Laila Odom, 1986
Actors · October 19, 1986
Laila Odom
★ HOW OLD IS LAILA ODOM?
Laila Odom is 39 years old, born October 19, 1986 · Libra.
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About
Laila Odom is an American actress born in 1986. She graduated from Rutgers University's Mason Gross School of the Arts with a B.F.A. in Theater Arts and trained in improv comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade. Odom played Sandra "Pepa" Denton in the 2021 Lifetime film Salt-N-Pepa and portrays Connie in the BET+ series Zatima. As a Libra, she channels cardinal-air directness into her roles across film and television.
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Biography
Laila Odom is an American actress born October 19, 1986. She earned a B.F.A. in Theater Arts from Rutgers University's Mason Gross School of the Arts and trained in improv comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade, building a foundation in both scripted and comedic performance. Odom gained recognition for portraying Sandra "Pepa" Denton in the 2021 Lifetime biographical film Salt-N-Pepa, a major-label hip-hop dramatization. She also stars as Connie in the BET+ series Zatima, expanding her television presence. Beyond acting, Odom serves as a Voices Ambassador for the American Cancer Society, merging her platform with advocacy work. As a Libra born in October, she embodies cardinal-air traits of initiative and social engagement. Her life-path number 8 suggests cycles of power and material manifestation—fitting for an actor navigating production, role cycles, and institutional partnerships. Actors train years in craft before landing signature roles; Odom's Rutgers and UCB background reflects industry-standard preparation.
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Before Fame
Odom studied Theater Arts at Rutgers University's Mason Gross School of the Arts, earning a B.F.A.. She trained in improv comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade, an elite comedy school in New York known for launching sketch and stand-up talent. These credentials established her foundation before landing her breakthrough role in Salt-N-Pepa.
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Trivia
- Odom portrayed Sandra "Pepa" Denton, a founding member of the legendary hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa, in the 2021 Lifetime biographical film Salt-N-Pepa.
- She trained in improv comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade, one of the most selective comedy schools in the United States.
- Odom serves as a Voices Ambassador for the American Cancer Society, using her platform for health advocacy.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Laila Odom extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 8 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl BoucherDog · 1994
- Connor JessupDog · 1994
- Mayuko FukudaDog · 1994
- Abbey HoesDog · 1994
CHALLENGING
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie Ure
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Frequently asked
- How old is Laila Odom?
- Laila Odom is 39 years old (born October 19, 1986).
- When is Laila Odom's birthday?
- Laila Odom was born on October 19, 1986.
- What is Laila Odom's zodiac sign?
- Laila Odom is a Libra, born October 19, 1986.
- What is Laila Odom's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Laila Odom was born in 1986, the year of the Fire Tiger.
- What does Laila Odom do?
- Laila Odom is a actor.
- Is Laila Odom still alive?
- Yes — Laila Odom is alive and 39 years old.
- What is Laila Odom's life-path number?
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