THE POPEYES CHICKEN LADY, Mrs. Deidrie Henry and Dr. Keshia Gaines!


THE POPEYES CHICKEN LADY, Mrs. Deidre Henry, is an actress who became famous for portraying Annie the Chicken Queen in Popeyes chicken commercials starting around 2009. In these ads, her lively personality and catchy delivery helped millions of people across the United States recognize and remember the Popeyes brand. Her role made her a national influencer because her face and voice became strongly associated with the restaurant’s identity and marketing campaigns on television. Outside of the commercials, Mrs. Henry has acted in numerous TV shows and theater productions, showing her talent beyond fast-food advertising. Stay tuned to our "African-American Influencers" series on all social media platforms during February!


 

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