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Who is Retta?
STAR actress and comedian Retta is recognized by audiences for her number of roles on television.
From Parks and Recreation to Good Girls, here's a closer look at Retta's rise to fame.
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Who is Retta?
Born on April 12, 1970, Retta is an American actress and comedy star from Newark, New Jersey.
Years after graduating from Duke University, she traded professions and began a career in comedy, which supplanted her career as a chemist.
Following her move from North Carolina to Los Angeles, California, Retta landed a recurring role in the Amy Poehler-led series, Parks and Recreation.
In 2009, the chemist-turned-actress began playing the recurring character Donna Meagle.
She was promoted to a full-time cast member on the show during season three.
Retta also had appearances in Key & Peele, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce.
In the wake of Parks & Recreation's conclusion, she joined the cast of Good Girls.
Alongside Christina Hendricks, Mae Whitman, and Manny Montana, Retta stayed on the program from the beginning of the series till its end.
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In June 2021, Good Girls ended its run on NBC after four seasons.
Regarding the closure of Good Girls, the actress shared on Live! With Kelly and Ryan: "We were very close to a fifth season.
"One person ruined it for all of the cast and crew, so it's not back.
When it came to recasting options, she added: "It was a little too close to when they would have to start and figure out the story."
Retta is also the host of HGTV's Ugliest House in America.
In 2022, Retta signed on to host season one of the hit show.
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Season two saw the Good Girls star return to her hosting responsibilities.
Before the second season's premiere on Sunday, July 24, 2022, the comedian told : "There is way more excitement in the second season."
"I think this season is even more fun because I've gotten one season under my belt.
"So I'm way more relaxed and comfortable going into these."
Season 3 premiered on January 1, 2023, on HGTV and Discovery Plus.
The show's description on states: "Comedian Retta travels across the country to tour properties nominated by their owners as the ugliest home around."
It continues: "After crowning the worst of the worst, designer Alison Victoria surprises the homeowners with a jaw-dropping $150,000 renovation."
What is Retta's net worth?
Due to Retta's continued success on television, her net worth is the subject of discussion.
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According to , she has accumulated an estimated $3million from her Hollywood career.
This amount will likely rise as Retta continues to find success.
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