Paula Patton

Paula Patton
Patton at the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con International
Born	Paula Maxine Patton (1975-12-05) December 5, 1975 (age 41) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Alma mater	University of California, Berkeley University of Southern California
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2004–present
Spouse(s)	Robin Thicke (m. 2005; div. 2015)
Children	1

Paula Maxine Patton (born December 5, 1975) is an American actress. Patton made her film debut in the 2005 comedy film Hitch and starred in the epic fantasy film Warcraft (2016), based on the game series of the same name. Patton has also been the female lead in Déjà Vu, and 2 Guns, she also appeared in the critically successful Precious (2009).

Patton was born in Los Angeles, California, to Joyce (née Vanraden), a school teacher, and Charles Patton, a lawyer. Her mother is white and her father is African-American. She graduated from Hamilton High School, and then started college at University of California, Berkeley, transferring to University of South California's Film School after her first year. Shortly after completing her studies, she won a three-month assignment making documentaries for PBS.

Patton provided additional vocals for Usher on his 2004 album Confessions. 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. 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, which starred Will Smith and Eva Mendes. She followed that with a small part in the drama London. In 2006, she appeared alongside OutKast members Andre Benjamin and Big Boi in the musical film Idlewild written and directed by Bryan Barber.