Who is Odessa A’zion, who plays Tallulah in Rachel Sennott’s I Love LA?
Born to showbiz parents – including a mum who was in Grease 2, Big Bang Theory and Young Sheldon – A’zion is emerging as a talent to watch
The show centres on Maia’s complicated relationship with her former best friend Tallulah, played by 25-year-old Odessa A’zion, who is now a successful influencer. As Maia takes on Tallulah as a client, the show confronts the ups and downs of adult friendships against the backdrop of LA’s influencer culture.
A’zion stars in the show alongside Josh Hutcherson, Jordan Firstman and True Whitaker. Here’s everything you need to know about Odessa A’zion.
Acting is in Odessa A’zion’s blood
Odessa A’zion was born in June 2000 to actress Pamela Adlon and German director Felix Adlon. A’zion’s mother, Pamela, is an award-winning actress who started her career in Hollywood with a role in Grease 2 and has since starred in TV shows such as Big Bang Theory and Young Sheldon. A’zion’s older sister, Gideon, is also an actress.
Both of A’zion’s grandfathers were in the filmmaking business. Don Segall, her maternal grandfather, was a writer-producer, while her paternal grandfather was New German Cinema director Percy Adlon.
She became interested in acting from an early age
