Lovie Simone (born Lovie Simone Oppong) is an American actress known for her powerful and authentic performances in television and film.
She is best known for playing Zora Greenleaf in the drama series Greenleaf (2016–2020) and Keisha Clark in the acclaimed Netflix series Forever (2025).
Essential Data
- Full Name: Lovie Simone Oppong
- Stage Name: Lovie Simone
- Born: November 29, 1998
- Age: 27 years old
- Birthplace: Bronx, New York City, New York, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: Ghanaian-American
- Occupation: Actress
- Height: 168 cm (5’6″)
- Religion: Not publicly specified
- Parents: LaNise Oppong (mother) and Mr. Oppong (father)
- Siblings: Yuri Oppong (twin sister, musician known as Reiyo The Giant), one younger brother, and one younger sister
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $1.5 million USD
Early Life and Education
Lovie Simone Oppong was born on November 29, 1998, in Bronx, New York City, New York, United States. She was raised by her parents, Mr. Oppong (Ghanaian) and LaNise Oppong (African American).
She has a twin sister, Yuri Oppong (Reiyo The Giant), one younger brother, and one younger sister. Her family moved to Orange County, New York, where she attended Monroe-Woodbury High School and graduated in 2016.
Simone discovered her passion for acting at a young age, trained at an acting school in New York City, and booked her first national commercial for JCPenney as a child.
Career
Lovie Simone began her career in 2009 with small roles and commercials. She gained early recognition with guest appearances in Orange Is the New Black and Blue Bloods.
Her major breakthrough came in 2016 when she was cast as Zora Greenleaf in the OWN series Greenleaf, alongside Oprah Winfrey.
She has since starred in films such as Selah and the Spades (2019), The Craft: Legacy (2020), and Manhunt (2024).
In 2025, she received widespread acclaim for her leading role as Keisha Clark in Netflix’s Forever, a modern reimagining of Judy Blume’s novel.
Awards and Nominations
- NAACP Image Awards nominations
- Variety “Power of Young Hollywood” honoree (multiple years)
- Recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in Hollywood & Entertainment (2026)
Social Media
- Instagram: @loviesimone_
- TikTok: @loviesimone4
- X (Twitter): @SimoneLovie
Personal Life
Lovie Simone, 27, is currently single and keeps her romantic life relatively private. She has no publicly confirmed long-term past relationships or children.
She is fully focused on her rising career and often credits her heritage and siblings for keeping her grounded. Her Height is 168 cm (5’6″).
Net Worth
Lovie Simone’s net worth is estimated at $1.5 million USD. Her income comes from acting roles in television and film, with significant earnings from Greenleaf and Forever.
Filmography
- Greenleaf
- Selah and the Spades
- The Craft: Legacy
- Power Book III: Raising Kanan
- 57 Seconds
- Man Hunt
- Forever
- Oddities
- Synthetic (TBA)