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 well-known for her roles in movies and TV shows. Some of her popular works include ATL (2006), This Christmas (2007), and Madea's Big Happy Family (2011). She also starred in TV series like 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 of shoes and clothes called "L.A. Love Story." This collection was inspired by her hometown, Los Angeles. It also featured designs honoring 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 of Ashkenazi Jewish heritage. She attended Palisades Charter High School for two years. After that, she was homeschooled, which means she studied at home.

Acting Career Highlights

Starting Out in Music Videos

Before becoming a well-known actress, Lauren London appeared in many music videos. She worked with famous artists like Tyrese, Ludacris, Pharrell, and Snoop Dogg. These appearances helped her gain experience in front of the camera.

Breakthrough with ATL in 2006

The year 2006 was a big one for Lauren London. She made her first TV appearance in an episode of the sitcom Everybody Hates Chris. In the same year, she got her first movie role in ATL. She played the main female role opposite hip-hop artist T.I.. Her performance in ATL earned her a nomination for "Best Supporting Actress" at the Black Movie Awards.

In 2007, London joined the cast of the HBO comedy series Entourage. She played a character who was a love interest for Turtle, played by Jerry Ferrara. Because of her strong performance in ATL, she was cast in the 2007 film This Christmas without needing to audition. She also became a model for the Sean John women's clothing line.

Roles in Film and Television

In 2008, Lauren London played the character Christina in the first season of the show 90210. Her next movie role was as Ivy in the 2009 film Next Day Air. That same year, she played Cammy Alcott in the movie I Love You, Beth Cooper, directed by Chris Columbus. She also appeared on the covers of popular magazines like King and Jewel.

Continuing Success with The Game and Games People Play

In 2011, London appeared in Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family. She also made a brief appearance in the first episode of VH1's Single Ladies. From 2013 to 2015, Lauren London was a regular cast member on the popular BET show The Game. She played Kiera, a character who was a former child star.

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

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

Personal Life and Family

Lauren London has two children. Her first son, Kameron Carter, was born on September 9, 2009. His father is the rapper Lil Wayne. London has spoken about her long friendship with Lil Wayne, saying he is an intelligent and loving person.

From 2013 until his passing on March 31, 2019, London was in a relationship with American rapper Nipsey Hussle. Their son, Kross Ermias Asghedom, was born on August 31, 2016.

Filmography

Movies

Television Shows

Awards and Nominations

Images for kids

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  London in 2007

See also

In Spanish: Lauren London para niños