Evolution of Loretta Devine

Check out Loretta Devine's most memorable roles.

The PJs - Despite the criticism about the show, Devine lended her voice to Muriel Stubbs, Thurgood's loyal and caring wife. The show lasted three seasons and won three Emmy awards.(Photo: Warner Bros. Television)
Grey's Anatomy - Devine was nominated for an Emmy for her portrayal of Adele Webber on the hit ABC series. Her character is married to Dr. Webber and is later diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.(Photo: ABC/ERIC MCCANDLESS)
Death at a Funeral - In this 2010 comedy, Devine stars as the recently widowed Cynthia Barnes, whose sons Aaron (Chris Rock) and Ryan (Martin Lawrence) are in charge of the funeral ceremony for their father.(Photo: Screen Gems)
Jumping the Broom\r - Devine played the part of Pam Taylor, the mother of the groom, whose family comes from a completely different economic background than the bride's family in this 2011 romantic comedy.\r \r(Photo: Sony Pictures)Madea's Big Happy Family\r - The latest in Tyler Perry's hugely successful Madea series, Devine plays Shirley, a mother stricken with cancer, who is trying to inform her family of her pending death.\r\r(Photo: Lionsgate)

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Grey's Anatomy - Devine was nominated for an Emmy for her portrayal of Adele Webber on the hit ABC series. Her character is married to Dr. Webber and is later diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.(Photo: ABC/ERIC MCCANDLESS)

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