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True 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.

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True Whitaker
Born1997 or 1998 (age 27–28)1
Alma materNew York University
Occupation
  • Actress
Years active2021–present
FatherForest 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

  1. 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.
  2. "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.
  3. McHenry, Jackson (2025-11-17). "Her Life Is Material for I Love LA". Vulture. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
  4. Oyenusi, Olamide (2025-11-10). "True Whitaker Loves New York". Interview Magazine. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
  5. McHenry, True Whitaker, Jackson (2025-12-01). "What True Whitaker Watched, Read, and Listened to in 2025". Vulture. Retrieved 2026-02-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)