Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Lena Diane Waithe |
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| Nickname | Katraukus |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Tattoo | On her right hand: face |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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Relationships & More
| Husband/Spouse | Alana Mayo (m. 2019; div. 2021) |
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Family
| Father | Lawrence David Waithe |
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| Mother | Ethel Laverne |
Career
| Debut | Lena made her television debut with the series 'The Comeback' in 2014, taking on the role of Summer. As a producer, she was involved in the creation of 'Them' in 2021. |
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| Recognition | She gained acclaim for her role in the Netflix series 'Master of None' between 2015 and 2021, and also made significant contributions as a writer and producer for projects including 'Ready Player One' and 'Queen & Slim'. |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/lenawaithe/ | |
| https://x.com/LenaWaithe |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Lena was inspired to become a television writer at the age of seven, supported by her single mother and grandmother. | |
| Her father passed away when she was only 15 years old. | |
| Lena's great-grandfather emigrated from Barbados to Boston in 1921. | |
| Before her breakout role, she worked in various roles, including at a movie theater and as an assistant on a sitcom. | |
| Waithe has been recognized as one of Variety's 10 Comedians to Watch in 2014. | |
| In 2018, she made history by becoming the first Black queer woman featured on the cover of Vanity Fair magazine. | |
| She is the founder of Hillman Grad Productions and developed the autobiographical drama series 'The Chi'. | |
| During her time in Los Angeles, she quickly established herself in the industry by securing a role with the producers of 'Girlfriends'. | |
| In an interview, she humorously noted her deep dish pizza preference, making a distinction from what others refer to as pizza. |
