Loretta Devine is an American actress. Her film credits include Little Nikita, Waiting to Exhale, This Christmas, and For Colored Girls. She has received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her role in Grey's Anatomy. She has also appeared in television series such as Eli Stone, The Carmichael Show, and The Client List. Devine has also appeared in several Broadway productions and made music contributions, including her popular single Going Home.