Lena Waithe

Type: Person

Lena Waithe

As of November 2026, Lena Waithe has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stay Tranquilo (Feb 2026). Mentioned as an example of showrunner talent (a different 'table') to contrast with Chris Spencer's core identity as a stand-up comedian.

Lena Waithe is an American actress, producer, and screenwriter. She is the creator of the Showtime drama series The Chi (2018–present) and the BET comedy series Boomerang (2019–20) and Twenties (2020–21). She also wrote and produced the crime film Queen & Slim (2019) and is the executive producer of the horror anthology series Them (2021–present).

Lena Waithe at a glance
Mentioned in1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026)
First heardFeb 2026 on Stay Tranquilo
RoleWriter, producer, actress
AffiliationIndependent

Who talks about Lena Waithe on podcasts?

Lena Waithe came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on Stay Tranquilo.

What is Lena Waithe mentioned alongside?

Lena Waithe is most often mentioned alongside Tiffany Haddish, Ryan Coogler and LOL Network.

Mentioned together: Tiffany Haddish, Ryan Coogler, LOL Network, Crazy Legs, Roku, Netflix, Inc., Jason, Hulu, Richard Gibbs, Richard Spencer