Ms. Kimberly Hebert - Gregory

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness." 2 Timothy 4:7
On December 7, 1972, Clarence Hébert and Jacqueline McCloud of Houston, Texas, gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, Kimberly Rochelle Hébert. Kimberly confessed Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was baptized at South Union Church of Christ in Houston, Texas. As a member, Kimberly was very active in the youth ministry and the choir.
Kimberly's love affair with acting began during her elementary school years, igniting a spark that would illuminate stages and screens for decades to come. Throughout her time in Houston schools, from elementary through high school, that passion grew stronger, setting the foundation for an extraordinary life in the performing arts.
Kimberly followed in the footsteps of her older sister, Tracey Hébert-Seck, by attending Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts, where she immersed herself in Theater Arts and majored in Psychology. Her college years expanded her world in every sense- she traveled internationally, broadened her artistic vision, and forged lifelong friendships that would sustain and enrich her throughout her remarkable journey. Kimberly graduated from Mount Holyoke in 1994 and moved to Chicago, Illinois, where she studied Social Work at the University of Chicago.
While in Chicago, Kimberly continued to hone her natural talent in the theatre. She also met and married Chester Moore Gregory, Jr. To that union, Chester Moore Gregory, III was born on October 10, 1999. The family moved to New York City in 2004.
Her professional career flourished across Broadway, television, and film. She became best known for her breakthrough role as Dr. Belinda Brown on HBO's critically acclaimed series "Vice Principals," where her commanding performance and impeccable comedic timing left an indelible mark. Her television credits included memorable appearances in "The Chi," "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "Better Call Saul," "Two and a Half Men," and "Devious Maids," among many others. On film, she appeared in "Five Feet Apart," "Spike Lee's 'Red Hook Summer," and "I Think I Love My Wife," bringing depth and authenticity to every role she inhabited.
But those who knew Kimberly understood that her true legacy went far beyond her impressive résumé. She was a devoted mother, cherished daughter, beloved sister, and treasured friend whose loyalty, generosity, wit, and love knew no limits. Her friendships spanned decades-some dating back fifty years to her childhood in Houston, a testament to the deep connections she cultivated throughout her life.
On Friday, October 3, 2025, Kimberly passed away in Los Angeles, California. She leaves behind not only a body of work that will continue to inspire and entertain, but also a legacy of love, friendship, and grace that will forever resonate in the hearts of those fortunate enough to have known and loved her.
Kimberly is survived by her loving son, her parents, her sister and brother, her former husband, her nephew and nieces, her grandmother, and a host of family members and friends whose lives she touched with her generous heart, infectious laugh, radiant spirit, and fierce intelligence.