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

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

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 upcoming Netflix film The Perfect Find.[8][9]

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

Filmography

Television

Year Title Writer Producer Notes
2019 Boomerang Yes No Staff writer
2021–present Run the World Yes Yes Creator

Film

Year Title Writer Producer Notes
2021 Wendy Williams: The Movie Yes No
2023 The Perfect Find Yes Yes

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. ^ a b c Brown, D'Shonda. "Leigh Davenport Is Ready To 'Run The World'". Essence. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  3. ^ a b 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. ^ a b "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.

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