Biography
Candace Nicole Parker (born April 19, 1986) is an American sports analyst and former professional basketball player. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest WNBA players of all time. A power forward out of the University of Tennessee, she was selected as the first overall pick in the 2008 WNBA draft by the Los Angeles Sparks. She spent 13 seasons on the Sparks, two seasons with the Chicago Sky, and one season with the Las Vegas Aces, winning a championship with each team. Other accolades include two Olympic gold medals, two WNBA MVP awards, a EuroLeague championship, seven WNBA All-Star selections, and ten All-WNBA selections. She has been married to former basketball player Anna Petrakova since 2019; they have two children.
Movies & TV Shows
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The Daily Show (1996) — Self
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Madagascar: A Little Wild (2020) — Sadie Swish (voice)
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Thunderstruck (2012) — Candace Parker
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Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) — Self
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Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn (2014)
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The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) — Self
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Celebrity Family Feud (2015) — Self - Contestant
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Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (2021) — Self - Contestant
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The Shop (2018) — Self
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Celebrity Jeopardy! (2022) — Self - Contestant
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Meal Ticket (2026) — Self
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The Next Thing You Eat (2021) — Self
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Back on the Record with Bob Costas (2021) — Self
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Kevin Garnett: Anything Is Possible (2021) — Self
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Basketball: A Love Story (2018) — Self (archive footage)
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Chris Webber's Full Court Pranks (2017) — Self
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Title IX: 37 Words that Changed America (2022) — Self
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Candace Parker: Unapologetic (2023) — self
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Aces vs. Everybody: The Story of the 2023 Season (2024) — Self
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The Rise: WNBA 2024; The Year That Changed Everything (2025) — Self
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The Rise (2025) — Self