Biography
Who is Paula Patton?
Early life and education
Paula Patton was born in Los Angeles, California, on December 5, 1975. Her father, Charles Patton, worked as a lawyer, while her mother, Joyce, was a school teacher. Her mother has German and Dutch ancestry, and her father is African-American.
She attended Alexander Hamilton High School before moving on to higher education. She initially enrolled at the University of California, Berkeley, but later transferred to the USC School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California to complete her studies.
Acting and music career
Paula made her film debut in the 2005 comedy Hitch. Following this, she appeared in the drama London and the musical film Idlewild in 2006. Her role as Claire Kuchever in the science fiction thriller Déjà Vu helped establish her career.
She has worked in many well-known productions, including the film Precious, where she played a teacher named Ms. Blu Rain. Other film credits include Jumping the Broom, 2 Guns, and the Warcraft adaptation. She also appeared in the action film Mission: Impossible, Ghost Protocol.
Beyond acting, she has contributed to the music industry. She provided vocals for Usher on his 2004 album Confessions. She also co-wrote songs for Robin Thicke under the name Max, which comes from her middle name, Maxine.
Television and recent work
Paula had a role on the crime drama Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, though her time on the show was limited after she joined the Mission: Impossible cast. She later starred in the ABC drama series Somewhere Between in 2017.
In 2019, she appeared in the film Sacrifice. Looking toward future projects, she is set to appear with Joel McHale in the musical indie film Reimagined.
Family and personal life
Paula met Robin Thicke in 1991 at a hip-hop club in Los Angeles. The pair married on June 11, 2005, and later had a son named Julian Fuego in 2010. They announced their separation in 2014 and their divorce was finalized in 2015.
During their legal proceedings, Paula accused Thicke of domestic violence, infidelity, and addiction. A judge denied her request to limit his custody in 2017, but she was later granted sole custody and a restraining order. The two eventually reached a custody agreement in August 2017.
Birthday and age
Paula Patton was born on December 5, 1975, which makes Paula 50 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Paula shares the date with 60 other famous people.
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