Adrienne-Joi Johnson, also known as A.J. Johnson, is an American actress, choreographer, fitness trainer, life coach, and model.
She has been acting since 1987 and has appeared in many sitcoms, television dramas, music videos, and films. She is best known for her roles in House Party and Baby Boy. She is also a wellness coach and fitness trainer who has worked with celebrities like Gabrielle Union, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt. She is best known for her roles in movies such as House Party, Baby Boy, and The Inkwell. She is also the founder of The AJ Zone, a wellness and lifestyle company that offers personalized coaching and products.
Past & Current Relationships:
Adrienne-Joi Johnson has been married twice. Her first husband was actor Michael Jai White, whom she married in 1996 and divorced in 2001. Her second husband was businessman Peter Mensah, whom she married in 2004 and divorced in 2011. She has no children.
Early Life & Education:
Adrienne-Joi Johnson was born on 3 September 1963 in Orange, New Jersey. She attended Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School and graduated with honors in 1985 from Spelman College in Atlanta, where she majored in psychology and minored in dance. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority. She also studied at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and the Uta Hagen School of Acting in New York City. She started her career as a dancer and choreographer, working with artists like Prince, Janet Jackson, and Paula Abdul.
Career:
Johnson began her acting career in 1988 with a guest role on the sitcom A Different World. She then landed a lead role in the 1990 comedy film House Party, playing Sharane, one of the love interests of Kid ‘n Play. She reprised her role in the sequel House Party 2 in 1991. She also appeared in other films such as School Daze, I’m Gonna Git You Sucka, Sister Act and The Inkwell.
In 2001, Johnson starred as Juanita, the ex-girlfriend of Tyrese Gibson’s character Jody, in the drama film Baby Boy. Her performance earned her critical acclaim and a nomination for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture. She also appeared in films such as Two Can Play That Game, The Brothers and Deliver Us from Eva.
Johnson is also a renowned choreographer and fitness coach. She has worked with celebrities such as Gabrielle Union, Anne Hathaway, Lindsay Lohan and Alicia Keys. She has also created fitness videos and DVDs such as The AJ Zone: Ultimate Sexy Abs and The AJ Zone: Sexy Arms & Back. She launched her own wellness and lifestyle company, The AJ Zone, in 2006. The company offers personalized coaching, online courses, books and products to help clients achieve their health and fitness goals.
According to various sources, Johnson’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million as of 2021. Her main sources of income are her acting and choreography projects, as well as her fitness and wellness business. She also earns money from endorsements, appearances and sponsorships.
