Meagan Good is a model and actor from America. She rose to fame with her performance in the movie Eve’s Bayou (1997). She then played the character of Nina in the Nickelodeon sitcom Cousin Skeeter (1998-2001).
Good gained even more recognition for her roles in Deliver Us from Eva (2003), Roll Bounce (2005), and Stomp the Yard (2007).
Early Life
Meagan Monique Good was born in Los Angeles, Panama City on August 8th, 1981. She grew up with three siblings and started her acting career at just four years old.
Her father was a police officer and her mother managed her talents. Meagan has mentioned that she comes from a mixed heritage, including Jewish, Cherokee, and Puerto Rican roots.
While Meagan Good may have labeled herself “nerdy” during her adolescence, she was also quite self-assured from a young age. As she matured, she admired Charlize Theron as her inspiration and mentor.
Meagan Good’s Career
Meagan Good’s acting career began with small roles as an extra in shows such as Doogie Howser, M.D., and Amen. However, her breakthrough came when she landed her first major film role on Friday.
Building on this achievement, Good went on to receive critical acclaim and multiple award nominations for her performance in Eve’s Bayou in 1997.
Meagan Good smoothly transitioned from child acting to more mature roles, possibly aided by her experience playing younger characters.
Following minor appearances in both film and television, she began landing adult roles in projects such as Cousin Skeeter and films like 3 Strikes and House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute.
In 2003, Good had a jam-packed schedule as she landed important roles in two films, Biker Boyz and Deliver Us From Eva. Her talents in portraying mature characters were further highlighted when she took on a recurring role in the TV series My Wife and Kids.
The following year, she continued to make her mark in the film industry with appearances in movies like D.E.B.S., The Cookout, and You Got Served.
In 2005, Meagan Good’s professional journey continued to thrive as she starred in the horror flick Venom and the critically acclaimed neo-noir movie Brick. She then secured a part in the film Roll Bounce, alongside Bow Wow.
The following year, she obtained her first major lead role as an adult in Waist Deep and lent her voice to a character in the video game Scarface: The World is Yours.
Personal Life
In 2011, Meagan Good started dating DeVon Franklin, who works as an executive at Columbia Pictures and is also a preacher for the Seventh-day Adventist faith.
They got engaged at the beginning of April 2012 and tied the knot on June 16, 2012, at Triunfo Creek Winery in Malibu, California.
The couple claimed that they abstained from physical intimacy before getting married. In December 2021, it was revealed that Good and Franklin were getting a divorce after being married for nine years.
The divorce was completed in June of 2022. As of May 2023, Good has been in a relationship with actor Jonathan Majors.
Net Worth
With a net worth of $5 million, Meagan Good is a renowned American actress who started her career in the entertainment industry at a young age. She has since worked on numerous projects and is widely recognized for portraying the main character in the NBC show Deception.
