Actress Carter is a multi-talented entertainer who has been in the business for over four decades. Her first name is Lynda, and she is also known by her stage names Nell, Nells, Dixie, Lin, AMY, and Vance. She has appeared in numerous films and television shows, as well as on Broadway and in music videos. She is best known for her roles in the films 'The Color Purple' and 'The Help, ' and for her work on the television series 'Designing Women.'