Leigh Davenport

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Leigh Davenport
Born
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Occupation(s)Writer, producer
Years active2019–present
Notable work Run the World

Leigh Davenport is an American writer and producer. She is the creator of the series Run the World, and the writer of the films Wendy Williams: The Movie and The Perfect Find .

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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 Netflix film The Perfect Find . [8] [9] She is the creator of the upcoming television adaptation of The World of Stephanie St. Clair: An Entrepreneur, Race Woman and Outlaw in the Early Twentieth Century Harlem by Shirley Stewart. [10] The series is produced by Taraji P. Henson for BET Studios, who will also star. [10]

Davenport is married. She has two children. [6]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleWriterProducerNotes
2019 Boomerang YesNoStaff writer
2021–2023 Run the World YesYesCreator

Film

YearTitleWriterProducerNotes
2021 Wendy Williams: The Movie YesNo
2023 The Perfect Find YesYes

References

  1. ↑ Marine, Brooke (2021-05-17). "Leigh Davenport's 'Run the World' Is a Dose of Essential Black Joy". W Magazine. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
  2. 1 2 3 Brown, D'Shonda (24 May 2021). "Leigh Davenport Is Ready To 'Run The World'". Essence. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  3. 1 2 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.
  4. ↑ Petski, Denise (30 January 2020). "Starz Picks Up 'Run The World' Comedy Pilot To Series". Deadline. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. 1 2 "Leigh Davenport's On Friendship, Race And Feminism In 'Run The World'". NPR. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ Todisco, Eric. "Lifetime Is Developing a Movie About Wendy Williams' Life". People. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  9. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (2021-06-18). "Netflix Gabrielle Union Romantic Comedy Feature 'The Perfect Find' Adds Gina Torres". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
  10. 1 2 Jackson, Angelique (2022-05-12). "Taraji P. Henson in Talks to Produce and Star in 'Queenie' for BET Studios (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2025-03-01.
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