The parents of actress Lauren London, known for her role in the series “You People,” had a love story that paralleled the romantic journey depicted by Amira and Ezra in the show.
In the series “You People,” the character Amira, portrayed by Lauren London, faces the understandable skepticism of her parents regarding her impending marriage to her boyfriend, Ezra (played by Jonah Hill).
Amira’s father, Akbar (hilariously portrayed by Eddie Murphy), questions whether the nerdy, white, Jewish guy Amira has chosen truly deserves his daughter’s love.
Interestingly, in a real-life parallel, Lauren London’s own parents had a love story reminiscent of that shared by Ezra and Amira.
This raises the question: who are Lauren London’s parents, and are they still in a relationship?
Who are Lauren London Parents?
Lauren London, known for her role in “You People,” has a unique heritage as she is both Black and Jewish.
Her mother was of Black descent, while her father was a white Ashkenazi Jewish man.
During an interview on the PEOPLE Everyday podcast (Yahoo Entertainment), the actress revealed that working on the film helped her explore and connect with her own Jewish roots.
Reflecting on her upbringing, Lauren shared that she primarily grew up with her mother, as her parents divorced when she was three.
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Being raised by a single Black mother shaped her experiences and perspectives during her formative years.
Lauren London expressed a deep personal connection to the filming of “You People,” especially due to its setting in Los Angeles.
She mentioned that shooting in certain areas and locations held a personal significance for her.
Additionally, she appreciated the Jewish elements in the film as they provided an opportunity for her to learn new things and expand her knowledge.
Regarding Lauren London’s parents, their names have not been officially confirmed.
It is possible that Lauren chooses to keep this information private, particularly if her parents prefer to maintain their privacy and avoid public attention, respecting their famous daughter’s wishes.
‘You People’ Lauren London
With “You People” now available for streaming on Netflix, many are curious about what’s next for Lauren London in terms of her career.
However, as per her IMDb page, it doesn’t appear that she has any upcoming movie projects at the moment.
Instead, Lauren has been actively sharing modeling pictures on her Instagram, where she has amassed a following of 10 million people.
Through her posts, she introduces looks from her fashion collection called “L.A. Love Story,” which draws inspiration from her hometown of Los Angeles and pays tribute to her late boyfriend, Nipsey Hussle, who is also the father of her son, Kross.
During an appearance on the Drew Barrymore Show, Lauren opened up about the challenges she faced in returning to acting following Nipsey’s tragic passing.
She emphasized the importance of feeling safe and being intentional about her collaborations.
She expressed gratitude for working with the director and co-writer Kenya Barris, as well as Jonah Hill, both of whom created a supportive and secure environment during the making of “You People.”
