Ellia English (born March 26, 1960 in Covington, Georgia) is an American singer, dancer, stage and film actress. She is perhaps best known for her role as Helen "Aunt Helen" King on the comedy sitcom The Jamie Foxx Show which originally ran from 1996-2001 . English was featured in a central role in the show, and was paired onscreen with Garrett Morris, who plays her husband Junior King.