Who is Lauren Nicole London? The entertainment and acting world knows Lauren London as an American film and television actress, model, and occasional music video actress. Beginning her career in music videos and later transitioning into film and television, London earned recognition for her performances in the film
ATL as well as the television shows
90210 and
Entourage. Along with her acting career, London is also a spokesmodel for the
Sean John women's collection.
Early life
London was born December 5, 1984 in Los Angeles to an African American mother and a caucasian Jewish father.
[1][2] After attending
Palisades High School, Lauren was home schooled, giving her time to audition for films, music videos and commercials.
Career
London had made appearances in music videos by artists such as
Tyrese,
Ludacris,
Pharrell, and
Snoop Dogg.
[3] Her breakout year came in 2006, where she made her television debut in the "
Everybody Hates Funerals" episode of the sitcom
Everybody Hates Chris.
[3] That same year, London landed her first film role as well, playing hip hop artist
T.I.'s romantic lead in the film
ATL. For her work, London was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the year's Black Movie Awards.
[4] In 2007, London landed a role on the
HBO comedy series
Entourage, playing the character Turtle's (
Jerry Ferrara) love interest.
[5] Later, based on her performance in
ATL, London was given her role in 2007's
This Christmas without having to audition.
[3] London, along with pop/
R&B singers
Cassie and
Asia Nitollano, became one of the spokesmodels for the
Sean John women's collection in 2007 as well.
[6] In 2008, London landed the role of the character Christina in the first season of the show
90210,
[7] originally thought to be a possible romantic interest of
Tristan Wilds' character
Dixon Wilson. London's next film role was the character Ivy in the 2009 release
Next Day Air.
[8][9] The same year, she played the character Cammy Alcott in the
Chris Columbus film
I Love You Beth Cooper.
[10] London has appeared on the cover of such magazines as
Jewel and
King as well.
[11][12]
London returned to films since the birth of her son. She appeared in
Tyler Perry's new movie
Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family, which was released on April 22, 2011. She played Renee,
Bow Wow's character's girlfriend.
Personal life
London gave birth to her first son, Lennox Samuel Ari, was born on September 9, 2009
[13] whose father is rapper
Lil Wayne. The two had previously been romantically linked and engaged in 2007.
She is close friends with
Khloe Kardashian and fellow Sean John model Cassie.
Filmography
Television appearances
In her acting career, London has performed in relatively small roles in episodes for a number of television shows. This list includes appearances in various episodes of shows, while excluding appearances as herself on talk shows, interview shows, ceremonies, and the like.She currently played in the TV Show "Single Ladies"
Music videos
Awards and nominations
Year | Organization | Award | Film | Result |
2006 | Black Movie Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role | ATL | Nominated |
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