Brooke Abbott(II)
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Brooke Abbott is a filmmaker, philanthropist and mother with a passion
for the arts, history, green living and community which she
incorporates into all of her projects including charity, film and
photography. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she is the middle of nine
children with both parents living and working in the entertainment
industry. As a child, Brooke's mother was very involved in local social
causes and philanthropic work. She made sure the Brooke and her
siblings understood the value of humanity and giving were standard
practices in their household. Given her background it's easy to see how
Brooke became enamored by the art of giving and of performance while
watching her siblings and parents take projects from the seed of an
idea to a dream come true for themselves and others.
After completing high school, Brooke decided to become a director of film & television. She attended The Academy of Art University in San Francisco where she completed several endearing short film projects that dealt with love, relationships and women working in the industry.
Before graduating, Brooke was forced to take a break from school and she moved back down to Los Angeles and worked through several internships at HBO Films, Yvette Lee Bowser and SisterLee Productions and finally took a job with Actor/Author/Philanthropist Holly Robinson Peete and husband Ex-NFL Star/Philanthropist/Author Rodney Peete for their non-profit organization, The HollyRod Foundation. Brooke's interest in non-profit funding and philanthropy grew as she worked with the Peete's to help families who had members living with Parkinson's Disease & Autism receive proper therapies, treatments and care for a better quality of life. Brooke continued her work with the Peete's and the HollyRod Foundation for a years along with continuing her passion for filmmaking by working on independent projects and network shows such as "Half & Half", "Desperate Housewives", "Conversations with Arthel Neville", "Cougar Town" and "The Bridget Show".
Brooke is a co-founder of the non-profit, IBDMoms that provides resources for moms affected by inflammatory bowel diseases patients or caregivers. She is also an outspoken advocate and activist in the health equity space and has returned to school to complete her studies in Public Policy and Disability Studies. She is no longer working in the Entertainment Industry, however her child, Jaxon Honeycutt has been working as an actor and model since the age of three. They currently reside in Los Angeles.
After completing high school, Brooke decided to become a director of film & television. She attended The Academy of Art University in San Francisco where she completed several endearing short film projects that dealt with love, relationships and women working in the industry.
Before graduating, Brooke was forced to take a break from school and she moved back down to Los Angeles and worked through several internships at HBO Films, Yvette Lee Bowser and SisterLee Productions and finally took a job with Actor/Author/Philanthropist Holly Robinson Peete and husband Ex-NFL Star/Philanthropist/Author Rodney Peete for their non-profit organization, The HollyRod Foundation. Brooke's interest in non-profit funding and philanthropy grew as she worked with the Peete's to help families who had members living with Parkinson's Disease & Autism receive proper therapies, treatments and care for a better quality of life. Brooke continued her work with the Peete's and the HollyRod Foundation for a years along with continuing her passion for filmmaking by working on independent projects and network shows such as "Half & Half", "Desperate Housewives", "Conversations with Arthel Neville", "Cougar Town" and "The Bridget Show".
Brooke is a co-founder of the non-profit, IBDMoms that provides resources for moms affected by inflammatory bowel diseases patients or caregivers. She is also an outspoken advocate and activist in the health equity space and has returned to school to complete her studies in Public Policy and Disability Studies. She is no longer working in the Entertainment Industry, however her child, Jaxon Honeycutt has been working as an actor and model since the age of three. They currently reside in Los Angeles.