True Whitaker | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1997 or 1998 (age 27–28)1 |
| Alma mater | New York University |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 2021–present |
| Father | Forest Whitaker |
True Whitaker is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Alani Marcus on the 2025 HBO comedy series I Love LA.2
Whitaker is the daughter of actor Forest Whitaker and went to Oakwood in North Hollywood.3 She went to college at NYU and studied acting at the Stella Adler school.3
Personal life
Whitaker lives in the East Village neighborhood of New York City.4
Whitaker's favorite album is Addison by Addison Rae.5
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2025 | Godfather of Harlem | Sister Sandra | 7 episodes |
| 2025–present | I Love LA | Alani Marcus | Main role |
References
References
- Wingco, Tyler Dane (10 December 2025). "'I Love LA' star True Whitaker on playing the show's nepo-baby". Harper's Bazaar Australia. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- "True Whitaker is not afraid to play a nepo baby (or speak Elvish) on 'I Love LA'". Los Angeles Times. 2025-11-24. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
- McHenry, Jackson (2025-11-17). "Her Life Is Material for I Love LA". Vulture. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
- Oyenusi, Olamide (2025-11-10). "True Whitaker Loves New York". Interview Magazine. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
- McHenry, True Whitaker, Jackson (2025-12-01). "What True Whitaker Watched, Read, and Listened to in 2025". Vulture. Retrieved 2026-02-08.
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