BeBe Winans

At the tender age of 15, BeBe Winans began her entertainment career as an actress. She appeared in a number of television specials, including "MDA Jerry Lewis Telethon" (1990-91), "America's All-Star Tribute to Oprah Winfrey" (ABC, 1990-91) and "The All-Star Salute to Our Troops" (CBS, 1990-91). She also appeared in "Victory & Valor: A Special Olympics All-Star Celebration" (ABC, 1990-91). Winans worked in television around the start of her acting career with a role on "20/20" (ABC, 1977-). She also contributed to a variety of television specials, including "The National Veterans Day Concert" (1991-92), "Back to School '92" (CBS, 1992-93) and "An American Reunion: New Beginnings, Renewed Hope" (HBO, 1992-93).

Winans also created music for the Wesley Snipes dramedy "White Men Can't Jump" (1992). Winans won an Album Of The Year Grammy Award in 1993. She also appeared in the Denzel Washington action picture "The Manchurian Candidate" (2004). She held additional roles in television including a part on "Sunday Best" (BET, 2007-2015). Most recently, Winans appeared in "Celebrity Holiday Homes 2012" (HGTV, 2012-13).