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Paula Patton
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Paula Maxine Patton
December 5, 1975 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Alma mater | University of Southern California (BA) |
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| Years active | 2005–present |
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Paula Maxine Patton (born December 5, 1975) is an American actress and producer. She started her acting career in 2005. Paula Patton has starred in many popular movies. Some of her well-known films include Déjà Vu (2006) and Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011). She also appeared in Precious (2009) and Warcraft (2016).
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Early Life and Education
Paula Patton was born in Los Angeles, California. Her mother, Joyce, was a school teacher. Her father, Charles Patton, was a lawyer. Paula's mother has German and Dutch family roots. Her father is African-American.
Paula went to Alexander Hamilton High School. After high school, she started college at the University of California, Berkeley. She later moved to the University of Southern California's Film School. After finishing her studies, she worked on documentaries for PBS.
Acting Career Highlights
Paula Patton began her career by providing extra singing for Usher's 2004 album. She also helped write songs for Robin Thicke, using the name "Max." This name came from her middle name, Maxine.
Her first movie role was a small part in the 2005 romantic comedy Hitch. She acted alongside Will Smith in this film. Later that year, she also appeared in the drama movie London. In 2006, she was in the musical film Idlewild.
Patton's big chance came in 2006. She got a main role in the science fiction movie Déjà Vu. She starred with Denzel Washington. The movie was a big success, earning over $180 million around the world.
In 2009, Paula played Ms. Blu Rain in the drama film Precious. Her role was a teacher at an alternative high school in Harlem, New York. She helped and guided students who faced many challenges. This film was highly praised by critics.
In 2011, Patton took on a major role in the action film Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. She played Jane Carter. This movie was a huge hit, making almost $700 million worldwide. It was also praised by critics. In the same year, she had a leading role in the comedy movie Jumping the Broom.
In 2013, Paula co-starred with Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg in the action comedy 2 Guns. She also starred in the romantic comedy Baggage Claim.
In 2016, Patton appeared in several films. She was in the romantic comedy The Perfect Match. She also acted with Adam Sandler in the comedy The Do-Over. A big role for her that year was Garona Halforcen in the fantasy film Warcraft.
In 2017, Paula starred in the ABC drama series Somewhere Between. More recently, in 2019, she starred in the BET+ film Sacrifice. She also continued her role in the Sacrifice TV series in 2021.
Personal Life
Paula Patton met recording artist Robin Thicke when she was 15 years old. They met at a hip-hop club in Los Angeles. They started dating in 1993 and got married on June 11, 2005.
On April 6, 2010, Paula gave birth to their son, Julian Fuego. Paula and Robin announced their separation on February 24, 2014. They had been together for 21 years and married for almost nine years. Their divorce was finalized on March 20, 2015. They later reached an agreement regarding the care of their son.
Awards and Recognition
Paula Patton has been recognized for her acting.
- In 2009, she won an award from the Boston Society of Film Critics. This was for her work as part of the cast in the movie Precious.
- She was also nominated for other awards for her roles in films like Déjà Vu, Precious, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, and Jumping the Broom.
See also
In Spanish: Paula Patton para niños
