Parker McKenna Posey
Parker McKenna Posey | |
|---|---|
 Posey in Games People Play in 2021 | |
| Born | August 18, 1995 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Known for | My Wife and Kids |
| Children | 1 |
Parker McKenna Posey (born August 18, 1995)[1] is an American actress. She is known for her role as Kady Kyle on the television show My Wife and Kids (2001–2005).
Early life
Posey was born on August 18, 1995, to Polo Posey and Heather Stone.[2]
Career
Posey rose to fame at a young age as she portrayed Kady Kyle in the sitcom My Wife and Kids from 2001 to 2005.[3] She also appeared in the music video for "Sweet Baby" by Macy Gray featuring Erykah Badu.[4]
In 2018, Posey joined the cast of the BET drama series Games People Play, based on the novel Games Divas Play.[5] She later joined the second season of the soap opera A House Divided, playing the role of Summer.[6] In 2021, she appeared in the music video for the song "Beautiful Lies" by rapper Yung Bleu and singer Kehlani.[7]
In 2023, Posey starred in the Tubi thriller film The Assistant.[8] She also appeared in the BET+ thriller film Wake the same year.[9] She starred in the BET+ thriller Incision, which released in 2024.[10] Posey starred in the Tubi film Rock the Boat 2, a sequel to Rock the Boat which released the previous year. In the film, she plays Millie, a woman attempting to rebuild her life after her tragic past.[11]
Personal life
In 2018, Posey's ex-boyfriend, YouTuber Chris Sails, was arrested for assaulting her.[12]
Posey has a daughter with partner Jay Jay Wilson, which she revealed on Instagram in May 2021.[13]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Meet the Santas | Poppy Frost | TV movie |
| 2007 | Alice Upside Down | Elizabeth | |
| 2010 | Summer Camp | Kerry | TV movie |
| 2015 | Lucky Girl | Trisha Meadows | |
| 2016 | 90 Minutes of the Fever | Crystal | |
| 2022 | We Are Gathered Here Today | Keke Stone | |
| 2023 | The Assistant | Annie | |
| Rock The Boat | Millie | ||
| Wake | Bryn | ||
| 2024 | Incision | Gia | |
| Rock The Boat 2 | Millie | ||
| The Assistant 2 | Annie |
Television
| Year | Legacy | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2005 | My Wife and Kids | Kady Kyle | Main cast |
| 2001 | NYPD Blue | Latanya | Episode: "Daveless in New York" |
| 2003 | Switched! | Herself | Episode: "Jennifer and Aubrey" |
| 2004 | Strong Medicine | Lily | Episode: "Touched by an Idol" |
| 2009 | iCarly | Kathy | Episode: "iWant My Website Back" |
| 2019–2021 | Games People Play | Laila James | Main cast |
| 2020 | The Ho Phase | Ananda | Main cast |
| 2020–2023 | A House Divided | Summer | Main cast (seasons 2–5) |
| 2023 | College Hill: Celebrity Edition | Herself | Main cast (season 2) |
| 2026 | Jupiter Jones | Summer | 2 episodes |
Music videos
| Year | Song | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | "Sweet Baby" | Macy Gray ft. Erykah Badu |
| 2021 | "Beautiful Lies" | Yung Bleu and Kehlani |
References
- ↑ "Parker McKenna Posey". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
- ↑ "Parker McKenna Posey in Biographical Summaries of Notable People". MyHeritage.
- ↑ Trevorrow, Jennifer (2015-12-10). "My Wife and Kids' Kady Kyle looks COMPLETELY different now…". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
- ↑ "Macy Gray - Sweet Baby Official Video". AllSongs (in Italian). 27 January 2011.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (2018-12-06). "'Games Divas Play': Lauren London, Parker McKenna Posey & Karen Obilom To Star In Tracey Edmonds' BET Drama Series". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
- ↑ Hipes, Patrick (2019-10-25). "UMC Renews 'A House Divided' For Season 2, Adds LisaRaye McCoy & Parker McKenna Posey As Recurring". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
- ↑ Grant, Shawn (2021-12-03). "Yung Bleu Releases "Beautiful Lies" Video Feat. Kehlani". The Source. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
- ↑ Zee, Michaela (2023-01-12). "Tubi to Launch Four New Original Black Cinema Thrillers From Footage Films (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
- ↑ "Shoniqua Shandai, J. Alphonse Nicholson, Parker McKenna Posey, and DeRay Davis Star in Wake". Blex Media. 2023-09-12. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
- ↑ Jones, Monique (May 21, 2024). "'Incision' Trailer: Brandee Evans And Parker McKenna Posey In BET+ Film On Infiltrating An Organ Harvesting Ring". Blavity. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
- ↑ "Tubi Unveils Cast and Premiere Date for 'Rock The Boat 2'". Blex Media. 2024-05-21. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
- ↑ "YouTube Star Chris Sails Gets Thrown Back in Jail After Judge Revokes His Bond". The Blast. 2018-10-30. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
- ↑ Slater, Georgia (May 11, 2021). "Parker McKenna Posey Reveals She Welcomed First Baby, Daughter Harley: 'My Biggest Blessing'". People. Archived from the original on 2023-04-04. Retrieved 2026-06-10.