- Sons Herbert and Marc.
- An accomplished seamstress, she made her own costumes for her films.
- Grew up in the same 145th Street apartment building as singer 'Lena Horne', and they became good friends. Her stepfather, Arvelle "Snoopie" Harris, played saxophone with Cab Calloway's band. Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight boxing champion, also lived in the same building at one time.
- She was good friends with Lena Horne, they both grew up in the same apartment building. Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight champion, also lived in the same building.
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