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 ...

Actor Tequan Richmond has signed with Eris Talent Agency for representation. Richmond is known for his role as Drew on ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 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 ...

Book publisher powerhouse Molly Stern started her own company on the premise of using influential creators to surface overlooked talent. Lena Waithe is taking the blows so you don’t have to Lena ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...