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Birth Name: Denée Ayana Benton
Place of Birth: Eustis, Florida, U.S.
Date of Birth: December 31, 1991
Ethnicity: African-American
Denée Benton is an American actress and singer. She has starred in the films Our Friend , Genie (2023), and Dreams in Nightmares , on the shows UnREAL and The Gilded Age ; and in stage roles including Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 and Hamilton .
Denée was raised in Eustis, Florida. Her father was the city’s mayor, and an airport executive. Her mother is a journalist, therapist, and businessperson. She is married to Carl Lundstedt.