Golden Brooks

Golden Brooks gained significant recognition for her portrayal of Maya Wilkes in the UPN/The CW sitcom ‘Girlfriends,’ appearing in 172 episodes from 2000 to 2008. During her tenure on the hit series, Brooks also contributed as a writer for an episode in 2007 and directed an episode in 2006. Her compelling performance as Maya Wilkes earned her a BET Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2004, alongside two NAACP Image Award nominations in 2003 and 2008. Prior to this breakthrough, Brooks held a starring role opposite Pam Grier in the Showtime comedy series ‘Linc’s’ from 1998 to 2000, and made early television appearances in ‘The Adventures of Pete & Pete,’ ‘Promised Land,’ and ‘The Jamie Foxx Show.’ She also featured in films such as ‘Hell’s Kitchen,’ ‘Timecode,’ and ‘Impostor.’ Brooks continued to expand her diverse filmography with roles in ‘Motives’ (2004), ‘Beauty Shop’ (2005), and ‘Something New’ (2006).

In 2024, she took on a recurring role in the Starz crime drama series ‘Power Book II: Ghost,’ further cementing her presence in prominent television productions.