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{{short description|American actress}}
{{Infobox person
| image              = Amanda Seales on Adweek.jpg
| caption            = Seales in 2019
| alt                =
| name               = Amanda Seales
| birth_name = Amanda Ingrid Seales
| birth_date         = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1981|7|1}}
| birth_place        = [[Inglewood, California]], U.S.
| occupation         = {{flatlist|
* Comedian
* actress
* poet
* rapper
* singer 
* songwriter
* media personality 
* activist
}}
| education          = [[State University of New York at Purchase|State University of New York, Purchase]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|BA]])<br>[[Columbia University]] ([[Master of Arts|MA]])
| years_active       = 1992–present
| module             = {{Infobox comedian|embed=yes
| genre = [[Stand-up comedy]]
| medium = {{flatlist|
* [[Television]]
* [[film]]
* [[music]]
* [[radio]]}}}}
| module2 = {{Infobox musical artist
| embed           = yes
| genre           = {{flatlist|
* [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
* [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]}}
| instrument      = Vocals
| associated_acts = {{flatlist|
* [[Johnny Polygon]]}}
| website         = {{URL|http://amandaseales.com}}
}}
}}
'''Amanda Ingrid Seales''' (born July 1, 1981), formerly known by the stage name '''Amanda Diva''', is an American comedian and actress.  Since 2017, she has starred in the [[HBO]] comedy series ''[[Insecure (TV series)|Insecure]]''. In 2019, [[HBO]] released her first stand-up comedy special ''I Be Knowin''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Williams |first1=Janaya |last2=Martin |first2=Michel |title='Insecure' Star Amanda Seales Takes The Stand-Up Stage In HBO's 'I Be Knowin |url=https://www.npr.org/2019/01/26/689063677/-insecure-star-amanda-seales-takes-stand-up-stage-in-hbo-s-i-be-knowin |website=npr.org |publisher=NPR |access-date=9 September 2021}}</ref> Then, in 2020, Seales launched ''Smart Funny & Black'', a comedy gameshow that showcases Black culture, history, and experience.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Zaino III |first1=Nick A. |title=With 'Smart, Funny & Black,' Amanda Seales has created a showcase for 'ebony excellence'|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/09/09/arts/with-smart-funny-black-amanda-seales-has-created-world-where-she-can-thrive/ |website=bostonglobe.com |publisher=Boston Globe |access-date=9 September 2021}}</ref> Seales was also one of the co-hosts of the syndicated daytime talk show, ''[[The Real (TV series)|The Real]]'', alongside [[Loni Love]], [[Tamera Mowry]], [[Adrienne Bailon]], and [[Jeannie Mai]].<ref name=test>[{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p1019325/biography|pure_url=yes}} All Music Amanda Seales Biography]</ref>

==Early life==
Amanda Seales was born in Inglewood, CA on July 1, 1981. Her mother was born and raised in Mt. Moritz, [[Grenada]]. Her father is African-American. As a result, both she and her mother are dual citizens of the US and [[Grenada]]. She moved to [[Orlando, Florida]], in 1989, where she later attended [[Dr. Phillips High School]]. She graduated from [[State University of New York at Purchase|SUNY-Purchase]], then acquired a master's degree in [[African-American studies]] with a concentration in [[Hip hop]] from [[Columbia University]].<ref name="seales"/><ref>{{Cite web|title=30 Movie and TV Stars who Graduated from Columbia|url=https://magazine.columbia.edu/article/22-movie-and-tv-stars-who-graduated-columbia|access-date=2021-10-02|website=Columbia Magazine|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Amanda Seales, Star of 'Insecure,' Discusses Black History Month and Why She Chose Columbia|url=https://neighbors.columbia.edu/news/amanda-seales-star-insecure-discusses-black-history-month-and-why-she-chose-columbia|access-date=2022-02-24|website=Columbia University Neighbors|language=en}}</ref>

== Career ==

=== Film and television ===

Seales's first film was a minor role as Katy in the 1993 movie ''[[Cop and a Half]]''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Seales|first=Amanda|title=imdb.com|website=[[IMDb]]|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106613/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#cast}}{{unreliable source?|date=July 2017}}</ref> The next year Seales was featured on the [[Nickelodeon]] sitcom ''[[My Brother and Me]]'' (1994) as Deonne Wilburn. In 2002 she appeared on [[Russell Simmons]]' ''[[Def Poetry Jam]].''<ref>{{cite web|title=youtube.com|website = [[YouTube]]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk_xQBzx2Bk}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead Youtube links|date=February 2022}}</ref> Seales became publicly known as "[[VJ (media personality)|VJ]] Amanda Diva" on [[MTV2]] ''[[Sucker Free]] Countdown'' on Sundays.<ref name="seales">{{cite web|last=Seales|first=Amanda|title=imdb.com|website=[[IMDb]]|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0780544/bio?ref_=nm_ql_1}}{{unreliable source?|date=July 2017}}</ref> In 2016 she appeared in a recurring role on the HBO series ''[[Insecure (TV series)|Insecure]],'' as Tiffany DuBois.<ref>{{cite web|last=Seales|first=Amanda|title=imdb.com|website=[[IMDb]]|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0780544/?nmdp=1&ref_=nm_ql_5#filmography}} Retrieved November 8, 2016.{{unreliable source?|date=July 2017}}</ref> Also in 2016, Seales began hosting her own show on [[truTV]] called ''Greatest Ever''.<ref>{{cite web|title=trutv.com|url=http://www.trutv.com/shows/greatest-ever/cast/amanda-seales.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=comedyhype.com|url=http://comedyhype.com/amanda-seales-makes-return-to-tv-for-trutvs-greatest-ever-series}}</ref>

On January 26, 2019, [[HBO]] debuted her first stand-up comedy special ''I Be Knowin'.''<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.vulture.com/2019/01/amanda-seales-i-be-knowin-hbo-stand-up-interview.html|title=Amanda Seales Be Knowin', and You Should Listen|last=Ngangura|first=Tari|date=January 25, 2019|work=Vulture|access-date=January 29, 2019}}</ref> ''[[Bring the Funny]]'' is a comedy competition series that premiered on July 9, 2019 on NBC.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/nbc-bring-the-funny-1203126089/|title=NBC Orders Comedy Competition Series With Jeff Foxworthy Among Judges|first=Joe|last=Otterson|work=Variety|date=February 1, 2019}}</ref> Seales hosts, alongside judges [[Kenan Thompson]], [[Chrissy Teigen]], and [[Jeff Foxworthy]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://talentrecap.com/who-is-amanda-seales-10-facts-about-the-bring-the-funny-host/|title=Who Is Amanda Seales? 10 Facts About The 'Bring The Funny' Host|date=July 15, 2019|website=Talent Recap|language=en-US|access-date=July 21, 2019}}</ref>

Throughout 2019, Seales served as a frequent guest host for the syndicated daytime talk show ''[[The Real (talk show)|The Real]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Henderson |first=Cydney |title='The Real' has a new co-host: 'Insecure' star and comedian Amanda Seales |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2020/01/06/the-real-new-co-host-insecure-star-comedian-amanda-seales/2829880001/ |access-date=2022-04-16 |website=USA Today |language=en-US}}</ref> On January 6, 2020, Seales was promoted from guest co-host to permanent co-host.<ref name="Petski">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/01/amanda-seales-joins-the-real-as-permanent-co-host-1202822873/|title=Amanda Seales Joins 'The Real' As Permanent Co-Host|last=Petski|first=Denise|date=January 6, 2020|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref> She departed the series after six months of co-hosting, citing her dissatisfaction with the inability to openly speak on recent social issues as a reason.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Nakamura|first1=Reid|url=https://www.thewrap.com/amanda-seales-to-exit-the-real-i-cannot-speak-to-my-people-the-way-they-need-to-be-spoken-to/|title=Amanda Seales to Exit 'The Real': 'I Cannot Speak to My People the Way They Need to Be Spoken To'|website=[[TheWrap]]|date=June 3, 2020|access-date=June 4, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Merrett |first=Robyn |date=August 4, 2020 |title=Amanda Seales Says She Left The Real Because It 'Felt Like a Betrayal to My People' |url=https://people.com/tv/amanda-seales-left-the-real-felt-like-a-betrayal-to-my-people/ |access-date=2022-04-18 |website=people.com |language=en}}</ref> In September 2020, Seales accused ''The Real'' of stealing ideas from her show ''Smart Funny & Black'', saying ''The Real''<nowiki/>'s segment "Black Lives Matter University" featured a logo that closely resembled ''Smart Funny & Black''<nowiki/>'s emblem.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 22, 2020 |first=Georgia |last=Slater |title=Ex The Real Co-Host Amanda Seales Says Show Needs to Be Called Out for Allegedly Ripping Her Off |url=https://people.com/tv/ex-the-real-co-host-amanda-seales-says-show-needs-to-be-called-out-for-allegedly-ripping-her-off/ |access-date=2022-04-18 |website=people.com |language=en}}</ref>

In June 2020, Seales revealed on social media that she will host the [[BET Awards 2020]] on June 28, 2020.<ref>{{Cite magazine|date=2020-06-15|title=Amanda Seales to Host 2020 BET Awards|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/awards/9402914/amanda-seales-host-2020-bet-awards-megan-thee-stallion-roddy-ricch-dababy-performer-list|access-date=2020-06-16|magazine=Billboard}}</ref>

In February 2022, Seales was cast in the three-part documentary series ''[[Everything's Gonna Be All White]]'', airing on [[Showtime (TV network)|Showtime]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Green |first=Kai |date=2022-02-10 |title=Everything to Know About Showtime's Provocative New Docuseries, everything's gonna be all white |url=https://parade.com/1333519/kaigreen/everythings-gonna-be-all-white-showtime-backlash/ |access-date=2022-04-18 |website=Parade: Entertainment, Recipes, Health, Life, Holidays |language=en}}</ref>

=== Music ===
In 2007, Seales replaced [[Natalie Stewart]] of the musical duo [[Floetry]] on tour with [[Marsha Ambrosius]], and in December of that same year Seales (as Amanda Diva) released her first [[extended play]] (EP) ''Life Experience''.{{citation needed|date=November 2017}} In 2008, she was featured on the song "Manwomanboogie" on [[Q-Tip (musician)|Q-Tip]]'s [[Grammy]]-nominated album ''[[The Renaissance (Q-Tip album)|The Renaissance]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=vimeo.com|url=https://vimeo.com/15714595}}</ref> On March 3, 2009, Seales released ''Spandex, Rhymes & Soul''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://2dopeboyz.com/2009/03/03/amanda-diva-spandex-rhymes-soul-ep/|title=Amanda Diva – Spandex, Rhymes & Soul EP}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://djbooth.net/news/entry/amanda-diva-gets-in-touch-with-spandex-rhymes-soul-on-new-ep-0306095|title=Amanda Diva Gets in Touch With "Spandex, Rhymes, & Soul" On New EP [Free Download]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://uproxx.com/smokingsection/amanda-diva-spandex-rhymes-soul-freep/|title=Amanda Diva – Spandex, Rhymes & Soul FreEP|date=March 3, 2009}}</ref>

=== Podcast ===
Seales hosts a weekly podcast titled ''Small Doses''.<ref name="Petski"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thedailybeast.com/insecure-star-amanda-seales-wants-to-make-white-people-uncomfortable|title=Amanda Seales: 'I'm Expected To Make White People Uncomfortable'|date=October 29, 2019|website=The Daily Beast|last=Wilstein|first=Matt}}</ref>

=== Game Show ===
She created and hosts the touring variety game show, ''Smart Funny & Black'', where her love of games and music, was used to serve as a safe space for the Black voice and celebrates the many contributions Black Americans have made to history and pop culture and more.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.smartfunnyandblack.com/about-us|title=Smart Funny & Black}}</ref>

=== Activism ===
In 2010, Seales teamed up with [[Truth (anti-tobacco campaign)|Truth]], to start an [[Tobacco control|anti-smoking campaign]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mashable.com/2017/02/12/tobacco-ads-target-diversity/|title=A new anti-smoking ad slams Big Tobacco for targeting black neighborhoods|first=Patrick|last=Kulp|website=[[Mashable]]|date=12 February 2017}}</ref>

In November 2014, Seales appeared in a segment on CNN alongside Steve Santagati, hosted by [[Fredricka Whitfield]], discussing the video ''[[10 Hours of Walking in NYC as a Woman]]''. During the segment, Seales said that men catcalling women is not complimentary and that women do not like being catcalled, while Santagati went on to defend men catcalling women, saying that women should take catcalling as a compliment and not abuse.<ref>{{Cite news |title=That time CNN asked a 'bad boy' expert to give his thoughts on catcalling |language=en-US |newspaper=Washington Post |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2014/11/03/that-time-cnn-asked-a-bad-boy-expert-to-give-his-thoughts-on-catcalling/ |access-date=2022-04-23 |issn=0190-8286}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-11-05 |title=You Won't Believe This Man's Sexist Reaction to the Viral Catcalling Video: Watch Now! |url=https://www.eonline.com/news/594818/you-won-t-believe-this-man-s-sexist-reaction-to-the-viral-catcalling-video-watch-now |access-date=2022-04-23 |website=E! Online}}</ref>

On June 11, 2017, during a livestream on [[Katy Perry]]'s YouTube channel, an exchange took place between Seales and [[Caitlyn Jenner]], with Seales saying that Jenner benefits from [[white privilege]]. Towards the end of the exchange, Seales told Jenner "This country is here for you. This country ain’t here for me in the same way, sis".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-06-12 |title=Watch Amanda Seales School Caitlyn Jenner On White Privilege |url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/watch-amanda-seales-school-caitlyn-jenner-on-white-privilege_n_593eef89e4b0b13f2c6d3bd4 |access-date=2022-04-18 |website=HuffPost |language=en}}</ref> Seales has attributed this exchange to her becoming an activist.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Completely Pivoted Me': Amanda Seales Reveals How Viral Moments with Caitlyn Jenner Led Her to Accidentally Become an Activist |url=https://news.yahoo.com/completely-pivoted-amanda-seales-reveals-143100525.html |access-date=2022-04-18 |website=news.yahoo.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Radio ===
On April 18, 2022, Seales began co-hosting a new weekly radio show, ''Amanda Seales’ Smart Funny & Black Radio'' on SiriusXM, alongside Taj Rani and JeremiahLikeTheBible, featuring topics such as games, celebrity interviews and [[African-American culture]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hipes |first=Patrick |date=2022-04-14 |title=Amanda Seales Secures New SiriusXM Show On Kevin Hart's Laugh Out Loud Radio |url=https://deadline.com/2022/04/amanda-seales-smart-black-and-funny-radio-show-siriusxm-1235002071/ |access-date=2022-04-18 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Controversies ==
In 2019, Seales was involved in a controversy where many people mistakenly reported that she had accused former NFL player and neurosurgeon resident [[Myron Rolle]] of sexually harassing several women. She made several Instagram videos alleging he was sexually inappropriate, and was sharing that she had heard those allegations from other women. Multiple people who were spreading that story have since admitted that Seales did not make those allegations herself.<ref>{{cite web |title=Amanda Seales Admits Myron Rolle Never Did Anything Wrong to Her - BlackSportsOnline - Part 4 |url=https://blacksportsonline.com/2019/03/amanda-seales-admits-she-lied-when-she-said-ex-nfl-neurosurgeon-myron-rolle-sexually-harassed-her-after-putting-rolles-medical-career-in-jeopardy-by-accusing-of-being-a-sexual-predator-videos/4/ |website=blacksportsonline.com|date=6 March 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Dill |first1=Jason|title=He quit the NFL to save lives. Now this former FSU star is accused of sexual harassment |url=https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/college/acc/florida-state-university/article226508710.html |website=www.miamiherald.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Insecure's Amanda Seales Calls Out Ex NFLer Myron Rolle For Sexual Harassment |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xu3GWfqxpq8 |website=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead Youtube links|date=February 2022}}</ref>

In the weeks preceding [[Rodney Reed]]'s November 20, 2019 execution date, Seales publicly urged Texas Governor [[Greg Abbott]] to exonerate Reed or stay his execution. She later rescinded her support after learning more about his history.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blavity.com/rodney-reed-advocates-are-rescinding-their-support-after-reports-of-old-accusations-surface|title=Blavity News & Politics|first=Jonathan|last=Greig|website=Blavity News & Politics}}</ref>

In February 2020, Seales sought controversy while on ''[[The Real (talk show)|The Real]]'' when defending [[Jussie Smollett]] after he was arrested for [[Jussie Smollett hate crime hoax|faking a hate crime]]. While describing the accusations as alleged, she went on to defend the actor saying, "Even if it was a hoax for the sake of bringing attention to this, then I’m like, that’s low-key noble".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thewrap.com/real-amanda-seales-jussie-smollett-attack-noble-hoax/|title= 'The Real' Co-Host Amanda Seales Defends Jussie Smollett: Even If Attack Was a 'Hoax,' It Was 'Noble' Thing to Do (Video)|website= The Wrap|date= 12 February 2020|accessdate= March 11, 2022}}</ref> In 2022, Smollett was found guilty of orchestrating a fake hate crime and sentenced to 150 days in prison.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/video/jussie-smollett-sentenced-false-police-reports-83384152|title= Jussie Smollett sentenced for false police reports|website= March 11, 2022}}</ref>

In 2021, Seales was criticized for portraying an [[Alpha Kappa Alpha]], or "AKA," on the series ''[[Insecure (TV series)|Insecure]]''. Real-life members of the sorority responded negatively to Seales' character wearing Alpha Kappa Alpha colors.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tvline.com/2021/10/25/insecure-season-5-premiere-aka-sorority-tiffany-amanda-seales-issa-rae/|title = Insecure's Amanda Seales Claps Back at Angry Fans After AKA Sorority Backlash: 'I'm Just Playing a Character'|date = 26 October 2021}}</ref> Seales responded to the criticism in an Instagram video defending her portrayal.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Amanda Seales and Issa Rae Clap Back After Debate Erupts Online Over 'Insecure' Character Tiffany Wearing Greek Letters |url=https://news.yahoo.com/amanda-seales-issa-rae-clap-133800664.html |access-date=2022-04-18 |website=news.yahoo.com |language=en-US}}</ref> It was later reported that the sorority plans to take legal action against Seales.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-10-28 |title=Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Director Planning to Take Action After AKA Logo Worn By Actress |url=https://www.blackenterprise.com/alpha-kappa-alpha-sorority-director-planning-to-take-action-after-aka-logo-worn-by-actress/ |access-date=2022-04-18 |website=Black Enterprise |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Discography==
=== EPs ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of extended plays, with selected details and year released
! scope="col" style="width:11em;" | Title
! scope="col" style="width:16em;" | Album details
|-
!scope="row"|''Life Experience''
|
* Released: December 18, 2007<ref>{{cite web|url=https://amandaseales.bandcamp.com/album/life-experience-ep|title=Life Experience Ep, by Amanda Seales|website=Amanda Seales}}</ref>
*{{nowrap|Label: [[Self-released]]}}
* Format: Digital download
|-
!scope="row"|''Spandex, Rhymes & Soul''
|
* Released: March 3, 2009<ref>{{cite web|url=https://amandaseales.bandcamp.com/album/spandex-rhymes-soul|title=Spandex Rhymes & Soul, by Amanda Seales|website=Amanda Seales}}</ref>
*{{nowrap|Label: Self-released}}
* Format: Digital download
|-
!scope="row"|''Madame Monochrome'' 
|
* Released: April 27, 2011<ref>{{cite web|url=https://amandaseales.bandcamp.com/album/madame-monochrome|title=Madame Monochrome, by Amanda Seales|website=Amanda Seales}}</ref>
*{{nowrap|Label: Self-released}}
* Format: Digital download
|-
|}

=== Mixtapes ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of mixtapes, with selected details and year released
! scope="col" style="width:11em;" | Title
! scope="col" style="width:16em;" | Album details
|-
!scope="row"|''Foreplay''
|
* Released: June 6, 2008<ref>{{cite web|url=https://amandaseales.bandcamp.com/album/foreplay-mixtape|title=Foreplay Mixtape, by Amanda Seales|website=Amanda Seales}}</ref>
*{{nowrap|Label: [[Self-released]]}}
* Format: Digital download
|-
!scope="row"|''Technicolor Lover''
|
* Released: May 29, 2012<ref>{{cite web|url=https://amandaseales.bandcamp.com/album/technicolor-lover|title=Technicolor Lover, by Amanda Seales|website=Amanda Seales}}</ref>
*{{nowrap|Label: Self-released}}
* Format: Digital download
|-
|}

=== Guest appearances ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
! scope="col" style="width:16em;" | Title
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Album
! scope="col" | Artist(s)
|-
! scope="row" | "Manwomanboogie"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-renaissance-mw0000800992|title=The Renaissance - Q-Tip - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic|website=AllMusic}}</ref>
| rowspan="1" | 2008
| rowspan="1" | ''[[The Renaissance (Q-Tip album)|The Renaissance]]''
| rowspan="1" | [[Q-Tip (musician)|Q-Tip]]
|-
! scope="row" | "Get Right"<ref name="rwa">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/rebel-without-applause/id365049619|title=Rebel Without Applause by Johnny Polygon on Apple Music|website=[[iTunes]]|date=March 23, 2010}}</ref>
| rowspan="4" | 2010
| rowspan="2" | ''Rebel Without Applause''
| rowspan="3" | [[Johnny Polygon]]
|-
! scope="row" | "Blvd Broad"<ref name="rwa"/>
|-
! scope="row" | "[[Tonight You Belong to Me|You Belong to Me]]"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://oklahomarock.com/johnny-polygon-catches-up-with-new-mixtape/|title=Johnny Polygon Catches Up With New Mixtape - OklahomaRock.com|website=oklahomarock.com}}</ref> 
| rowspan="1" | ''Catch-Up''
|-
! scope="row" | "Beautiful Things"
|LIFE
|Kenichiro Nishihara
|-
! scope="row" | "Proud 2 Be"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.datpiff.com/NORE-Crack-On-Steroids-mixtape.332973.html|title=N.O.R.E. - Crack on Steroids Hosted by DJ Green Lantern|website=DatPiff}}</ref>
| rowspan="1" | 2012
| rowspan="1" | ''Crack on Steroids''
| rowspan="1" | [[N.O.R.E.]], M-1
|-
|}

==Filmography==
===Film and TV===
{| class="wikitable"
! Year !! Production title !! Role !! Notes and awards
|-
| 1993 || ''[[Cop and a Half]]'' || Katy ||
|-
| 1994–95 || ''[[My Brother and Me]]'' || Deon Wilburn ||
|-
| 2006 || ''[[Freedomland (film)|Freedomland]]'' || Angry Female Tenant ||
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Identical (2011 film)|Identical]]'' || Poet #2 ||
|-
| 2015–17 || ''Get Your Life'' || Herself ||
|-
| 2016 || ''Ladies Book Club'' || Helena ||
|-
| 2016–2021 || ''[[Insecure (TV series)|Insecure]]'' || Tiffany DuBois ||
|-
| 2016–17 || ''Greatest Ever'' || Herself || Host
|-
| 2017 || ''Hood Adjacent'' || Herself ||
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Black-ish]]'' || Barbara ||
|-
| 2019 || ''I Be Knowin'''' || Herself ||
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Bring the Funny]]'' || Herself || Host
|-
| 2020 || ''[[Ellen's Game of Games]]'' || Herself/Guest || Episode 2: Stink Tank
|-
| 2020 || ''[[The Real (TV series)|The Real]]'' || Herself || Co-Host and Producer
|-
| 2020 || ''[[Match Game]]'' || Herself/Guest || Episode: "Joel McHale, Amanda Seales, Ron Funches, Ana Gasteyer, Ron Huebel, Nikki Glasser"
|-
|2022
|''[[Everything's Gonna Be All White|Everything’s Gonna Be All White]]''
|Herself
|
|-
|2022
|''[[To Tell the Truth]]''
|Herself/Guest
|Episode: "Amanda Seales, Kevin Nealon and Jaleel White"<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kari |title=Amanda Seales, Kevin Nealon and Jaleel White Appear on 'To Tell the Truth' {{!}} Feeling the Vibe Magazine |url=https://www.feelingthevibe.com/news/amanda-seales-kevin-nealon-and-jaleel-white-appear-on-to-tell-the-truth/ |access-date=2022-04-20 |language=en-US}}</ref>
|}

===Music videos===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of music videos, showing year released and director
! scope="col" style="width:18em;" | Title
! scope="col"| Year
! scope="col" style="width:16em;" | Director(s)
|-
! scope="row"| "Neon"<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(featuring [[Johnny Polygon]])</span>
| 2009
| Lyn-don McCray<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amandaseales.com/stta/2009/8/12/neon-feat-johnny-polygon-official-video.html |title="Neon" Feat. Johnny Polygon Official Video!!!! |publisher=Amanda Seales |work=www.amandaseales.com |date=August 12, 2009 |access-date=December 18, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131219105105/http://www.amandaseales.com/stta/2009/8/12/neon-feat-johnny-polygon-official-video.html |archive-date=December 19, 2013 }}</ref>
|-
|}

== Bibliography ==
Seales's first book, 'Small Doses: Potent Truths for Everyday Use' was also released in 2019. The book is an extension of her  podcast of the same name. It is a volume of essays, axioms, original illustrations, and photos from her trademark "self-help from the hip” style of commentary.<ref>{{Cite web|title=UTA Agency, Amanda Seales Bio|url=https://www.unitedtalent.com/speaker/amanda-seales/}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.amandaseales.com/}}
* {{AllMusic|class=artist|id=mn0002064297|label=Amanda Diva}}
* {{Discogs artist | artist=646976-Amanda-Diva | name=Amanda Diva}}
* {{IMDb name|0780544}}
* {{instagram|amandaseales}}
* {{MusicBrainz artist | id=b38a8756-bf79-4363-badc-a8affb4dacb7 | name=Amanda Diva}}

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