Renika Williams
Renika Williams | |
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| Born | November 5, 1992 |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
Renika Williams is an American actress. She is best known for playing Willow in the teen comedy-drama series The Sex Lives of College Girls and as the college intern in the Walt Disney short film Once Upon a Studio.
Early life
Williams is from Dayton, Ohio. She became interested in the 6th grade when she auditioned for the local arts magnet school.[1] She graduated from Wright State University in 2015.[2]
Career
Williams first recurring role came playing Leslie in the comedy series Placeholders starring Teyonah Parris.[3] Her first big role came playing the lead as a college intern in the Walt Disney short film Once Upon a Studio.[4] Her biggest role so far has been playing Willow in the teen comedy-drama series The Sex Lives of College Girls[5] She played Olivette in the final season of the medical drama series New Amsterdam.[6] She made a one-off appearance playing the teenage version of the lead character Mercedes played by Brandee Evans in the drama series P-Valley.[7]
Personal life
Williams is involved for raising awareness of Sickle Cell Anemia which took the life of her best friend. In her spare time she likes yoga, cycling and reading. Her favourite book is Sula by Toni Morrison.[8]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Passing History | Jessica Floops | Short |
| 2018 | Cashed | Monique | Short |
| 2019 | Cuddle | Liz | |
| 2020 | Healing River | Rose Harken | |
| 2021 | Intrusion | Helena | |
| 2023 | Once Upon a Studio | College Intern | Short |
| 2024 | The Fabulous Four | Shivani |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Placeholders | Leslie | 2 episodes |
| 2021 | Modern Love | Adult Meesha | Episode; A Life Plan for Two, Followed by One |
| 2022 | Baby Mouth | Guest | Episode; Renika Williams Feeds Jimmy Fried Okra |
| 2022 | P-Valley | Teenage Mercedes | Episode; Jackson |
| 2022 | New Amsterdam | Olivette | Episode; The Empty Spaces |
| 2021-2025 | The Sex Lives of College Girls | Willow | 24 episodes |
| 2025 | Reasonable Doubt | Younger Monica | Episode; D'Evils |
References
- ↑ "Interview with NY-based talented actress Renika Williams". naludamagazine.com. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
- ↑ "Acting alumna Renika Williams lands role on new HBO Max series". webapp2.wright.edu. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
- ↑ "'The Sex Lives Of College Girls': Midori Francis, Gavin Leatherwood Among Six Cast In Mindy Kaling's HBO Max Series". deadline.com. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
- ↑ "'Once Upon A Studio' Short Review: A Nostalgic Look at Disney Through the Ages". thedisinsider.com. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
- ↑ "Renika Williams talks 'The Sex Lives of College Girls,' Advocacy, and More!". fandomize.com. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
- ↑ "INTERVIEW: RENIKA WILLIAMS ON "THE SEX LIVES OF COLLEGE GIRLS," WORKING WITH MINDY KALING, AND GETTING HER START IN THE THEATRE". untitled-magazine.com. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
- ↑ "About". renikawilliams.com. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
- ↑ "Exclusive Interview with the super actress Renika Williams". latestmagazine.net. Retrieved March 21, 2026.