Meagan Good was born in 1981 in California. Her mother, Tyra Wardlow-Doyle, served as her manager during her teenage years, while her father, Leondis "Leon" Good, was a police officer with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Good comes from a diverse ethnic background. She has described her maternal grandmother as being of African and Jewish descent, identifying herself as Creole. Her paternal grandmother was of Cherokee and other Native American lineage, while her paternal grandfather’s mother was Black and Puerto Rican from Barbados.
Raised in Canyon Country, California, alongside three siblings, Meagan began acting at the age of four. Surrounded by a supportive family, she transitioned naturally into the entertainment industry at an early age.
Good started her career by appearing as an extra in television shows such as Amen and Doogie Howser, M.D. At age 13, she landed her first film role in the 1995 comedy Friday. Her breakthrough came with the 1997 film Eve's Bayou, where she portrayed the troubled teen Cisely. Her performance earned critical acclaim and a nomination for an NAACP Image Award, helping to solidify her reputation as a serious young actress.
Growing up, Meagan was a fan of music artists like Usher and Justin Timberlake, though she didn’t have specific role models in acting at the time. As her career developed, she cited admiration for actress Charlize Theron, whose work inspired her professional growth.
Meagan Good became widely recognized for her diverse work across film, television, and music videos. In 2011, she appeared as part of the ensemble cast in the hit romantic comedy Think Like a Man, an adaptation of Steve Harvey’s book. She also played the lead role of Joanna Locasto in the NBC drama series Deception.
In 2013, she co-starred in the comedy sequel Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues alongside Will Ferrell, further showcasing her versatility. Over time, Good became known as a “scream queen” due to her roles in horror films like Venom, The Unborn, and Saw V, contributing to her lasting appeal in genre cinema.
Although not raised in a religious household, Meagan Good identifies as a Christian and often speaks about her spirituality. She has expressed in interviews that she strives to align her life and choices with her faith, sometimes voicing concerns about falling short of spiritual expectations. Despite public scrutiny over her style and public image, particularly via social media, she remains committed to expressing her beliefs in her own way.
Good refrained from dating until the age of 22, choosing instead to focus on her career. She later met DeVon Franklin, a producer and Seventh-day Adventist preacher. The couple became engaged in April 2012 and were married in June of that year at Triunfo Creek Winery in Malibu, California. They have publicly shared that they chose to remain celibate until marriage.
As of recent estimates, Meagan Good’s net worth is over $8 million. She continues to live and work in California, balancing her career with her faith and personal commitments.
| Birth Date: | 8 Aug, 1981 |
| Age: | 38 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Film producer Television actor Film actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Panorama City |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American actress and producer |
| Twitter Id: | Meagangood |
| Spouse: | DeVon Franklin [M. 2012] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 10 million |
