Khandi Alexander, born in 1969 in Jacksonville, Florida, transitioned from a successful career as a dancer to acting in the mid-1980s. She appeared in Streetwalkin' (1985), where she navigated the gritty streets of New York, embodying the struggles of a young woman trying to survive. In Maid to Order (1987), she showcased her comedic chops as a maid caught in a whirlwind of chaos. Alexander's performances in these films highlight her versatility and contribute to the vibrant tapestry of cult cinema, making her a notable figure in the genre.
Maid to Order
Spoiled Jessie Montgomery, whose wild behavior and spending excesses cause her well-meaning but exasperated millionaire father Charles to wish he never had her, is visited by fairy godmother Stella. In an effort to save Jessie, Stella casts a spell which causes Charles to no longer have a daughter. Jessie, now penniless and without a friend, must take a maid's job to earn a living, and hopefully to learn her lesson.
