Angela Means (born November 19, 1963) is an American former comedian, model, and actress. Her best-known works include Friday, in which she played the role of Felicia. She gained popularity when a phrase from the film "Bye, Felicia" gained media coverage and became a meme. She also starred in House Party 3 (1994) and Cousin Skeeter (1998).
Early life
Means was born November 19, 1963 to Patricia Ann Bates and Donald Hurwitz in Jamaica, Queens. She grew up on a farm near Ann Arbor, Michigan.
She is Black and Jewish.
Career
Acting and modeling
Means began her modeling and acting career at the age of 19. Her first acting gigs were in In Living Color (1989–1994), Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992–1997), and Bad Girls of Def (1993–94). She then played a lead role in House Party 3 (1994) and appeared in The Cherokee Kid (1996–97). She was a series regular on Cousin Skeeter (1998–2001) and New Kids on the Planet (1999–2000).
Notably, she played the role of Felicia in the 1995 film Friday, which garnered internet attention much later for the phrase "Bye, Felicia". Despite the popularity of her role in Friday, Means claimed she experienced public harassment, including being referred to by some as a "filthy b***h".
She walked the runway for designers like Bob Mackie and Bill Blass as a fashion model.
Comedy
Means began performing stand-up comedy at the age of 26, traveled with Bernie Mac and Chris Rock, and joined Def Comedy Jam's nationwide tour.
Chef
Means later began a career as a vegan chef. In September 2017, she opened Jackfruit Cafe, a vegan soul food restaurant in Los Angeles.
As the founder and CEO of Jackfruit Cafe, Means has appeared on KTLA, FOX11, "Good Morning LA," and The Tammi Mac Show on Fox Soul. On a November 2019 episode of The Tammy Mac Late Show, she was asked to discuss the benefits of a vegan diet with American basketball player John Salley.
Jackfruit Cafe was named to Eater LA's "Essential" List. In March 2020, VegNews named her "Best of LA".
Means has written the following vegan cookbooks: 85 Vegan Recipes, Seven Sinner and the Angel Who Loved Them.
Personal life
Means has a son, Brad Kaaya, who was a quarterback at the University of Miami and was drafted by the Detroit Lions.
Means grew up vegetarian and later became vegan.
References
External links
Angela Means Recalls ‘Friday’ Character Felicia and How Fans Still Say ‘Bye You Dirty B*tch’ (Interview with Complex) Hi, Felicia: Catching Up With ‘Friday’ Actress, Angela Means, 20 Years Later (Interview with VIBE) 1971 births 20th-century African-American people 20th-century African-American women 20th-century American actresses 21st-century African-American people 21st-century African-American women 21st-century American actresses People from Jamaica, Queens African-American actresses Jewish American actresses American film actresses American television actresses Living people