Leigh Davenport
Leigh Davenport | |
|---|---|
| Born | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, producer |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Notable work | Run the World |
Leigh Davenport is an American writer and producer. She is the creator of Run the World, and the writer of the films Wendy Williams: The Movie and The Perfect Find.
Life and career
Davenport was born and raised in Chicago.[1] She received her bachelor's degree from Spelman College.[2] She moved to Harlem after graduation, where she began her career in digital media and entertainment journalism.[3] In 2017, she was working as editorial director for HelloBeautiful.com when she decided to pursue a screenwriting career.[2] Davenport's first writing job was for the Boomerang television adaptation.[4]
She eventually sold Run the World, a script she had worked on for a decade.[2] The series, co-produced by Yvette Lee Bowser, follows a group of thirtysomething Black women living and working in Harlem.[5] She loosely based the series on her own experiences living in New York for twelve years.[6] The show has been compared to Sex and the City and Living Single for its focus on close female friendship.[3] The first season received critical acclaim and was renewed by Starz in 2021.[7]
Davenport wrote Wendy Williams: The Movie (2021) and the upcoming Netflix film The Perfect Find.[8][9]
Davenport is married. She has two children.[6]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Writer | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Boomerang | Yes | No | Staff writer |
| 2021–present | Run the World | Yes | Yes | Creator |
Film
| Year | Title | Writer | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Wendy Williams: The Movie | Yes | No | |
| 2023 | The Perfect Find | Yes | Yes |
References
- ^ Marine, Brooke (2021-05-17). "Leigh Davenport's 'Run the World' Is a Dose of Essential Black Joy". W Magazine. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ^ a b c Brown, D'Shonda. "Leigh Davenport Is Ready To 'Run The World'". Essence. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ^ a b Kim, Leena (2021-05-17). "Run the World Creator Leigh Davenport on Celebrating Black Friendship and Joy in 2021". Town & Country. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ^ Petski, Denise (30 January 2020). "Starz Picks Up 'Run The World' Comedy Pilot To Series". Deadline. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ^ Zorrilla, Monica Marie (14 May 2021). "'Run the World' Creator on Being Inspired by 'Sex and the City' and Producing Alongside Yvette Lee Bowser". Variety. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ^ a b "Leigh Davenport's On Friendship, Race And Feminism In 'Run The World'". NPR. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ^ Petski, Denise (2021-08-27). "'Run The World' Renewed For Season 2 By Starz With Rachelle Williams As New Showrunner". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ^ Todisco, Eric. "Lifetime Is Developing a Movie About Wendy Williams' Life". People. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (2021-06-18). "Netflix Gabrielle Union Romantic Comedy Feature 'The Perfect Find' Adds Gina Torres". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
External links
- Official website
- Leigh Davenport at IMDb
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