Nicolette Kloe Robinson (born April 18, 1988) is an American stage and television actress. She is known for her role as Jane in the television show '' The Affair'' and Jenna in the stage musical ''

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'', the latter of which marked her

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debut.

Early life

Robinson was born on April 18, 1988, in

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, to a Jewish mother and an African-American father. She has joked that her family "looks like the U.N." She attended the

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, where Robinson majored in musical theater. While in school she performed in multiple stage productions,

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's Awaken A Cappella, and received the Gant Gaither Theater Award from the

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. Robinson also received a scholarship from the

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Personal life

In 2012, Robinson married actor

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, whom she met in 2008 while auditioning for a role in the musical ''

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'' in Los Angeles. Odom, who would later become known for originating the role of

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in the stage musical ''

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'', served as the assistant director of ''Once on This Island''. As Robinson would be replacing an actress who had left the production, Odom was tasked with ensuring that she easily transitioned into the role. The two began a relationship after the show's run ended. On April 23, 2017, the two had their first child, a daughter named Lucille Ruby. On March 25, 2021, their son, Able Phineas, was born.

Performances

Stage

Television

Film

References

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