The actress rose to prominence for her standout performances in the films Think Like a Man and Californication, which helped solidify her presence in Hollywood. In 2013, she also took on a leading role in the NBC drama series Deception, further showcasing her range as a performer. Long before that, in 1998, she earned recognition with a YoungStar Award nomination for Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Drama Film for her role in Eve’s Bayou, a film that marked one of her early milestones.
Long before she became a household name, she began her acting journey at the young age of ten with a role in the television series Gabriel’s Fire. This early experience laid the foundation for what would become a successful and enduring career in entertainment.
On a personal note, she has two siblings, La’Myia and Colbert, who have been a part of her life’s journey. In 2012, she tied the knot with film executive DeVon Franklin, but the couple made headlines in December 2021 when they announced their decision to end their marriage. However, love came calling once again, and in November 2024, she shared the happy news of her engagement to actor Jonathan Majors. The couple exchanged vows in a private and intimate ceremony in March 2025, marking a new chapter in her personal life.
She made her very first appearance in a movie playing the role of Kid #2 in Friday.