Nealla Gordon

Nealla Gordon is an American actress known for her work in film and television. She has appeared in several productions by director Lee Daniels, including the films Precious (2009), The Paperboy (2012), and The Butler (2013). In 2015, Gordon portrayed the role of Harlow Carter on the first season of the Fox prime time soap opera Empire. She later joined another Daniels production, Star, in 2017, playing the villainous character Arlene Morgan. Gordon's early television credits include appearances on shows such as Thirtysomething, Doogie Howser, M.D., and Murphy Brown. She has also appeared on popular shows like Touched by an Angel, Will & Grace, Desperate Housewives, NYPD Blue, and Grey's Anatomy. Gordon has showcased her versatility as an actress throughout her career.