Yvette Freeman
Freeman in the play Ma Rainey's Black Bottom in 2012
Yvette Freeman (born October 1, 1957, in Wilmington, Delaware) is an American actress best known for her role as Haleh Adams, a registered nurse, on the NBC drama ER. She is one of the longest serving recurring characters on the show, having appeared in every season since 1994, with her first appearance in the two hour pilot episode.
She also appeared in the sitcom Working from 1997–1999, while still appearing in ER.
In 2002, she lost 120 pounds and now speaks as a positive advocate for weight loss.[1]