Nicole Alexander

Nicole Alexander was born July 12, 1983 in Detroit, Michigan and raised in Romulus, Michigan, and graduated from Woodhaven High School in Brownstown, MI, where she was a star basketball player and athlete. Her favorite teacher was Mr. Hamet, her sixth grade teacher. Prior to acting, she worked with her uncle demolishing and rebuilding houses.

At the age of 23 she auditioned for Flavor of Love. Alexander eventually won after almost two months of living with other contestants.

She has also appeared on MTV's "Wild 'N Out." She was a guest judge in season 3 during E-40's guest appearance As of 2007, Alexander continues to model in calendars, magazines, and for modeling agencies Eye Candy & Titanium Girlz. She has also appeared in videos such as Will Smith's "Party Starter" & Lil' Keke's "Chunk Up The Deuce", as well as "The Game's" "Wouldn't Get Far" video and Maddi Madd Holla Back. And is the celebrity supporter of the "East Kentucky Miners" a basketball team located in Pikeville Kentucky.

On June 13, 2006, Alexander was arrested at her home in Dearborn, Michigan after a fight with a police officer. The police had responded to a noise complaint from her neighbors. Hoopz claims that the police officer was the instigator and grabbed her by her neck. Her neighbors claim that visitors to Alexander's home are disrespectful and loud, but Alexander alleges that the root-problem is racism toward her mostly black family and friends. Alexander was released on bail on June 14, 2006.

Prior to Flavor of Love, Alexander worked as a Transportation Security Administration agent at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

In summer 2010, Alexander began dating basketball player Shaquille O'Neal