Meagan Monique Good has spent nearly three decades proving she’s more than just a familiar face—she’s a force who has mastered the art of reinvention.
Early Spark
Good’s career began in commercials at age four, but it was her small role in the 1995 cult hit Friday that first put her on the radar. Just two years later, her haunting performance as Cisely Batiste in Eve’s Bayou earned her critical acclaim and industry respect, setting the tone for a career built on depth and versatility.
Teen TV Darling
By the late ’90s, she became a Nickelodeon staple on Cousin Skeeter, while also popping up in hits like Touched by an Angel, Moesha, and The Steve Harvey Show. These roles cemented her status as one of Hollywood’s go-to young talents.
Big-Screen Breakthrough
As she transitioned into adult roles, Good leaned into variety—speeding onto the scene with Biker Boyz and Deliver Us from Eva in 2003, then dancing her way through Roll Bounce and Stomp the Yard. Her charm shone in comedies like Think Like a Man and Anchorman 2, while superhero fans embraced her as Darla Dudley in DC’s Shazam! films.
Streaming Era Queen
Good’s career didn’t just adapt to streaming—it thrived there. As Camille in Amazon’s hit dramedy Harlem, she found one of her most rewarding roles to date. She’s also fronted projects like Divorce in the Black and Lifetime’s Buying Back My Daughter, proving she can command both drama and suspense with ease.
Beyond the Camera
Not content to only act, Good has moved into producing—backing projects like Divorce in the Black and championing fresh voices through initiatives like the Women Write Now fellowship.
Advocate & Trailblazer
Good has been candid about facing racism in Hollywood but has turned her experiences into fuel, advocating for diversity and mentoring rising stars. For her, representation isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a mission.
From child actress to streaming star, Meagan Good has built a career marked by resilience, reinvention, and relentless drive. She’s not just surviving Hollywood—she’s shaping its future.
