La La Anthony

La La Anthony (born Alani Nicole “La La” Anthony) is an actress, producer and television personality known for her roles in Power, BMF and her early career as an MTV VJ. Born in Brooklyn, New York, La La attended Howard University, where she studied communications but left before graduating to pursue a career in media.

La La began her career in radio at the age of 15, hosting shows on Hot 97.5 in Atlanta. She rose to national fame as a VJ on MTV’s Total Request Live and Direct Effect, where she became a well-known face in pop culture during the early 2000s.

She transitioned into acting and producing, landing recurring roles on Starz’s Power from 2014 to 2022 as LaKeisha Grant. Her film credits include You Got Served (2004), Think Like a Man (2012), Think Like a Man Too (2014) and The Perfect Find (2023). She has also authored several books, including The Love Playbook (2014).

La La married NBA star Carmelo Anthony in 2010. The couple share one son, Kiyan Carmelo Anthony (born in 2007). They separated in 2017 and she filed for divorce in 2021.