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Lena Waithe (/ w eɪ θ /; born May 17, 1984) is an American actress, producer, and screenwriter. She is the creator of the Showtime drama series The Chi (2018–present) and the BET comedy series Boomerang (2019–20) and Twenties (2020–21).
Lena Waithe was born on 17 May 1984 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. She is a producer and writer, known for Master of None (2015), Ready Player One (2018) and Queen & Slim (2019). She has been married to Alana Mayo since November 2019.
Jun 27, 2024 · Waithe became the first Black woman ever to win an Emmy for comedy writing on the show Master of None. She's also the creator of the comedy series Boomerang and Twenties. She wrote the...
Lena Waithe was born on May 17, 1984 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. She is a producer and writer, known for Master of None (2015), Ready Player One (2018) and Queen & Slim (2019). She has been married to Alana Mayo since November 2019.
4 days ago · Lena Waithe made history back in 2017. She was the first Black woman to win an Emmy for comedy writing for the show "Master Of None." Since then, she's created a number of other TV shows, including "The Chi." That show is based on her experience growing up in Chicago, and it just wrapped its sixth ...
Feb 10, 2024 · Lena Waithe talks working at Blockbuster and crushing on Jennifer Aniston. Lena Waithe grew up in Chicago, and by her own account fell in love with TV when she was a kid. That led her to a...
Dec 21, 2023 · Lena Waithe, an Emmy-winning writer and producer, is the creator of series including “The Chi,” “Boomerang” and “Twenties.”
4 days ago · Why Lena Waithe says 'The Wizard of Oz' is almost a Bible to life Emmy winner Lena Waithe, who wrote for Master of None and created the show The Chi, answers questions about her life from a deck ...
Feb 3, 2023 · Lena Waithe’s Hillman Grad has much to celebrate in just the first few months of the new year: with two films, “A Thousand and One” and “Kokomo City” winning big at Sundance; the family ...
Jan 21, 2024 · Lena Waithe, who is a juror at Sundance, believes the festival “really sets the tone for the year,” citing “Past Lives” as an example from last year.
