Waithe told theGrio exclusively that working as an assistant on the long-running UPN sitcom changed her life. Lena Waithe is an Emmy-winning, Tony-nominated actress, producer and screenwriter who has ...

Cynthia Erivo was honored at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards on Feb. 27, but she wasn’t there alone. Even though she walked the red carpet solo, her girlfriend Lena Waithe was there to ...

Waithe was previously married to Alana Mayo, a film executive and the president of Orion Pictures. Though Waithe and Erivo are usually tight-lipped about their relationship, they often attend industry ...

Lena Waithe is celebrating Cynthia Erivo and her wickedly successful new movie. As Wicked: Part One hit theaters this past weekend, Waithe, 40, reposted several photos, clips and articles highlighting ...

Lena Waithe isn’t aiming only to entertain with her latest project—she’s looking to spark genuine connection, both public and deeply meaningful, about legacy and impact. With her new podcast Legacy ...

Lena Waithe and Cynthia Erivo pose at the opening night of “Stephen Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along” on Broadway at The Hudson Theater on October 8, 2023, in New York City. (Photo by Bruce ...

The Emmy winner’s Hillman Grad banner was previously housed at Amazon. By Lesley Goldberg Television Editor, West Coast As part of the move to WBTV, where Waithe will develop and produce new TV fare ...

At 40, Lena Waithe already has an impressive legacy, with dozens of writing, acting and production credits. She was the first Black woman to win... Lena Waithe's religion is 'The Wizard of Oz.' Here's ...

Emmy Award-winning actor/producer Lena Waithe has teamed back up with Indeed to expand her Rising Voices initiative to amplify the creative works of BIPOC filmmakers. Waithe’s Hillman Grad Productions ...

Many know of Lena Waithe as an Emmy-winning writer, producer, actor, and founder of Hillman Grad Productions. She’s celebrated within the entertainment industry for her storytelling work on "Master of ...

Lena Waithe and her Hillman Grad Productions have come back together with employment website Indeed to continue their mission of supporting and investing in filmmakers of color. Rising Voices returns ...

Lena Waithe is an Emmy-winning, Tony-nominated actress, producer and screenwriter who has created hit shows like “The Chi” and “Twenties.” But 20 years ago, she was just a fresh-faced assistant ...