In 1998, Nicole was nominated for a SAG Award for the movie Boogie Nights. The category was Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Theatrical Motion Picture.
Nicole Parker and Boris Kodjoe's daughter, Sophie Tei-Naaki Lee Kodjoe was born March 8, 2005. The healthy 8 pounds, 2 ounce baby girl is the first child for both parents. "Tei-Naaki" is Ghanian for "first-born daughter."
Nicole Parker: The illusion that there aren't roles for African-American women bothers me. I just feel like as long as I exist, there's a story to be told. I made it clear to my agent—I said, 'We're out for everything, not just black roles.' Why go into a closed–minded industry with a closed mind?
Nicole Parker: I don't believe in 'insecurities.' They are a waste of time. God loves you and everything about you, so why beat up on your precious self?