Naturi Naughton caught the attention of many as Tasha St. Patrick on the TV series, Power. This, however, is not her first time in the limelight. Before transitioning into acting, the actress was a part of the girl group 3LW.
On Power, Naturi Naughton is the wife of Ghost, a drug-dealing crime boss. However, in real life, she is a fun-loving and hardworking mother to a beautiful baby girl. Here is all we know about the actress.
Table of Contents
- Biography
- Family and Background
- Naturi Naughton Age
- Naturi Naughton in Power
- Movies and TV Shows
- Naturi Naughton Net Worth
- Naturi Naughton Baby
- Naturi Naughton Husband
- Naturi Naughton Hot News
Biography
Naturi Cora Maria Naughton was born on May 20, 1984, in East Orange, New Jersey. She grew up in a family that valued education and hard work. Her father, Ezra, was an accountant, while her mother, Brenda, worked as a paralegal. From a young age, Naturi showed an interest in performing arts.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Naturi Cora Maria Naughton |
| Date of Birth | May 20, 1984 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Place of Birth | East Orange, New Jersey, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Black-American |
| Height | 5 ft |
| Weight | 51 kgs |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter, Actress |
| Net Worth | $800,000 |
Family and Background
The actress was born in East Orange, New Jersey in 1984 to Ezra and Brenda Naughton. Her parents worked as an accountant and paralegal, respectively. From a young age, Naughton knew that she wanted to be a performer. She idolized Whitney Houston and at five-years-old, she joined the church choir in her hometown.
She joined St. Joseph's Catholic School and later attended Immaculate Conception High School in Montclair, New Jersey. At the age of 15, she, along with Adrienne Bailon and Kiely Williams, formed the RnB/Pop girl group, 3 Little Women, also known as 3LW.
Naturi Naughton Age
Naturi Naughton was born on May 20, 1984. She is currently 35 years old and will be turning 36 in a few months. Her age reflects a rich career that has spanned over a decade in the entertainment industry.
Naturi Naughton in Power
Her most prominent role to date has to be as Tasha in Power. On the show, Naughton plays the loving and supportive wife of drug-dealing businessman James St. Patrick, aka Ghost (played by Omari Hardwick). As the show progresses, she learns of her husband's infidelity, and her love turns to hate and resentment.
Throughout the show, her character goes through incredible growth. She faces trials within her marriage, a rebellious child, and threats to her life and loved ones. The actress has been on the show since its premiere in 2014 and has featured in all 63 episodes, with the show currently in its sixth and final season.
Movies and TV Shows
While she has been associated with the Starz show in recent years, Naturi Naughton has been acting professionally for more than ten years. Here are some notable movies and shows that she has appeared in:
- Notorious (2009) - She portrayed rapper Lil Kim in this biography about hip-hop artist Notorious B.I.G.
- Fame (2009) - Denise Dupree
- The Client List - Played Kendra in eight episodes of the series.
- Queen of the South (2018) - Guest appearance as Sasha Bishop.
Naturi Naughton Net Worth
Naturi has a net worth of about $800,000. Despite her early success in the music industry, her wealth primarily comes from her acting career. This demonstrates her ability to transition successfully from music to acting, gaining recognition and financial stability in both fields.
Naturi Naughton Baby
The actress welcomed her beautiful baby girl on July 19, 2017. Daughter Zuri weighed about 2.7 kilograms when she was born. Before Zuri's arrival, Naturi had a lovely baby shower surrounded by family and friends, held at The Dazzler Hotel in Brooklyn, New York.
Naturi Naughton Husband
Naturi Naughton is not currently married. She was in a long-term relationship with her boyfriend, Ben, but they broke up three months after Zuri was born. Naturi kept their breakup a secret for two years due to feelings of embarrassment and shame, but she has since moved on and is suspected to be in a relationship with Sinqua Walls.
Naturi Naughton Hot News
In early November 2019, the star got into an internet feud with Power executive producer and co-star, 50 Cent. Despite this incident, the actress chose to take the high road and used the opportunity to promote her new book instead of retaliating against the insult.
Naturi Naughton has made a significant name for herself in the acting industry, and fans are excited to see what new projects she will pursue after Power concludes.
