Meagan Good

August 8, 2024

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Meagan Monique Good, born on August 8, 1981, is an American model and actress. She first gained recognition for her character in the film “Eve’s Bayou” in 1997, followed by her role as Nina in “Cousin Skeeter,” a Nickelodeon sitcom from 1998 to 2001. She received more prominence post her performance in the films “Deliver Us from Eva” in 2003, “Roll Bounce” in 2005, and “Stomp the Yard” in 2007. She has played supporting roles in the movies “Saw V” in 2008, “One Missed Call” in 2008, “The Unborn” in 2009, and more recently in D.C. Comics’ “Shazam!” (2019). Join us today in celebrating her special day right here.

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Meagan Monique Good

Nickname:

Mz Good, Meag G

Birth date:

August 8, 1981

Age:

Zodiac Sign:

Leo

Height:

5' 4"

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Net Worth:

$5 million

Background

Meagan Monique Good was born on August 8, 1981, in the Panorama City neighborhood of Los Angeles to Tyra Wardlow-Doyle, her mother, who worked as her manager in her teens, and her father, Leondis “Leon” Good, is an LAPD police officer. She was raised with her three siblings in Canyon Country in California and began her acting career at the age of four. In the early stages of her career, she worked as an extra on television shows like “Doogie Howser,” “Amen,” and “M.D.” In 1995, at 13, she was cast in her first film “Friday.” She first gained attention for her role as the troubled teen Cisely Batiste in the film “Eve’s Bayou” in 1997 for which she received two award nominations, including her first N.A.A.C.P. Image Award nomination. Good took on small film and television roles for the next couple of years and began transitioning into more mature roles in the early 2000s. She appeared as ‘Nina’ on “Cousin Skeeter,” a Nickelodeon T.V. show from 1998 to 2001. She also landed small roles in films “House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute” and “3 Strikes.” She played the role of ‘Vanessa Scott’ in the sitcom “My Wife, and Kids” in 2003. She starred in “D.E.B.S” in 2004, an action-comedy movie that got her nominated for Best Actress in the Black Movie Awards of 2005. After this, she featured in several films such as “You Got Served,” “The Cookout,” “Venom,” “One Missed Call,” “Waist Deep,” and “The Love Guru.” In 2012, while active on both T.V. and in films, she played the role of ‘Mya’ in the multi-starring “Think Like a Man” and ‘Ms. Stevens’ in “Dysfunctional Friends.”

Good began dating the executive for Columbia Pictures, DeVon Franklin, In 2011. The couple got engaged in early April 2012, and married on June 16, 2012, in Malibu, California. After nine years of marriage, in December 2021, they divorced. Apart from acting and appearing on various T.V. shows, Good has also been featured in a couple of music videos by celebrities such as Will Smith, 50 Cent, Memphis Bleek, Tyrese, and Imajin.

Meagan Good Movies & TV Shows

Production	Role	Year
Harlem	Camille Parks	2021-2023
Day Shift	Jocelyn Jablonski	2022
Death Saved My Life	Jade	2021
Monster Hunter	Dash	2020
Prodigal Son	Colette Swanson	2019-2020
If Not Now, When?	Tyra	2019
The Intruder	Annie	2019
Shazam!	Super Hero Darla	2019
Star	Natalie Knight	2018
A Boy. A Girl. A Dream.	Free	2018
White Famous	Kali	2017
Deuces	Janet Foster	2016
Code Black	Grace Adams	2016
Minority Report	Lara Vega	2015
Mr. Robinson	Victoria Wavers	2015
A Girl Like Grace	Share	2015
Law & Order” Special Victims Unit	Paula Bryant	2014
The Dead Diaries	Alexis	2014
Think Like A Man Too	Mya	2014
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues	Linda Jackson	2013
Deception	Joanna Locasto	2013
Don Jon	Hollywood Actress #2	2013
Dick Little	Megan	2012
The Obama Effect	Tamika Jones	2012
Harry’s Law	Cecilia	2012
Californication	Kali	2012
Think Like a Man	Mya	2012
Dysfunctional Friends	Ms. Stevens	2012
LUV	Beverly	2012
35 and Ticking	Falinda	2011
Jumping the Broom	Blythe	2011
The Game	Parker Keith	2011
Cold Case	Beatrice Sloan ’70	2009
The Unborn	Romy	2009
Saw V	Luba	2008
The Love Guru	Prudence Roanoke	2008
One Missed Call	Shelley Baum	2008
All of Us	Katie	2007
House M.D.	Amy	2007
Stomp the Yard	April	2007
Waist Deep	Coco	2006
Miles from Home	Natasha Freeman	2006
Roll Bounce	Naomi Phillips	2005
Venom	Cece	2005
Kevin Hill	Melanie West	2005
Brick	Kara	2005
The Cookout	Brittany	2004
You Got Served	Beautiful	2004
D.E.B.S.	Max	2004
My Wife and Kids	Vanessa Scott	2003
Deliver us from Eva	Jacqui Dandrige	2003
Biker Boyz	Tina	2003
The Jersey	Tamika	2002
Cousin Skeeter	Nina	1998-2001
Raising Dad	Katie	2001-2002
The Famous Jett Jackson	Tara Essex	2001
The Division	Kara Taylor	2001
The Steve Harvey Show	Alicia	2000
3 Strikes	Buela Douglas	2000
Moesha	Nicole	2000
The Secret Life of Girls	Kay	1999
Eve’s Bayou	Cisely Batiste	1997
Pacific Blue	Shalona James	1997
ABC Afterschool Specials	Janie	1996
Friday	Kid #2	1995

Career timeline

1995

First Film Appearance

At the age of 13, Meagan Good is cast in her first film “Friday,” a comedy movie starring Ice Cube and Chris Tucker.

1997

Breakthrough Role

Good gains mainstream popularity for her role as the troubled teen ‘Cisely Batiste’ in the film “Eve's Bayou” in 1997 for which she receives two award nominations, including her first N.A.A.C.P. Image Award nomination.

2006

Produces Her First Movie

The actress produces her first film titled “Miles from Home,” a story about hope, faith, and trust.

2019

Directorial Debut

Good directs a few episodes and a short video before directing her first film “If Not Now, When?” in 2006.

Why We Love Meagan Good

She follows her passions
Apart from being an actress, producer, and director, Good was in a band. In 2010, Good, along with her sister La’Myia, formed an all-girl group called H.E.L.L.O Girls. The four edgy-looking women debuted their single ‘Beep Beep’ on 106 & Park. It’s safe to say that she’s found her inner Rock Girl.
Uses her experiences to mentor the new generation
Meagan’s teenage years were less than idyllic. At the age of 14, she was providing for her family financially, including a brother with special needs. That combined with a series of failed relationships can be a dangerous mix of insecurity and depression. Meagan says that her faith in God has kept her grounded.
A woman of faith
Although not raised in the church, Good is a Christian. She considers herself a spiritual person and has said in various interviews that she declines roles that she feels might "disappoint God." Perhaps it was one of the reasons that she liked DeVon Franklin, who is also a preacher.

Why We Love

Unique family tree
Her grandmother is African and Jewish, her mother’s father is Cherokee, her dad’s mother is African and Puerto Rican, and his father’s from Barbados.
Owns a production house
Good established her own production company called ‘Freedom Bridge Entertainment’ in 2010 which has released two movies.
A confident teenager
According to the actress, she grew up "super nerdy, super skinny, buckteeth” and yet she had a sense of confidence about herself and always knew she wanted to be an actress.
She admires Charlize Theron
Although Good didn’t have any role models growing up, in her early adulthood, she began admiring actress Charlize Theron.
She would love to play Pam Grier
In an interview with ‘TheUrbanDaily.com,’ Good expressed her interest in playing the iconic action star.

Meagan Good FAQs

Does Meagan Good have kids?

Good and ex-husband Franklin do not have any children. However, last year, Good had said that she was hoping to start a family at 40.

How old is Megan Good?

Born on August 8, 1981, in Los Angeles, Meagan Good is 40 years old.

How many sisters does Megan Good have?

The actress has three sisters — Lexus, Colbert, and La’Myia. Though not all siblings are seen together, her older sister, La’Myia Good, is seen often.