KOKOnista Of The Day: Paula Patton Is The Definition Of A Strong, Smart And Successful Black Woman
Paula Maxine Patton is an American actress and the definition of a strong black woman.
Patton was born in Los Angeles, California, to Joyce (née Vanraden), a school teacher, and Charles Patton, a lawyer. Her mother is European-American and her father is African-American. She graduated from Alexander Hamilton High School, and then started college at University of California, Berkeley, transferring to University of Southern California’s Film School after her first year. Shortly after completing her studies, she won a three-month assignment making documentaries for PBS.
Patton made her feature film debut in the 2005 comedy Hitch, and had starring roles in the films Déjà Vu, Precious, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, 2 Guns, and Warcraft.
Grammy award winning singer Robin Thicke and his actress wife Paula Patton at the beach in Miami Beach, FL. The ‘Can U Believe’ crooner and his wife spent Sunday afternoon relaxing in the ocean. Paula, who wore a small brown bikini and Chanel sunglasses, is co-starring with Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible IV – Ghost Protocol.
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