Lovie Simone stars as Keisha in Netflix’s new Judy Blume adaptation
Netflix’s new darling, Lovie Simone, is captivating audiences as the lead in the streaming giant’s latest offering. Adapted from Judy Blume’s 1975 novel, Forever is currently available for fans to binge-watch.
In this gripping eight-part drama, Simone portrays Keisha, a talented athlete whose life spirals when an intimate video of her is leaked by her boyfriend, leading to a scandalous fallout at school.
Facing public humiliation, she’s forced to switch to an expensive school that stretches her mother’s finances. The plot thickens as Keisha finds herself back in touch with her childhood crush, Justin (played by Michael Cooper Jr.), sparking a fresh connection between them.
Beyond the turmoil of young love, Keisha grapples with the socioeconomic pressures of living with one parent who is struggling to stay afloat.
Simone’s portrayal of Keisha is already winning over viewers, but who is the talent behind the character?
Lovie Simone age
Lovie Simone was born on November 29, 1998, and grew up in The Bronx, New York. At just 26 years old, she has built an impressive résumé, reports the Mirror US.
Simone has been passionate about performing since her youth. Her acting journey began at the tender age of nine, and by 2017, she had made her television debut.
In a heartfelt chat with NME magazine back in 2020, she opened up about her lifelong ambition, saying, “I’ve always wanted to be an actress or a storyteller.
“When I was young I would have moments in my room alone when I’d be in front of the mirror crying and then I would accept my award. I was really dramatic and I always knew it had to go somewhere,” she revealed.
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Twin sister
Simone’s twin is RnB musician Yorie Oppong, who goes by Reiyo The Giant professionally. She has releasing music since her 2020 debut single ‘November.’
Drawing on the soulful influences of legends like Billie Holliday, Sade and Nina Simone, Reiyo currently rakes in a staggering 55K monthly Spotify listeners.
Where you’ve seen her before
Simone found her big break on the Oprah Network drama, Greenleaf, as the family’s eldest daughter Zora. She went on to bag roles in Netflix’s Social Distance and STARZ’s hit series, Power Book III: Raising Kanan.
Prior to becoming Keisha, the talented New Yorker portrayed Mary Simms in Apple TV+’s acclaimed historical drama, Manhunt. The limited series offers a fictional recount of the manhunt following Abraham Lincoln’s assassination.
Forever is streaming now on Netflix