Sanaa Lathan

Still, on the topic of names, the meaning behind one’s name can also be an interesting discovery to be made. Well, such was the case for Sanaa Lathan, whose first name is Swahili for “art.” Suffice to say; she has since lived up to it. With her parents being experienced figures in the entertainment industry, Lathan graduated from university as an English major and ultimately finished her studies with a master’s degree in drama.

While still studying, Lathan had the chance to improve on her acting chops by performing in stage plays. Since then, she has garnered even more recognition for her work on screen, appearing in projects such as Blade, Disappearing Acts, Contagion, and Nappily Ever After. Besides being a talented actress, Lathan is also a vegan who makes the most out of her everyday meals: just look at her food log.