which aired in 2008 for one season.

Keisha Whitaker launched a cosmetics line with makeup artist, A.J.

Crimson

Keisha Whitaker had other interests outside of the film industry.

Keisha and Forest Whitaker together

Keisha wanted to become an entrepreneur, and she first tried to launch a children’s clothing line.

However, Keisha placed this dream on hold because her children were young at the time.

The collection of lip glosses was a collaborative effort with celebrity makeup artist A.J.

Keisha Whitaker and A.J. Crimson together

Crimson, who passed away in 2022.

When speaking withO Magazinein 2008, Keisha shared the inspiration behind the lip gloss line.

I thought it was just okay," she shared.

Keisha Whitaker at an event

“Two days later, I had lunch with A.J., who’d been given the same product.

I realized then that we could design a much better, more successful line.”

The girls' empowerment group offers resources and programs to girls, particularly those from low-income and underserved areas.

In 2009, Keisha became an ambassador of the organization.

Girls Inc. of Lynn paid tribute to Keisha on theirFacebook pageafter news spread of her death.