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Sanaa Lathan

Established Film Career and Box Office Success

In 2003, Lathan starred opposite Denzel Washington 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 Simon Baker in the romantic comedy-drama “Something New,” which explored themes of interracial romance—a recurring element in some of her roles.

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Voice Acting and Television Work

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.”

In 2011, she appeared in the ensemble cast of Steven Soderbergh’s pandemic thriller “Contagion,” which earned critical acclaim and commercial success.

Notable Filmography

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.”

Her television contributions include roles in “In the House,” “Family Matters,” “NYPD Blue,” “The Cleveland Show,” “Family Guy,” “Tilda,” and “Real Husbands of Hollywood.”

Personal Life and Net Worth

Sanaa Lathan has an estimated net worth of $4 million. She has never been married to actor Shemar Moore; 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.

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Quick Facts
Birth Date: 19 Sep, 1971
Age: 48 yrs
Citizenship: United States of America
Birth Place: New York City
Education: University of California, Berkeley
Yale School of Drama
Gender: Female
Description: American actress and voice actress
Net Worth 2021: 5 million
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Last Modified: Jul 29 2025
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