#BlackGirlMagic: Black-ish Star Marsai Martin Set to Become Youngest Executive Producer in Hollywood History

By Michael Harriot

Marsai’s record-setting accomplishment may only stand for a short while in the history books, as 13-year-old Millie Bobby Brown is set to become the youngest person to produce a major Hollywood film. Although I had no clue that Millie Jackson even had a child with the King of R&B, superstar Bobby Brown, it must be noted that… (Editor’s note: No, Michael. That’s not how any of this works.)

Wait. I’m being told that I may have some bad information on Millie Bobby Brown, which is good because it wouldn’t be fair for her to steal Marsai Martin’s record and enjoy her reign as the princess of R&B.

While Marsai never mentioned the historical significance of her achievement during our interview, she did add that she is not only proud of the movie but also hopes it will inspire others.

“It doesn’t matter if you are four or 84, there’s no limit to what you can do,” Marsai told The Root. “And if you prove that you can do it, you don’t have to wait… A 13-year-old created this film and it turned out to be a wonderful, loving and fulfilling film.”

What is important is that there is a film coming out created by a black girl, starring black women, written by black women, directed by a black woman, and it was all the idea of a black girl who makes me feel like I spent too many hours playing video games and chasing Tenderonis when I was in junior high school…

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