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American actress, producer and screenwriter (born 1984)
Lena Waithe (/weɪθ/; born May 17, 1984) is an American actress, producer, and screenwriter. She is the creator of the Showtime drama series The Chi (2018–26)
Lena_Waithe
American film producer
Aspen Institute. In 2017, Mayo became engaged to actress Lena Waithe. Mayo said she met Waithe as a writer and said in 2019 that she hoped to work with
Alana_Mayo
2026 film by Kornél Mundruczó
stars Ellen Burstyn, Taika Waititi, Pamela Anderson, Édgar Ramírez, Lena Waithe, Murray Bartlett, and Maika Monroe. The film had its world premiere out
Place_to_Be_(film)
2019 film directed by Melina Matsoukas
feature directorial debut) and with a screenplay by Lena Waithe from a story by James Frey and Waithe. The film tells the story of a young couple (Daniel
Queen_&_Slim
2022 American film
American drama film directed by Andrew Dosunmu from a screenplay by Lena Waithe. It premiered at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival and was released on Netflix
Beauty_(2022_film)
American comedy television series
Twenties is an American single-camera comedy series created by Lena Waithe. The plot is semi-autobiographical and follows "a queer black girl, Hattie
Twenties_(TV_series)
American drama television series (2018–26)
The Chi (/ˈʃaɪ/ SHY) is an American drama television series created by Lena Waithe about life in a neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago. In May 2024
The_Chi
American horror anthology television series (2021–2024)
the first season and was set to executive produce the show alongside Lena Waithe under their overall deals with Amazon Studios. Roy Lee, Miri Yoon, and
Them_(TV_series)
American comedy television series
season, which premiered on March 11, 2020. In August 2021, co-producer Lena Waithe announced that the series would not return for a third season. Boomerang
Boomerang (American TV series)
Boomerang_(American_TV_series)
American comedy television series
role of Dev Shah, a 30-year-old actor, and the third season starring Lena Waithe in the lead role of Denise, a 37-year-old lesbian novelist, mostly following
Master_of_None
American actress and comedian
of Black television creatives to market the campaign, including Lena Waithe. Waithe invited Gibbs to audition for Twenties, which was her first audition
Jonica_T._Gibbs
2020 American comedy horror film
produced by Justin Simien. The film stars Elle Lorraine, Jay Pharoah, Lena Waithe, Kelly Rowland, Laverne Cox, Chanté Adams, James Van Der Beek, Usher
Bad_Hair_(2020_film)
2023 American film
women and their experiences as sex workers in New York and Georgia. Lena Waithe serves as an executive producer. The film had its world premiere at the
Kokomo_City
American actor (born 1987)
Forever acting alongside Hong Chau. Starting in 2018 he was cast in Lena Waithe's Showtime series The Chi until 2019 when he was accused of multiple allegations
Jason_Mitchell
Us (2019) Colin in Black and White (2021) Naomi (2022) Origin (2023) Lena Waithe has created a number of successful series. She has created complex Black
Black_women_filmmakers
American actress
produced the short film Only the Moon Stands Still, executive produced by Lena Waithe, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. In 2022, she performed
Shirley_Chen
2018 film by Steven Spielberg
2011 novel, the film stars Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, Lena Waithe, T.J. Miller, Simon Pegg, and Mark Rylance. The film is set in 2045,
Ready_Player_One_(film)
American actress and singer (born 1994)
Keke Palmer. In September 2015, McClain was cast in a Showtime pilot by Lena Waithe, but it was not picked up. In 2016, McClain was cast and began starring
Sierra_McClain
American Director
Slim, starring Jodie Turner-Smith and Daniel Kaluuya, and written by Lena Waithe. She then worked as executive producer and director for television series
Melina_Matsoukas
American screenwriter, director, and producer
Night" (2015) Aziz Ansari & Alan Yang for "Parents" (2016) Aziz Ansari & Lena Waithe for "Thanksgiving" (2017) Amy Sherman-Palladino for "Pilot" (The Marvelous
Christopher_Storer
2023 film by A. V. Rockwell
it was announced A.V. Rockwell would write and direct the film, with Lena Waithe set to serve as a producer under Hillman Grad Productions banner, and
A_Thousand_and_One
American author and producer (born 1960)
New Jersey with her wife Lisa Hintelmann, with whom she adopted twins. Lena Waithe has cited Crawford as an early inspiration. Oprah Magazine The Advocate
Robyn_Crawford
English actress (born 1987)
Deborah Ayorinde & Ashley Thomas To Star In Amazon Anthology Series From Lena Waithe". Deadline. 27 July 2019. Retrieved 19 April 2021. "Deborah Ayorinde"
Deborah_Ayorinde
2020 film by Radha Blank
cast of the film, with Blank directing from a screenplay she wrote and Lena Waithe producing. The title is a play on the 2005 comedy The 40-Year-Old Virgin
The_Forty-Year-Old_Version
English actress and singer (born 1987)
Erivo Sneakily Brings Lena Waithe to the Oscars". ELLE. Retrieved 19 November 2025. "Cynthia Erivo Supported by Partner Lena Waithe in Sweet Posts Celebrating
Cynthia_Erivo
American comedian and actress
an Emmy for Best Writing for Master of None's actors Aziz Ansari and Lena Waithe. Whitley was later a recurring guest host on the E! shows Daily Pop and
Kym_Whitley
Name list
tennis player Lena Videkull (born 1962), Swedish footballer Lena Waithe (born 1984), American screenwriter, producer, and actress Lena Wermelt (born 1990)
Lena_(name)
Surname list
Barbadian cricketer Keith Waithe, British musician Lena Waithe (born 1984), American screenwriter, producer and actress Stann Waithe (born 1985), Trinidadian
Waithe_(surname)
2021 American film
life and career of comedian and activist Dick Gregory. Kevin Hart and Lena Waithe serve as executive producers under their Hartbeat Productions and Hillman
The_One_and_Only_Dick_Gregory
8th episode of the 2nd season of Master of None
the second season. It was written by series creator Aziz Ansari and Lena Waithe, who star as Dev Shah and Denise. Melina Matsoukas served as the episode's
Thanksgiving_(Master_of_None)
2020 film by Dan Scanlon
Rodriguez as Colt Bronco, a centaur police officer and Laurel's boyfriend. Lena Waithe as Specter, a cyclops police officer. Ali Wong as Gore, a faun police
Onward_(film)
1st episode of the 1st season of Widow's Bay
Night" (2015) Aziz Ansari & Alan Yang for "Parents" (2016) Aziz Ansari & Lena Waithe for "Thanksgiving" (2017) Amy Sherman-Palladino for "Pilot" (The Marvelous
Welcome_to_Widow's_Bay
American awards show
DJ Mustard and Nick Jonas Common – Presented "Trailblazer Award" to Lena Waithe Cast of Jersey Shore – Presented "Best On-Screen Team" (Michael Sorrentino
2018_MTV_Movie_&_TV_Awards
American actress (born 1991)
my Barbies and stuffed animals." Layne's first acting role was with Lena Waithe in the pilot for the drama series The Chi, filmed in 2015. She has modeled
KiKi_Layne
English actress, screenwriter and producer (born 1985)
Night" (2015) Aziz Ansari & Alan Yang for "Parents" (2016) Aziz Ansari & Lena Waithe for "Thanksgiving" (2017) Amy Sherman-Palladino for "Pilot" (The Marvelous
Phoebe_Waller-Bridge
Canadian actor, comedian, and filmmaker (born 1982)
Night" (2015) Aziz Ansari & Alan Yang for "Parents" (2016) Aziz Ansari & Lena Waithe for "Thanksgiving" (2017) Amy Sherman-Palladino for "Pilot" (The Marvelous
Seth_Rogen
American writer, sex educator and producer (born 1995)
Dino-Ray (January 16, 2018). "Shorty Awards Nominees: Tiffany Haddish, Lena Waithe Among Those Recognized For Social Media Excellence". Deadline. Retrieved
Eileen_Kelly
2026 American TV series or program
horse who falls in love with Josh after running away from her past life. Lena Waithe as Alex, a part of the lesbian forager group who Penelope crushes on
Mating_Season
American TV producer and screenwriter (born 1960)
Night" (2015) Aziz Ansari & Alan Yang for "Parents" (2016) Aziz Ansari & Lena Waithe for "Thanksgiving" (2017) Amy Sherman-Palladino for "Pilot" (The Marvelous
Christopher Lloyd (TV producer)
Christopher_Lloyd_(TV_producer)
American singer and songwriter
July 2026. She was signed to Hillman Grad Records, the label founded by Lena Waithe, but signed to DefJam Records in March 2026. Josey released her debut
Jai'Len_Josey
2018 soundtrack albums
and Cline. The film stars Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, Lena Waithe, T.J. Miller, Simon Pegg, and Mark Rylance. The original score was composed
Ready_Player_One_(soundtrack)
American screenwriter
Night" (2015) Aziz Ansari & Alan Yang for "Parents" (2016) Aziz Ansari & Lena Waithe for "Thanksgiving" (2017) Amy Sherman-Palladino for "Pilot" (The Marvelous
Katie_Dippold
American actress (born 1958)
Master of None, portraying major character Denise's mother Catherine. Lena Waithe wanted Bassett after being impressed by her previous work though was
Angela_Bassett
American comedian, writer and actor (born 1947)
Night" (2015) Aziz Ansari & Alan Yang for "Parents" (2016) Aziz Ansari & Lena Waithe for "Thanksgiving" (2017) Amy Sherman-Palladino for "Pilot" (The Marvelous
Larry_David
Abernathy, Incite's head of security who is later replaced with a host Lena Waithe as Ash, the leader of a small gang of criminals who commit crimes with
List_of_Westworld_characters
American writer (born 1971)
Greg (21 September 2021). "Publisher Zando Announces Imprints From Lena Waithe and Gone Girl Author Gillian Flynn". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June
Gillian_Flynn
Nigerian-American screenwriter and producer
March 2014, Carroll launched the group Black Women Who Brunch alongside Lena Waithe and Erika L. Johnson. The group is designed to connect black female writers
Nkechi_Okoro_Carroll
Canadian actor and filmmaker (born 1983)
Night" (2015) Aziz Ansari & Alan Yang for "Parents" (2016) Aziz Ansari & Lena Waithe for "Thanksgiving" (2017) Amy Sherman-Palladino for "Pilot" (The Marvelous
Dan_Levy_(Canadian_actor)
Canadian screenwriter (born 1982)
Night" (2015) Aziz Ansari & Alan Yang for "Parents" (2016) Aziz Ansari & Lena Waithe for "Thanksgiving" (2017) Amy Sherman-Palladino for "Pilot" (The Marvelous
Evan_Goldberg
2014 film by Justin Simien
Produced by Effie Brown Ann Le Julia Lebedev Angel Lopez Justin Simien Lena Waithe Starring Tyler James Williams Tessa Thompson Kyle Gallner Teyonah Parris
Dear_White_People
American independent publisher
include Sarah Jessica Parker, The Atlantic, Ayesha Curry, Gillian Flynn, Lena Waithe, John Legend, and Crooked Media. In 2022, Zando published Morbid co-host
Zando
American actress (born 1988)
2015). "Callie Hernandez Joins Epix Comedy Series 'Graves'; Showtime's Lena Waithe Pilot Casts 2". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 8, 2016. Andreeva
Callie_Hernandez
American actor, writer, and director
Night" (2015) Aziz Ansari & Alan Yang for "Parents" (2016) Aziz Ansari & Lena Waithe for "Thanksgiving" (2017) Amy Sherman-Palladino for "Pilot" (The Marvelous
Paul_W._Downs
American actor and comedian (born 1983)
Night" (2015) Aziz Ansari & Alan Yang for "Parents" (2016) Aziz Ansari & Lena Waithe for "Thanksgiving" (2017) Amy Sherman-Palladino for "Pilot" (The Marvelous
Aziz_Ansari
Television awards covering 2016 and 2017
Night Live. With Aziz Ansari and Lena Waithe winning Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for Master of None, Waithe became the first African-American
69th_Primetime_Emmy_Awards
American comedian and television host (born 1958)
Night" (2015) Aziz Ansari & Alan Yang for "Parents" (2016) Aziz Ansari & Lena Waithe for "Thanksgiving" (2017) Amy Sherman-Palladino for "Pilot" (The Marvelous
Ellen_DeGeneres
American actress, writer, comedian and producer (born 1989)
Night" (2015) Aziz Ansari & Alan Yang for "Parents" (2016) Aziz Ansari & Lena Waithe for "Thanksgiving" (2017) Amy Sherman-Palladino for "Pilot" (The Marvelous
Quinta_Brunson
American television writer, director, and producer (born 1966)
Night" (2015) Aziz Ansari & Alan Yang for "Parents" (2016) Aziz Ansari & Lena Waithe for "Thanksgiving" (2017) Amy Sherman-Palladino for "Pilot" (The Marvelous
Amy_Sherman-Palladino
American actress (born 1966)
September 15, 2017. Patten, Dominic (September 24, 2018). "Halle Berry & Lena Waithe Add Serious EP Spin To BET's 'Boomerang' Reboot". Deadline Hollywood
Halle_Berry
American media personality (born 2001)
Dino-Ray (January 16, 2018). "Shorty Awards Nominees: Tiffany Haddish, Lena Waithe Among Those Recognized For Social Media Excellence". Deadline Hollywood
Emma_Chamberlain
Season of television series
Olivia" CEO & founder Wes Gordon, Carolina Herrera creative director Lena Waithe, actor Jennie Garth, actress Sergio Hudson, designer Paulina Porizkova
Project_Runway_season_20
2024 series about the Troubles in Northern Ireland
Cast of Descendants: The Rise of Red, Dune: Prophecy, Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe, Kathy Bates, Keke Palmer, Megan thee Stallion: In Her Words, and more"
Say_Nothing_(TV_series)
2026 American Disney Jr. television series
Maggie, Jessie's workaholic mother Melissa Navia as Eliana, Jazz's mother Lena Waithe as Tanisha, Jazz's mother Phil LaMarr as Tank, A.J.'s uncle and Marty's
Hey_A.J.!
American actress
Retrieved 8 June 2020. Bowen, Cat (26 February 2020). "'Girls Room' From Lena Waithe & ATTN Hopes To Inspire Girls' Confidence". Romper. Retrieved 8 June
Anjelika_Washington
American screenwriter and television producer (1946–2001)
Night" (2015) Aziz Ansari & Alan Yang for "Parents" (2016) Aziz Ansari & Lena Waithe for "Thanksgiving" (2017) Amy Sherman-Palladino for "Pilot" (The Marvelous
David_Angell
1st episode of the 1st season of Cheers
Night" (2015) Aziz Ansari & Alan Yang for "Parents" (2016) Aziz Ansari & Lena Waithe for "Thanksgiving" (2017) Amy Sherman-Palladino for "Pilot" (The Marvelous
Give_Me_a_Ring_Sometime
2022 American film by David Frankel
Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening's Jerry and Marge Go Large, Films From Lena Waithe, Ray Romano to 2022 Lineup". Variety. Archived from the original on February
Jerry_&_Marge_Go_Large
American actor (born 1996)
film The Housewife alongside Naomi Watts, Michael Imperioli, Luke Evans, Lena Olin and Debi Mazar, directed by Ben Shirinian, released on September 10
Tye_Sheridan
Scottish comedian, film director and producer (born 1963)
Night" (2015) Aziz Ansari & Alan Yang for "Parents" (2016) Aziz Ansari & Lena Waithe for "Thanksgiving" (2017) Amy Sherman-Palladino for "Pilot" (The Marvelous
Armando_Iannucci
American comedian, writer and actor
The Crossroads of History. Bowers appeared in the first season of Lena Waithe's Showtime series drama The Chi as Meldrick. He also played the roommate
Byron_Bowers
American television award
"Cracker Casserole" Lena Waithe The Chi "Pilot" Patrick Joseph Charles Black Lightning "Sins of the Father: The Book of Redemption" Lena Waithe & Dime Davis
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Writing in a Dramatic Series
NAACP_Image_Award_for_Outstanding_Writing_in_a_Dramatic_Series
American writer and television producer
Night" (2015) Aziz Ansari & Alan Yang for "Parents" (2016) Aziz Ansari & Lena Waithe for "Thanksgiving" (2017) Amy Sherman-Palladino for "Pilot" (The Marvelous
Lucia_Aniello
American makeup artist and activist (born 1998)
Advocate. Retrieved October 28, 2025. Malkin, Marc (July 1, 2025). "Lena Waithe, Brandon Flynn Featured in LGBTQ Doc 'Reclaim the Flag' (EXCLUSIVE)"
Matt Bernstein (internet personality)
Matt_Bernstein_(internet_personality)
Sets 'Queen & Slim'; Daniel Kaluuya Stars, Melina Matsoukas Directs Lena Waithe Script". Deadline. Retrieved January 17, 2019. Sneider, Jeff (June 13
List of Universal Pictures films (2010–2019)
List_of_Universal_Pictures_films_(2010–2019)
American actress (born 1987)
Nordyke, Kimberly (2021-06-09). "Kerry Washington, Catherine O'Hara, Lena Waithe, Kelly Clarkson Among 2021 Gracie Awards Honorees (Exclusive)". The Hollywood
Shannon_Thornton
Fictional character, The Bear TV series
Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe. Retrieved 2026-05-22 – via YouTube. & "Building a Legacy with Robert Townsend". Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe – via Apple Podcasts
Emmanuel_Adamu
American actress
on 2020-11-05. Retrieved 2020-08-06. Andreeva, Nellie (2018-09-25). "Lena Waithe TBS Comedy Pilot 'Twenties' Casts Its Leads". Deadline. Archived from
Christina_Elmore
2020 American drama television series
Nordyke, Kimberly (June 9, 2021). "Kerry Washington, Catherine O'Hara, Lena Waithe, Kelly Clarkson Among 2021 Gracie Awards Honorees (Exclusive)". The Hollywood
P-Valley
2019 American documentary television series
Lena Waithe" October 23, 2019 (2019-10-23) Saucy crawfish, deep-fried brownies, bowling alley chow and sneaker shopping are all on the menu as Lena and
Breakfast,_Lunch_&_Dinner
US magazine for Black American women
Award: Nina Shaw Legend Award: Debbie Allen Honorees: Tiffany Haddish, Lena Waithe, Danai Gurira, Tessa Thompson Theme: The Power of our Presence: Art and
Essence_(magazine)
American TV host and comedian (born 1967)
Dino-Ray (January 16, 2018). "Shorty Awards Nominees: Tiffany Haddish, Lena Waithe Among Those Recognized For Social Media Excellence". Deadline. Retrieved
Jimmy_Kimmel
American TV director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1962)
Night" (2015) Aziz Ansari & Alan Yang for "Parents" (2016) Aziz Ansari & Lena Waithe for "Thanksgiving" (2017) Amy Sherman-Palladino for "Pilot" (The Marvelous
Steven_Levitan
American casting director and film producer (1961–Present)
Regina King, Kerry Washington, Tim Story, F. Gary Gray, Craig Brewer, Lena Waithe, Bruna Papandrea, and Graham King. Kimberly started her career with an
Kimberly_Hardin
American actor (1922–2020)
Night" (2015) Aziz Ansari & Alan Yang for "Parents" (2016) Aziz Ansari & Lena Waithe for "Thanksgiving" (2017) Amy Sherman-Palladino for "Pilot" (The Marvelous
Carl_Reiner
American filmmaker (born 1940)
Night" (2015) Aziz Ansari & Alan Yang for "Parents" (2016) Aziz Ansari & Lena Waithe for "Thanksgiving" (2017) Amy Sherman-Palladino for "Pilot" (The Marvelous
James_L._Brooks
American composer
Cherish the Day, produced by Ava DuVernay; BET’s Twenties produced by Lena Waithe;[citation needed] HBO’s A Black Lady Sketch Show produced by Robin Thede
Amanda_Jones_(composer)
Canadian filmmaker
2020: Angelina Jolie, Robert Redford, Riley Keough, Bruce Lee Docu, Lena Waithe & LGBTQ+ Rights Pack Lineup". Deadline. Retrieved January 25, 2021. "Flights
Brandon_Cronenberg
American singer-songwriter, producer and DJ
Nominations 2025: See the Full List Here". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2024-12-14. "Lena Waithe and AT&T Debut 4 Artists You Should Know". www.out.com. 2019-08-12. Retrieved
Durand_Bernarr
American entrepreneur
Retrieved 2025-12-24. Sun, Rebecca; Ford, Rebecca (2019-04-30). "From Lena Waithe to Lin-Manuel Miranda: 50 Agents of Change Empowering Diverse Voices
Bing_Chen
American film by Max Barbakow
2020: Angelina Jolie, Robert Redford, Riley Keough, Bruce Lee Docu, Lena Waithe & LGBTQ+ Rights Pack Lineup". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original
Palm_Springs_(2020_film)
American actress
Sirens Lily 1 episode 2015 Chicago Fire Girl 1 episode 2016 Untitled Lena Waithe Project Andrea TV movie 2017–2022 This Is Us Deja Pearson Recurring (season
Lyric_Ross
Israeli actress (born 1995)
Win Big At 2020 Tribeca Film Festival Awards: Alice Wu, Ruthy Pribar, Lena Waithe, Tiffany Johnson, Julia Jansch And More". Forbes. Retrieved 2 April 2020
Shira_Haas
American animated sitcom
gratitude. Josie Totah as Natalie el-Khoury, a transgender camper. Lena Waithe as Lena, one of Missy's cousins. Quinta Brunson as Quinta, one of Missy's
Big Mouth (American TV series)
Big_Mouth_(American_TV_series)
American actress and comedian (born 1970)
inspiration for a reason." The column also quoted praise by Zooey Deschanel and Lena Dunham. In 2002, Fey was ranked in the Hot 100 List at number 80 on Maxim
Tina_Fey
2023 film by Calmatic
Wayne Odell Beckham Jr. Mark Cuban Jamal Olori Kid 'n Play Anthony Davis Lena Waithe Chauncey Hit-Boy Hollis Big Sean Karrueche Tran In February 2018, it
House_Party_(2023_film)
American comedian, actor and filmmaker (born 1967)
Night" (2015) Aziz Ansari & Alan Yang for "Parents" (2016) Aziz Ansari & Lena Waithe for "Thanksgiving" (2017) Amy Sherman-Palladino for "Pilot" (The Marvelous
Louis_C.K.
To A.C. Robinson Short Story Grand Rising In Competitive Situation; Lena Waithe Adapting Script With Steven Caple Jr. Directing". Deadline Hollywood
List of Searchlight Pictures films
List_of_Searchlight_Pictures_films
2019 debut novel by Kiley Reid
nominated for Best Fiction, and won the award for Best Debut Novel. Lena Waithe's Hillman Grad Productions and Sight Unseen Pictures pre-emptively acquired
Such_a_Fun_Age
American sitcom (1961–1966)
Night" (2015) Aziz Ansari & Alan Yang for "Parents" (2016) Aziz Ansari & Lena Waithe for "Thanksgiving" (2017) Amy Sherman-Palladino for "Pilot" (The Marvelous
The_Dick_Van_Dyke_Show
2018 dance film directed by Charles Stone III
Produced by Matt Alvarez Simon Horsman Benjamin Jones Jeffrey Soros Lena Waithe Starring Megalyn Echikunwoke Lyndon Smith Eden Sher Marque Richardson
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