- Chosen by People (USA) magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world. (1996)
- Lela graduated from California State University with a BA in broadcast journalism in 1986.
- From 1984-1986 while in college, Lela was one of the Spudettes in over 20 spots for the famous Spud Mckenzie Budweiser/Bud Light TV commercials.
- Voted by the readers of Black Men Magazine as one of "The 10 Sexiest Women of the Year". (2000)
- Gave birth to her 2nd child at age 40, a son Brando Fuqua in May 2004. Child's father is her 2nd husband, Antoine Fuqua.
- Friends with Holly Robinson Peete, and Vanessa Bell Calloway.
- Became engaged to director Antoine Fuqua. Fuqua had son Zachary from a previous relationship. (1998)
- Gave birth to her 1st child at age 38, a daughter Asia Fuqua on July 28, 2002. Child's father is her 2nd husband, Antoine Fuqua.
- Had a miscarriage before the birth of her 1st child in 2002.
- Her mother is Zelma Staples and her father is Samuel Staples.
- Attended Cerritos High School, California. Graduated class of 1982.
- She was a spokesmodel for Bud Light commercials.
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