Marsai Martin Biography – Actress, Producer & Youngest Hollywood Executive Producer

🎬 Early Life and Career

Full Name: Caila Marsai Martin
Date of Birth: August 14, 2004
Place of Birth: Plano, Texas, USA
Parents: Joshua and Carol Martin
Early Start: Marsai began her acting career at the age of five, landing her first national commercial with Meineke. balleralert.com+3en.wikipedia.org+3en.wikipedia.org+3en.wikipedia.org+4famousbirthdays.com+4seventeen.com+4

Black-ish (2014–2022): Marsai gained widespread recognition for her role as Diane Johnson, the youngest daughter of Andre (Anthony Anderson) and Rainbow Johnson (Tracee Ellis Ross) on the ABC sitcom Black-ish. Her performance earned her multiple NAACP Image Awards and nominations for Screen Actors Guild Awards. architecturaldigest.com+6en.wikipedia.org+6balleralert.com+6

Little (2019): At the age of 14, Marsai made history as the youngest executive producer in Hollywood with the release of Little, a comedy film where she also starred. The film was inspired by the 1988 movie Big, reimagined from a Black girl's perspective. architecturaldigest.com+5en.wikipedia.org+5kidschildhood.com+5
Fantasy Football (2022): Marsai produced and starred in this sports comedy film, further showcasing her versatility in the entertainment industry. en.wikipedia.org+1en.wikipedia.org+1
G20 (2025): Marsai is set to star as Serena Sutton in this upcoming film. en.wikipedia.org

Saturdays (2023): Marsai served as an executive producer for this Disney Channel series, which follows a group of friends navigating life and skateboarding in Chicago. en.wikipedia.org+1kidschildhood.com+1
Good Times: Black Again (2024): She voices the character Grey in this animated series, a continuation of the classic sitcom Good Times.

Genius Entertainment: Marsai founded her own production company, Genius Entertainment, at the age of 14, aiming to create content that reflects diverse voices and stories. seventeen.com+1kidschildhood.com+1
Clinique Brand Ambassador: In 2022, she became a brand ambassador for Clinique, focusing on promoting skincare products and advocating for self-care among young audiences. teenvogue.com
Social Initiatives: Marsai has been involved in various initiatives, including collaborating with former First Lady Michelle Obama for the Get Her There campaign, which aims to educate and empower young women and girls globally.

Guinness World Record: Youngest executive producer in Hollywood for Little (2019). seventeen.com+6en.wikipedia.org+6kidschildhood.com+6
Time 100 Next (2019): Named to Time magazine's list of "Next" influential individuals. en.wikipedia.org+1en.wikipedia.org+1
NAACP Image Awards: Multiple wins and nominations for her acting and producing work. en.wikipedia.org+2ew.com+2kidschildhood.com+2

Fashion and Style: Marsai has launched her own clothing line, GENIUS by Marsai, and has been featured in major fashion campaigns and publications. kidschildhood.com
Advocacy: She is a vocal advocate for mental health awareness, female empowerment, and representation in the entertainment industry. seventeen.com