Melissa L. Williams
Melissa L. Williams is a Jamaican-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, further solidifying her place as a rising star in television.
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. On television, she guest starred on The Game, If Loving You Is Wrong and Rosewood. She received Indie Series Awards nomination for her performance in Poz Roz.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+.