Lorraine Toussaint and Daughter Samara Zane Love To Go Dance Theatre Often

Lorraine Toussaint daughter Samara Zane was born from her relationship with ex-partner Robert Michael Tomlinson. Toussaint is the star from Orange Is The New Black.

Netflix’s Orange Is The New Black is a comedy series created by Jenji Kohan. Toussaint starred in the lead role of Yvonne ‘Vee’ Parker in 2014 and retained the role for twelve episodes.

Lorraine shared the screen with talented actors including Laura Prepon, and Diane Guerrero in the popular crime drama that debuted on July 11, 2013.

Toussaint was born in Trinidad and Tobago on April 4, 1960. She was brought to live in Brooklyn during the late 60s by her mother. 

The 63-year-old completed her graduation from the High School of Performing Arts, Manhattan in 1978. She earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from the Juilliard School.

The Concrete Cowboy actress began her journey as a Shakespearean actress and later shifted toward TV and film. She made her on-screen debut in 1983 with the TV film A Case of Deadly Force.

The Screen Actors Guild Award rose to prominence after she bagged a recurring role as Vera Williams in the ABC soap opera One Life to Live. Her first-ever movie role was in the crime comedy Breaking In in 1989 where she starred opposite Burt Reynolds.

Lorraine Toussaint TV shows and Movies include:

TV shows

• The Equalizer (2021-2023)
• Big City Greens (2018-2023)
• She-Ra and the Princess of Power (2018-2020)
• The Village (2019)
• Into the Badlands (2018-2019)

Movies

• Concrete Cowboy (2020)
• The Glorias (2020)
• Sprinter (2018)
• The Night Before (2015)
• Selma (2014)

Samara Takes Keen Interest In Dancing

Lorraine Toussaint daughter Samara Zane is an aspiring dancer and a content creator. The teenager is a regular at The Joyce Theatre in New York City.

The youngster visits the theatre with her mom. In an interview, Toussaint said that they even saw Trockadero, Martha Graham, and Alvin Ailey in 2019 during their visit to the Joyce Theatre.

The teenager is active on social media platforms including TikTok under @i.am.mara5. She uploads funky dance videos on her profile. 

Furthermore, she is active on Instagram under @blossom_of-ore where she has gained over 300 followers. In her bio, she mentions that she is a photographer and surfer.

Samara shares an unshakeable bond with her mama. In 2014, the Fast Color actress told Working Mother that her kid was exceedingly proud of her.

Furthermore, she also satirically labeled the youngling as a ‘dreadful name-dropper’. Sharing past experiences the actress said that she came to realize Samara spouts facts about her while talking to other people and also name-dropping.

The duo has been more like companions to each other through the years. In March 2019, Toussaint revealed that Samara is a foodie. Talking to the New York Post the actress revealed that she and her child both love Gotham Market.

The mother-daughter duo went to the first Broadway show after the pandemic in September 2021. Sharing a little glimpse of the moment Toussaint wrote that she was enjoying Lion King with her girl.

The everyday chores of the duo include having pastries in the morning, and walking their dog, Kaia, at the Hudson River Park. The actress further revealed that they have standing acupuncture sessions together at Silver Acupuncture every Sunday in the afternoons.

Samara Is A Teenager

Samara Zane is 18 years old as of 2023. She was born in November 2005 as the first child of Lorraine and Robert Michael.

Born under the sun sign of Scorpio, the teenager celebrates her birthday in November each year. Lorraine wished her kid on her 18th birthday via Instagram in 2022.

Sharing some memorable pictures of the Samara from different times on November 6, Toussaint wrote that her baby turned 18 that day, also adding to her excitement.

Lorraine Is A Single Mom

Lorraine is raising her only child as a single parent ever since her split from Robert Michael. Toussaint is a proud and protective mama.

Furthermore, The Equalizer actress said in the media that she might be a single woman forever when it comes to romance.

She revealed that her violent childhood has impacted her approach as a mother. She said all those experiences forged great qualities in her as a parent.

The proud mom recalls the suffocating experience of not having a voice during her childhood. So she is determined to ensure that her child gets the opportunity to express her feelings, unrestrained.

Lorraine Was Together With Robert Michael Until 2019

Lorraine Toussaint husband Robert Michael Tomlinson married the actress on June 25, 2017.

The couple had been dating each other for a few years before they made the relationship official.

The two made a red carpet appearance together on September 19, 2015, while attending the BAFTA Los Angeles TV Tea at the SLS Hotel in California.

Lorraine Toussaint and Micah Zane are believed to be wife and hubby by the internet community.

Many labeled the mystery man Michael Zane as the life partner of the actress. However, Toussaint completely denied it when she made a guest appearance on Access Live on July 29, 2019.

The Law & Order actress humorously tacked the false information and dubbed Micah Zane as ‘internet husband.’ She added to the hilarity by saying how helpless she is because she can’t get rid of the man, she can’t divorce him and the name keeps coming back

Lorraine’s Marriage Lasted For Two Years

Toussaint parted ways with Robert in June 2019 which saw an end to a two-year-long marriage.

According to the TMZ article published on June 13, 2019, The Orange Is The New Black actress filed her divorce petition in Los Angeles.

In her filing, she requested spousal support and block the court’s ability to grant support the other way around. As per the document, the two have no minor children together.

The documents didn’t delve into the details about Samara. However, the actress took complete responsibility for raising the child after the split.

Some FAQs

How Old Is Lorraine Toussaint?

The Equalizer actress is 63 years old as of 2023. She was born on April 4, 1960, in Trinidad and Tobago.

Is Lorraine Toussaint Married?

She was married to Robert Michael Tomlinson from 2017 to 2019. At present, the actress is single.

What Is Lorraine Toussaint Net Worth?

The Village actress has a total net worth of $2 million in 2023 according to Celebrity Net Worth. TV shows and movies are the primary sources of her fortune.

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