Telma Hopkins

Telma Louise Hopkins (born October 28, 1948) is an American actress and pop singer. She gained popularity as a member of the 1970s pop music group Tony Orlando and Dawn, which produced several number-one songs. Hopkins also appeared on the CBS variety show Tony Orlando and Dawn from 1974 to 1976. Transitioning to acting in the late 1970s, she took on various sitcom roles, including Isabelle Hammond on Bosom Buddies (1980–82), Adelaide 'Addy' Wilson on Gimme a Break! (1983–87), and Rachel Baines-Crawford on Family Matters (1989–1997). Hopkins has also starred in shows like Getting By (1993–1994), Half & Half (2002–06), and Are We There Yet? (2010–13). She has appeared in films such as Trancers (1984) and The Wood (1999).