Movies:
* "The Last Holiday" (2006) as Brianna
* "Jumping the Broom" (2011) as Pam
* "The Best Man Holiday" (2013) as Robyn
* "Think Like a Man" (2012) and "Think Like a Man Too" (2014) as Candace
* "Bride Wars" (2009) as Denise
* "The Perfect Holiday" (2007) as Lisa
* "Fat Albert" (2004) as Doris
* "Kingdom Come" (2001) as Charlene
Television:
* "Half & Half" (2002-2006) as Dee Dee Thorne, a lead role
* "The Tracy Morgan Show" (2003-2004) as Tracy's wife, a recurring role
* "Martin" (1995-1997) as Shanise, a recurring role
* "The Jamie Foxx Show" (1996) as Michelle, a guest role
* "The Steve Harvey Show" (1996-2002) as Nicole, a guest role
* "Soul Food" (2000-2004) as Teri, a guest role
* "The Game" (2011-2015) as Melanie Davis, a recurring role
* "Marlon" (2017-2018) as Ashley, a recurring role
* "The Neighborhood" (2018-present) as Tina Johnson, a recurring role
This is not an exhaustive list but provides a good overview of Essence Atkins' diverse and impressive career. She has also appeared in numerous other TV shows and films, and has done voice work for animated projects.