may contain original research. Please improve it by verifying the claims made and adding references. Statements consisting only of original research may be removed. More details may be available on the talk page. (December 2008) Tempestt Bledsoe Born August 1, 1973 (1973-08-01) (age 37) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Occupation Actress Years active 1984–present Tempestt Bledsoe (born August 1, 1973) is an American actress. She is best known for her childhood role as Vanessa Huxtable on the long-running NBC sitcom The Cosby Show..