Paula Patton

 

Paula Maxine Patton (born December 5 1975) is an American actor and producer. Patton's feature film debut was in the comedy film Hitch. She has since had roles in the films DyjA Vu (2006) and Precious (2008). In the song "Can U handle it?" she was the female character. Robin Thicke wrote the song, which she would later get married to. [8] Patton is credited with songwriting on many Robin Thicke albums, under the moniker "Max", which she derived from her middle name (Maxine). Patton made her debut in film with tiny roles in the 2005 romantic comedy film Hitch along with Will Smith. The same year, she followed it by playing a minor role in the drama film London. In 2006, she appeared together with OutKast group members Andre Benjamin and Big Boi in the musical film Idlewild written and directed by Bryan Barber.