Paula Patton

 Paula Maxine Patton (born December 5, 1975) is an American actress and producer. Patton's debut in feature films was in 2005's comedy Hitch. Since then, she has been in roles in films DyjA Vu (2006) and Precious (2008). She provided the female vocal for the track "Can U Handle It?" that was written by Robin Thicke, whom she would later marry. [8] Patton has been credited as a songwriter on numerous Robin Thicke albums, and under the name "Max" which was derived from her middle name (Maxine). Patton made her debut in film with a small part in the romantic comedy film Hitch along with Will Smith. In the same year, she followed up with a tiny part in the drama film London. In 2006, she starred with fellow OutKast group members Andre Benjamin and Big Boi in the musical film Idlewild written and directed by Bryan Barber.