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<h2>Early Life and Family Background</h2>
<p>Sanaa McCoy Lathan was born on September 19, 1971, in New York City to Eleanor McCoy and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_Lathan">Stan Lathan</a>. Her first name, Sanaa, translates from Swahili as “work of art,” and also means “shining light” in Arabic. She is of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Americans">African American</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Native_Americans_in_the_United_States">Native American</a> descent. Her mother, Eleanor, was an actress and dancer, while her father, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_Lathan">Stan</a>, is a well-regarded television producer known for his work with PBS and other network programs.</p>
<p>Lathan has one brother, DJ Tendaji Lathan, and three sisters: Colette, Lilane, and Arielle Lathan.</p>

<h2>Education and Early Stage Career</h2>
<p>Lathan attended the Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics. She later earned a bachelor's degree in English from the University of California, Berkeley before enrolling at Yale University, where she received a master’s degree in drama. While at Yale, Lathan performed in several Shakespearean productions, laying the foundation for a successful theater career. Upon graduation, she earned acclaim for her work both off-Broadway and on stage in Los Angeles.</p>

<h2>Transition to Television and Early Acting Roles</h2>
<p>Setting her professional base in Los Angeles, Lathan began her on-screen career with guest spots on several popular television shows in the 1990s, including “In the House,” “Family Matters,” “NYPD Blue,” and “Moesha.” Her stage performance in “To Take Arms” earned her a NAACP Theatrical Award, affirming her talent in both theater and screen acting.</p>

<h2>Breakthrough Roles and Critical Recognition</h2>
<p>Lathan gained wider recognition in 1998 when she portrayed the mother of the title character, played by <a href="/biography/wesley-snipes">Wesley Snipes</a>, in the film "Blade." She followed this with roles in “Life,” alongside <a href="/biography/martin-lawrence">Martin Lawrence</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Murphy">Eddie Murphy</a>, as well as ensemble casts in “The Best Man” and “The Wood.”</p>
<p>Her breakout performance came in 2000 with the film “Love & Basketball,” in which she played a talented athlete navigating her passion for the game and her relationship with a fellow player. The role earned her the 2001 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture. She also received a nomination for Best Actress at the Independent Spirit Awards and was honored with a BET Award.</p>

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<h2>Established Film Career and Box Office Success</h2>
<p>In 2003, Lathan starred opposite <a href="/biography/denzel-washington">Denzel Washington</a> in the thriller “Out of Time.” That same year, she took the lead role in “Alien vs. Predator,” a science-fiction action film that was an international success, grossing over $171 million worldwide. In 2006, she co-starred with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Baker">Simon Baker</a> in the romantic comedy-drama “Something New,” which explored themes of interracial romance—a recurring element in some of her roles.</p>

<h2>Voice Acting and Television Work</h2>
<p>From 2009 to 2013, Lathan provided the voice for Donna Tubbs on the animated series “The Cleveland Show,” a spin-off of “Family Guy.” She continued vocal performances on “Family Guy” and appeared in TV series such as “Real Husbands of Hollywood” and “Tilda.”</p>
<p>In 2011, she appeared in the ensemble cast of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Soderbergh">Steven Soderbergh</a>’s pandemic thriller “Contagion,” which earned critical acclaim and commercial success.</p>

<h2>Notable Filmography</h2>
<p>Sanaa Lathan is best known for her roles in a range of films, including “Miracle in the Woods,” “Blade,” “The Wood,” “The Best Man,” “Catfish in Black Bean Sauce,” “Life,” “Love & Basketball,” “Brown Sugar,” “Out of Time,” “Alien vs. Predator,” “The Family That Preys,” “Wonderful World,” “The Best Man Holiday,” “The Perfect Guy,” “Approaching the Unknown,” and “Now You See Me 2.” She also continued her association with “The Best Man” franchise in its sequel “The Best Man: The Final Chapters.”</p>
<p>Her television contributions include roles in “In the House,” “Family Matters,” “NYPD Blue,” “The Cleveland Show,” “Family Guy,” “Tilda,” and “Real Husbands of Hollywood.”</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Net Worth</h2>
<p>Sanaa Lathan has an estimated net worth of $4 million. She has never been married to <a href="/biography/shemar-moore">actor</a> <a href="/biography/shemar-moore">Shemar Moore</a>; the reported dates and events regarding a marriage in 1985 are inaccurate and unsupported by credible sources. Lathan does not have children and has largely kept her personal life private while focusing on her career.</p>

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