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Damon Wayan Granddaughter Amara Wayans Is Hollywood’s New ‘It Girl’!

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Move Over Lori Harvey… Amara Wayans Is Hollywood’s New “It Girl”

There’s a new young star lighting up Hollywood, and her name is Amara Wayans.

The 23-year-old beauty is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about rising actresses in the industry, and it’s not hard to see why. She’s talented, stylish, and comes from one of the most legendary families in Black entertainment.

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 22: (L-R) Amara Wayans and Damon Wayans attend the 56th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 22, 2025 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Amara is the granddaughter of comedy icon Damon Wayans and the daughter of Damon Wayans Jr. — which means show business is literally in her DNA. She’s grown up surrounded by cameras, scripts, and famous last names, and now she’s stepping into her own spotlight.

And trust us… she’s ready.

Amara recently appeared on the hit family sitcom “Poppa’s House,” starring her father Damon Wayans Jr. and her grandfather Damon Wayans. The show marked her latest move into the mainstream, and fans loved seeing her share the screen with two generations of Wayans greatness.

But it’s not just her acting that has people buzzing.

Amara has a huge social media following and a presence that screams “next big thing.” With her stunning looks and natural confidence, many fans are already comparing her to Lori Harvey — and some are saying she might just be the new face of Hollywood’s elite young social scene.

And yes, the girl is gorgeous.

Amara is often spotted with her famous family, including her siblings and stepfamily. In a recent photo circulating online, Amara was seen alongside her sister Aniya Wayans, stepmother Samara Saraiva, her father Damon Jr., and sister Berlyn Wayans.

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Aniya Wayans, Samara Saraiva, Damon Wayans Jr., Amara Wayans and Berlyn Wayans at the Los Angeles premiere of “Players” held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on February 8, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/Variety via Getty Images)

Aniya’s mother is Aja Metoyer, known from Basketball Wives, and the blended Wayans family continues to keep fans entertained both on and off screen.

Amara also has a younger brother, Xavier Zechariah Wade, whose father is NBA legend Dwyane Wade. So yes, this family tree is stacked with star power and headlines.

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LOS ANGELES – APRIL 21: “Babygirl” When Junior’s sister, Natalie (Amora Wayans), visits and reveals her engagement, he insists that she make up with their father, whom she still blames for their parents’ divorce, on the CBS Original series POPPA’S HOUSE, Monday, April 21 (8:30-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+* (live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Pictured (L-R): Amara Wayans as Natalie Fulton and Damon Wayans as Poppa. (Photo by Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Images)

Between the Hollywood legacy, the beauty, and the talent, Amara Wayans is officially one to watch.

And if the buzz keeps building the way it has, she might just be the next big thing to come out of the Wayans dynasty.

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