Personal Life
On June 10, 1995, Robinson married Rodney Peete, a National Football League quarterback. He proposed by surprising Holly during an episode of Hangin' with Mr. Cooper. Together, they have four children: daughter Ryan Elizabeth and son Rodney Jr. (twins born in 1997), son Robinson (born in 2002), and son Roman (born in 2005). Rodney Jr., was diagnosed with autism at age 3. One of Holly's closest friends is Terry Ellis of the popular R&B group En Vogue.
After her father was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, Robinson and her husband co-founded the HollyRod Foundation, which is dedicated to help find a cure for the disease and assist those living with the condition.
On October 4, 2012, Robinson was inducted as an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
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