INTRODUCTION
Marsai Martin is an American actress and producer who rose to fame as Diane Johnson on ABC’s Black-ish. At just 14, she made history as the youngest person to executive produce a major Hollywood film, Little (2019). She continues to break barriers in entertainment and entrepreneurship.
Birth name: Caila Marsai Martin
Career
Actress, Producer, Entrepreneur
Birthday
August 14, 2004
Age: 21
Zodiac Sign:
Leo
Birthplace: Plano, Texas, USA
Nationality: American
HOW BIG IS Marsai Martin ON THE NET?
Marsai boasts a significant online presence:
- Instagram: Over 5 million followers
- TikTok: 5.4 million followers and 81.7 million likes
- X (formerly Twitter): 219.5K followers
HOW DID Marsai Martin become famous?
Marsai began acting at age five, landing her first national commercial. After moving to Los Angeles in 2013, she was cast as Diane Johnson on Black-ish (2014–2022), earning widespread acclaim. At 14, she starred in and executive produced Little, becoming the youngest person to produce a studio film .
BEFORE THE FAME
Born and raised in Plano, Texas, Marsai showed an early interest in performing. Her parents supported her passion, leading to her first commercial at age five. The family relocated to Los Angeles in 2013 to pursue her acting career .
CLOSE WITH (ASSOCIATED);
Marsai has collaborated with numerous industry professionals:
- Co-stars: Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross (Black-ish), Issa Rae and Regina Hall (Little)
- Directors/Producers: Kenya Barris (Black-ish), Tina Gordon (Little)
- Recent Projects: Starred alongside Viola Davis in Amazon Prime’s action thriller G20 (2025)
