Lauren London facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lauren London
London in 2007
Born	Lauren Nicole London (1984-12-05) December 5, 1984 (age 40) Los Angeles, California, U.S
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2003–present
Partner(s)	Nipsey Hussle (2013–2019; his death)
Children	2

Lauren Nicole London (born December 5, 1984) is an American actress. She is famous for her roles in many films and TV shows. Some of her well-known works include ATL (2006) and This Christmas (2007). She also starred in Madea's Big Happy Family (2011) and Baggage Claim (2013).

On television, she was a part of The Game (2013–2015) and Games People Play (2019). More recently, she appeared in Without Remorse (2021) and You People (2023).

In 2022, Lauren London worked with the sports brand PUMA. They created a special collection called "L.A Love Story." This collection of shoes and clothes was inspired by her hometown, Los Angeles. Some items also honored her late partner, Nipsey Hussle, who passed away in 2019.

Early Life and Education

Lauren London was born in Los Angeles, California. Her mother is African-American, and her father is Ashkenazi Jewish. She went to Palisades Charter High School for two years. After that, she was homeschooled.

Acting Career Highlights

Lauren London started her career by appearing in music videos. She worked with artists like Tyrese, Ludacris, and Snoop Dogg.

Breakthrough with ATL

In 2006, Lauren London had her first big year. She made her TV debut in the show Everybody Hates Chris. In the same year, she got her first movie role. She played the main female character in the film ATL. In this movie, she starred alongside the hip-hop artist T.I.. For her role in ATL, she was nominated for "Best Supporting Actress."

In 2007, London joined the cast of the HBO comedy series Entourage. She played a character named Kelly. Her performance in ATL helped her get a role in the 2007 movie This Christmas. She did not even need to audition for this part. Also in 2007, she became a model for the Sean John women's clothing line.

In 2008, London played the character Christina in the TV show 90210. Her next film role was "Ivy" in the 2009 movie Next Day Air. That same year, she played Cammy Alcott in the film I Love You, Beth Cooper.

Later Career and TV Roles

In 2011, Lauren London appeared in Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family. She also made a short appearance in the TV show Single Ladies. London then joined the popular BET show The Game. She played a character named Kiera, who was a former child star. She was a main cast member from the sixth season until the show ended in 2015.

In 2013, London co-starred in the movie Baggage Claim. She acted alongside Paula Patton and Jill Scott. In 2016, she played "Ginger" in the film The Perfect Match. In 2018, London starred in the Lifetime movies Always & 4Ever and Poinsettias for Christmas.

In 2019, London took on the lead role of Vanessa King in the BET show Games People Play. In 2021, she starred in the movie Without Remorse, which was released on Prime Video. In January 2023, London appeared in the comedy film You People on Netflix. She shared that filming this movie helped her learn more about her Jewish family background.

Family Life

Lauren London is a mother of two sons. Her first son, Kameron Carter, was born in 2009. His father is the rapper Lil Wayne. Lauren London has stated that she and Lil Wayne have known each other for a long time and remain good friends.

Her second son, Kross Ermias Asghedom, was born in 2016. His father was the American rapper Nipsey Hussle. Lauren London and Nipsey Hussle were partners from 2013 until his death in 2019.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Lauren London para niños

• Hip hop models