Leah Jeffries burst onto the scene as a pint-sized powerhouse in Hollywood, born on September 25, 2009, in the gritty, music-rich streets of Detroit, Michigan. At just 15, this Libra dynamo has already carved out a niche blending sharp acting chops with a flair for modeling and gymnastics—picture her flipping through routines between script reads. Her big break came in 2015 as Lola Lyon, the sassy young daughter of Lucious Lyon (played by Terrence Howard) on Fox’s hit drama Empire. That role turned heads and skyrocketed her profile, proving she could hold her own amid the show’s high-stakes family feuds.
Before the spotlight found her, Leah dipped her toes in commercials, lighting up screens in the Art Van 55th Anniversary spots and Great Expressions Orthodontic Center ads. Fast-forward to 2022, and she’s tackling ancient myths as the fierce, whip-smart Annabeth Chase in Disney+’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians—a casting choice that sparked buzz for its bold take on the character.
Growing up in Detroit shaped her hustle. Her brother, Floyd, shares her passion for the arts, working as an actor and model too, turning family dinners into impromptu scene rehearsals.
She also reps as a CD4 Kids Child Ambassador for Carol’s Daughter hair products, channeling her natural curls into advocacy for kids’ causes.
With her blend of grit and grace, Leah’s just getting started—Detroit’s pride, ready to conquer more screens.