Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Marsai Martin

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 15, 2026

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Marsai Martin made an impact.

Marsai Martin is an accomplished American actress and producer, recognized for her prominent role as Diane Johnson in the sitcom Black-ish (2014-2022). She gained further acclaim for her involvement in the film Little (2019), where she starred and served as a producer at just 14 years old, earning her a Guinness World Record as the youngest Hollywood executive producer. Martin was also featured on Time magazine's "Time 100 Next" list. In 2022, she continued her success by producing and starring in the sports comedy, Fantasy Football.

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2014: Black-ish Debut

In 2014, Marsai Martin began her role as Diane Johnson on the ABC sitcom Black-ish.

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2014: Cast as Diane Johnson in Black-ish

In 2014, Marsai Martin was cast as Diane Johnson in the ABC sitcom Black-ish. This role led to numerous awards and nominations.

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2016: Film Debut

In 2016, Marsai Martin made her film debut in 'An American Girl Story – Melody 1963: Love Has to Win' and voiced a character in the movie Nina.

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February 2019: First-Look Production Deal with Universal

In February 2019, Marsai Martin's company, Genius Productions, signed a first-look production deal with Universal, making her the youngest person to get such a deal at Universal.

May 2019: Announced to Star and Produce 'Amari and the Night Brothers'

In May 2019, it was announced that Marsai Martin would produce and star in the film adaptation of 'Amari and the Night Brothers' for Universal Pictures.

December 2019: Announcement of Producing Comedy Film Queen

In December 2019, it was announced that Marsai Martin would be producing the comedy film Queen.

2019: Starring role in Little

In 2019, Marsai Martin starred in and produced the comedy film Little, becoming the youngest Hollywood executive producer. Time magazine named her on its 'Time 100 Next'.

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