Truesdale Recurring cast: season 1-2 2020– Ruthless Ruth Truesdale Main cast

Awards and nominations Year Awards Category Recipient Outcome 2019 Indie Series Awards Indie Series Award for Best Supporting Actress - Drama "Poz Roz"