Sanaa McCoy Lathan was born in New York City, New York, United States, on September 19, 1971, is an American actress. Young Sanaa Lathan first started acting in school theater productions of Shakespeare plays. She began her professional acting career on stage in off-Broadway productions. She got her television debut in NBC sitcom In The House (1996) in episode "The Curse of Hill House", in role as Charese. She made her big screen debut in action movie Drive (1997) in role as Carolyn Brody. Sanaa breakthrough performance came as Vanessa Brooks in superhero film Blade (1998).
Sanaa Lathan height is 5' 7" іn fееt аnd іnсhеѕ or 170 іn cеntіmеtrеѕ, her weight is 130 іn pоunds or 59 іn kіlоgrаmѕ. Her body measurements are bust-waist-hip 35-26-37 in inches or 89-66-94 in cеntіmеtrеѕ, her bra size is 32C with cup size C. She is 53 years old. Her net worth is around 4 million dollars.
Birth Date:
September 19, 1971
Age:
53 years old
Nationality:
United States
Sun Sign:
Virgo
Natural hair color:
Black
Eye Color:
Dark Brown
Net Worth:
$4 Million
Height:
5 ft 7 in | 170 cm
Weight:
59 kg | 130 lbs
Body Measurements:
35-26-37 in | 89-66-94 cm
Bra Size:
32C
Shoe Size:
6.5 US | 37 EU
She played Robyn Stewart in comedy drama films The Best Man (1999) and The Best Man Holiday (2013).
She won the BET Award for Best Actress for her role as Monica Wright in romantic drama movie Love & Basketball (2000).
She was nominated for the American Film Award for Best Actress for her role as Violet Jones in romantic comedy film Nappily Ever After (2018)
She was nominated for the Black Reel Award for Best Actress and the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture for her role as Sidney "Sid" Shaw in romantic comedy film Brown Sugar (2002).
She was nominated for the BET Award for Best Actress for her role as Ann Merai Harrison in thriller movie Out of Time (2003).
Life (1999) - Daisy
The Family That Preys (2008) - Andrea Pratt-Bennett
Wonderful World (2009) - Khadi
Alien vs. Predator (2004) - Alexa Woods
Repentance (2014) - Maggie Carter
Approaching the Unknown (2016) - Emily Maddox
Now You See Me 2 (2016) - Agent Natalie Austin
American Assassin (2017) - CIA Deputy Director Irene Kennedy
Disappearing Acts (2000) - Zora Banks
A Raisin in the Sun (2008) - Beneatha Younger
Native Son (2019) - Trudy Thomas
She directed and starred as Jayda "Jay" Jackson in musical drama movie On The Come Up (2022).
The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat (2024) - Barbara Jean
She was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series and won the Black Reel Award for Outstanding Guest Actress, Drama Series for Television for her role as Lisa Arthur in HBO satirical black comedy drama television series Succession (2021).
LateLine (1998–1999) NBC - Briana Gilliam
Nip/Tuck (2006) FX - Michelle Landau
She voiced Donna Tubbs in The Cleveland Show (2009-2013).
She played Ashe Akino in drama television miniseries Shots Fired (2017).
The Affair (2018–2019) Showtime - Jenelle
She voiced Donna Tubbs / Fangirl / Backup Singer in animated sitcom Family Guy (2010-2024).
She voiced Catwoman in animated superhero series Harley Quinn (2020-2023).
The Best Man: The Final Chapters (2022) Peacock - Robyn Stewart
Curb Your Enthusiasm (2024) HBO - Sibby Sanders
Attended Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics.
Graduated from University of California, Berkeley, with a bachelor’s degree in English.
Graduated from Yale University, with a master’s degree in drama.
Has brother, Tendaji.
Has African-American ancestry.
Her mother Eleanor McCoy was also actress.
She was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play and won a Theatre World Award for Best Female Lead for her role as Beneatha Younger in a play "A Raisin in the Sun" (2003).
Good friend with actress and comedian Regina Hall.
She voiced Alexa "Lex" Woods in video games: Zen Pinball 2, Pinball FX 2 and Pinball FX 3 (2016).
Lives in Los Angeles, California.
She dated French Montana (2015-2016), Tyrese Gibson (2008-2014), Adawale Ogunleye (2007-2008), Terrell Owens (2006), Omar Epps (1999-2002) and Boris Kodjoe (1993).
Has been engaged to Steve Rifkind (2010-2011).