Karan Ashley Jackson (born September 28, 1975), better known by her stage name Karan Ashley, is an American actress. Ashley was born in Odessa, Texas. She graduated from David W. Carter High School in Dallas. In 1992, she was a member of the short-lived girl group K.R.U.S.H, who contributed a song to the soundtrack of Mo' Money. She was known as "Ashley Jackson" at this time.