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American actress

Paula Patton Patton in 2015 Born Paula Maxine Patton (1975-12-05) December 5, 1975 (age 50) Los Angeles, California, U.S. Other name Max Alma mater University of Southern California (BA) Occupations Actress producer Years active 2005–present Spouse Robin Thicke ​ ​ (m. 2005; div. 2015)​ Children 1

**Paula Maxine Patton** (born December 5, 1975)[1] is an American actress and producer. Patton made her feature film debut in the 2005 comedy *[Hitch](/source/Hitch_(film))*, and has had starring roles in the films *[Déjà Vu](/source/D%C3%A9j%C3%A0_Vu_(2006_film))* (2006), *[Idlewild](/source/Idlewild_(film))* (2006), *[Precious](/source/Precious_(film))* (2009), *[Jumping the Broom](/source/Jumping_the_Broom)* (2011), *[Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol](/source/Mission%3A_Impossible_%E2%80%93_Ghost_Protocol)* (2011), *[2 Guns](/source/2_Guns)* (2013), *[Warcraft](/source/Warcraft_(film))* (2016), and *[Sacrifice](/source/Sacrifice_(TV_series))* (2019).

## Early life and education

Patton was born on December 5, 1975 in [Los Angeles](/source/Los_Angeles), [California](/source/California), to Joyce (née Vanraden), a school teacher, and Charles Patton, a lawyer. Her mother is of German and Dutch descent,[2] and her father is African-American.[3][4][5] She graduated from [Alexander Hamilton High School](/source/Alexander_Hamilton_High_School_(Los_Angeles)), and then started college at [University of California, Berkeley](/source/University_of_California%2C_Berkeley), transferring to [University of Southern California's Film School](/source/USC_School_of_Cinematic_Arts) after her first year. Shortly after completing her studies, she won a three-month assignment making documentaries for [PBS](/source/PBS).[6][7]

## Career

Patton provided additional vocals for [Usher](/source/Usher_(singer)) on his 2004 album *[Confessions](/source/Confessions_(Usher_album))*. She provided the female vocal counterpart on the song "Can U Handle It?" which was co-written by Robin Thicke, whom she would later marry.[8] Patton has song-writing credits on multiple Robin Thicke albums under the name "Max", derived from her middle name (Maxine). Patton made her film debut with a small part in the 2005 romantic comedy film *[Hitch](/source/Hitch_(film))*, alongside [Will Smith](/source/Will_Smith).[9] In the same year, she followed that with a small part in the drama film *[London](/source/London_(2005_drama_film))*. In 2006, she appeared alongside [OutKast](/source/OutKast) members [Andre Benjamin](/source/Andre_Benjamin) and [Big Boi](/source/Big_Boi) in the musical film *[Idlewild](/source/Idlewild_(film))* written and directed by [Bryan Barber](/source/Bryan_Barber).[10]

Patton's big break came in 2006 when she landed the pivotal female lead role of Claire Kuchever in the science fiction thriller *[Déjà Vu](/source/D%C3%A9j%C3%A0_Vu_(2006_film))* alongside [Denzel Washington](/source/Denzel_Washington).[11] The film received mixed reviews from critics, but was a box office hit, grossing over US$180 million worldwide.[12] She also appeared in her then-husband [Robin Thicke](/source/Robin_Thicke)'s "Lost Without You" video in 2006.[13] In an interview with [Hot 97](/source/Hot_97) Paula revealed on [Ebro in the Morning](/source/Ebro_in_the_Morning) that she ghostwrote with her ex-husband [Robin Thicke](/source/Robin_Thicke) under the name Max Haddington. In 2008, Patton played television reporter Kate Madison in the comedy-drama *[Swing Vote](/source/Swing_Vote_(2008_film))* alongside [Kevin Costner](/source/Kevin_Costner) and Amy Carson, the wife of Ben ([Kiefer Sutherland](/source/Kiefer_Sutherland)) in the supernatural horror film *[Mirrors](/source/Mirrors_(2008_film))*. In [Lee Daniels](/source/Lee_Daniels)'s critically acclaimed drama film *[Precious](/source/Precious_(film))* (2009), she played Ms. Blu Rain, a teacher at the alternative high school in [Harlem](/source/Harlem), New York, who teaches and mentors disadvantaged students, including the titular character, Claireece Precious Jones ([Gabourey Sidibe](/source/Gabourey_Sidibe)). She later co-starred as [Queen Latifah](/source/Queen_Latifah)'s character's god-sister in the romantic comedy *[Just Wright](/source/Just_Wright)* (2010).[14]

Patton with [Tom Cruise](/source/Tom_Cruise) and [Anil Kapoor](/source/Anil_Kapoor) at the screening of *Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol* in 2011

In late 2010, it was announced that Patton would succeed [Sharon Stone](/source/Sharon_Stone) as the new full time assistant district attorney on the [NBC](/source/NBC) crime drama series, *[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit](/source/Law_%26_Order%3A_Special_Victims_Unit)*.[15][16] When Patton was cast in the lead female role in action film *[Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol](/source/Mission%3A_Impossible_%E2%80%93_Ghost_Protocol)*, however, her role on *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit* was reduced to one episode. She was replaced by [Melissa Sagemiller](/source/Melissa_Sagemiller).[17] *Mission: Impossible* was released on December 16, 2011, and was a critical and commercial success, grossing almost [US$](/source/United_States_dollar)700 million worldwide.[18] Also in 2011, Patton played the leading role in the comedy film *[Jumping the Broom](/source/Jumping_the_Broom)*.[19][20]

In 2013, Patton co-starred alongside [Denzel Washington](/source/Denzel_Washington) and [Mark Wahlberg](/source/Mark_Wahlberg) in the action comedy film *[2 Guns](/source/2_Guns)*, and starred in the leading role in the romantic comedy film *[Baggage Claim](/source/Baggage_Claim_(film))*. The latter film received negative reviews from numerous critics.[21] On February 24, 2015, it was announced that Patton was cast as lead character in the ABC crime drama pilot *Runner*.[22][23] It was not picked up to series.

In 2016, Patton starred in the romantic comedy film *[The Perfect Match](/source/The_Perfect_Match_(2016_film))*, alongside [Terrence Jenkins](/source/Terrence_J) and [Cassie Ventura](/source/Cassie_Ventura), appeared alongside [Adam Sandler](/source/Adam_Sandler) and [David Spade](/source/David_Spade) in direct-to-[Netflix](/source/Netflix) comedy film *[The Do-Over](/source/The_Do-Over)*,[24][25] and starred as Garona Halforcen in the *[Warcraft](/source/Warcraft_(film))* film adaptation, released in June.[26]

In January 2017, Patton was cast in the lead role of the [ABC](/source/American_Broadcasting_Company) drama series *[Somewhere Between](/source/Somewhere_Between_(TV_series))*, which premiered as a [mid-season replacement](/source/Mid-season_replacement) on July 24, 2017, and was cancelled after one season.[27] In 2019, she starred in the [BET+](/source/BET%2B) first original film, *[Sacrifice](/source/Sacrifice_(TV_series))*.[28]

Patton at the *[InStyle](/source/InStyle)* Party at the [2012 Toronto International Film Festival](/source/2012_Toronto_International_Film_Festival).

In April 2025, she is set with [Joel McHale](/source/Joel_McHale) for musical indie *Reimagined*[29].

## Personal life

In 1991, at age 15, Patton met recording artist [Robin Thicke](/source/Robin_Thicke), who was then 14, at an under-21 hip-hop club called Balistyx (co-founded and co-hosted by [David Faustino](/source/David_Faustino)) on the [Sunset Strip](/source/Sunset_Strip) in Los Angeles, when Thicke asked her to dance.[30][31] According to Thicke, he sang [Stevie Wonder](/source/Stevie_Wonder)'s "[Jungle Fever](/source/Jungle_Fever_(soundtrack)#Track_listing)" to her as they danced.[31] The couple did not begin dating until 1993[32] and married on June 11, 2005. Patton gave birth to their son, Julian Fuego, on April 6, 2010.[33] They announced their separation on February 24, 2014, after 21 years together and almost nine years of marriage.[34][35][36] On October 8, 2014, Patton officially filed for divorce and joint custody of their son.[37] The divorce was finalized on March 20, 2015.[38]

In January 2017, a judge denied Patton's request to limit Thicke's custody after she accused him of [child abuse](/source/Child_abuse).[39] Later that month, Patton was granted sole custody and a restraining order that included their son Julian and her mother Joyce Patton against Thicke after she accused him of [domestic violence](/source/Domestic_violence), [infidelity](/source/Infidelity), and [drug](/source/Substance_abuse) and [alcohol addiction](/source/Alcoholism). Patton and Thicke reached a custody agreement in August 2017.

## Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 2005 Hitch Mandy London Alex 2006 Idlewild Angel Davenport / Sally B. Shelly Déjà Vu Claire Kuchever 2008 Mirrors Amy Carson Swing Vote Kate Madison 2009 Precious Ms. Blu Rain 2010 Just Wright Morgan Alexander 2011 Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol Jane Carter Jumping the Broom Sabrina Watson 2012 Disconnect Cindy Hull 2013 2 Guns Deb Mercy Cynthia Short film Baggage Claim Montana Moore 2014 About Last Night Allison 2016 Past Forward Pursuing Photographer #2 Short film The Perfect Match Sherry Also producer The Do-Over Heather Fishman Warcraft Garona Halforcen 2018 Traffik Brea Also producer 2020 Four Kids and It Alice 2025 Finding Faith Faith Mitchell [40]

Television Year Title Role Notes 2005 Murder Book Det. Angela Kellogg Unsold TV pilot 2010 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit A.D.A. Mikka Von Episode: "Wet" 2012 Single Ladies Layla Twilight Episodes: "The Business of Friendship" and "Fast Love" 2013 Sesame Street Herself Episode: "Best House of the Year" The View Herself / Guest Co-Hostess Episode: "Episode #17.7" 2015 Runner Lauren Marks Unsold TV pilot Project Runway Herself / Guest Judge Episode: "Haute Tech Couture" 2017 Somewhere Between Laura Price Main role; 10 episodes 2021 Sacrifice Daniella Hernandez Main role; 10 episodes 2022 Devil's Promise Jennifer 6 episodes 2024 Murder in a Small Town Dr. Elizabeth Lewis Episode: "The Madness Method" 2026 Lanterns TBA Post-production

Other credits Year Title Role Notes 1998 The Howie Mandel Show Production Staff Episode: "Episode dated 26 August 1998" 2000–2002 Medical Diaries Segment producer / Producer 2021–2023 Sacrifice Executive producer / Co-executive producer 21 episodes

## Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result 2007 Black Reel Awards Outstanding Breakthrough Performance Déjà Vu Nominated 2009 Boston Society of Film Critics Best Ensemble Cast Precious Won 2010 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Nominated NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture Nominated Black Reel Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress Nominated 2012 Saturn Awards Best Supporting Actress Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol Nominated Teen Choice Awards Choice Movie Actress – Action Nominated NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture Jumping the Broom Nominated

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