Nicole Alexander
American reality television personality From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nicole "Hoopz" Alexander, born 12 July 1982, is an American reality television star and actress; best known for participating and winning the hit VH1 celebreality television shows Flavor of Love and I Love Money. She is also known for being engaged to NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal.
Nicole "Hoopz" Alexander | |
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| Born | July 12, 1982 |
| Other names | Hoopz |
| Occupation | Television personality |
| Known for | Flavor of Love I Love Money |
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| Children | 2 |
Early life
Prior to Flavor of Love, Alexander worked as a Transportation Security Administration agent at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.[1]
Television career
In 2006, Alexander was the winner of the first season of the hit VH1 celebreality show, Flavor of Love,[2] where she received the nickname "Hoopz".[3] She was most notable for feuding with fellow contestant Tiffany "New York" Pollard.
In 2008, Alexander participated in hit VH1 reality spin-off show, I Love Money season 1. Hoopz would defeat I Love New York season 1 contestant, Joshua "Whiteboy" Gallander in the final challenge to win the $250,000 cash prize.[2] During the show she was involved in a romantic story with Ahmad "Real" Givens and would feud with Frank "The Entertainer" Maresca. In a 2020 interview with Zack Peter, Alexander claimed that the producers of I Love Money told her they planned for Joshua "Whiteboy" Gallander to win the show.
In 2010 Alexander starred as Kayla in the film; Ghetto Stories: The Movie. In 2013 she appeared in an episode of Celebrity Motor Homes alongside her then partner Shaquille O'Neal. In 2015 Alexander starred in her own reality television show on the Oxygen network titled, It Takes a Sister. The show followed her and her families life. The show only aired for one season.
Personal life
In 2006, during the Flavor of Love reunion she revealed that her and Flavor Flav had broken up.[4] She dated rapper T.I. between 2006-2010. She was also formerly engaged to retired basketball player Shaquille O'Neal, the couple split in 2013.[5][6]
She's currently dating American footballer Lucky Whitehead. She is a mother to 2 children.
Filmography
Film and television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Flavor of Love season 1 | Self, contestant | Winner, all episodes |
| Puff, Puff, Pass | Girl outside houseboat | ||
| 2008 | I Love Money season 1 | Self, contestant | Winner, all episodes |
| 2010 | The Gift | Isha Powell | |
| Ghetto Stories | Kayla | ||
| Convicted | Reporter | Short film | |
| 2011 | Chronicle | Self, guest | 1 episode |
| Kevin Hart: Laugh at My Pain | Audience member | Uncredited | |
| 2013 | Celebrity Motor Homes | Self, guest | 1 episode |
| 2014 | Basketball Girlfriend | Collette | |
| 2015 | It Takes a Sister | Self | All episodes |
| 2018 | First Lady | Maria | |
| Celebrity Boxing 69 | Self | 1 episode | |
| 2019 | First Lady II: Maria's Revenge | Maria | |
| 2020 | Turnt | Donyale Thomas | |
| 2021 | First Lady 3 | Maria | |
| Dymez | Kima | ||
| Against the Ropes | Mercedes | TV film | |
| 2022 | Stay Fly | Leslie | |
| Circumstances 3 | Agent Miraflores | ||
| Chasing the Ghost | Neveah | ||
| 2023 | Circumstances 4 | Agent Miraflores | |
| 2024 | P.U.A (Pandemic Unemployment Assistance) | Lexus | |
| Beach Chain | Amara |
Music videos
| Year | Song Title | Artist | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Wouldn't Get Far | The Game featuring Kanye West |
References
External links
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