Aja Naomi King Biography: Instagram, Net Worth, Age, Height, Movies, Ethnicity, Awards, Husband

Aja Naomi King is an American actress best known for her standout role as ambitious law student Michaela Pratt on the hit ABC series How to Get Away with Murder (2014–2020), where she earned critical acclaim and an NAACP Image Award nomination for her sharp, layered performance.

A classically trained performer with roots in theater, she has built a diverse career across television, film, and limited series, including notable turns in Lessons in Chemistry (2023) as Harriet Sloane, which brought her an Emmy nomination, as well as films like The Birth of a Nation (2016), Sylvie’s Love (2020), and A Girl from Mogadishu (2019).

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Aja Naomi King
• Born: 11 January 1985
• Age: 41 years old
• Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actress
• Height: 1.65m
• Parents: Theresa Moore King, and Mr. King
• Siblings: Miya
• Spouse: Dan King (m. 2020)
• Children: Kian
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $3 million

Early Life and Education

Aja Naomi King was born on January 11, 1985 in Los Angeles, California, United States, to Theresa Moore King and Mr. King.

She grew up in Walnut, California, after being born in Los Angeles. She has a sister named Miya along with other siblings mentioned in interviews as including two younger sisters.

She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She later received a Master of Fine Arts from the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale University in 2010, where she performed in productions such as A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Little Shop of Horrors, and Angels in America.

Her ethnicity is African-American and her religion is Christianity.

Career

Aja Naomi King started her career after Yale by working as a waitress in New York City for three years while auditioning and taking on small roles.

She appeared in short films and landed guest spots on procedurals like Blue Bloods and Person of Interest.

Early recognition came with recurring parts in series such as Emily Owens, M.D. (2012–2013) and Black Box (2014), which showcased her dramatic range and opened doors in network television.

Her breakthrough arrived in 2014 with the role of Michaela Pratt in How to Get Away with Murder, a Shondaland production that ran for six seasons and brought her widespread praise for portraying a fierce, multifaceted character.

She expanded into film with supporting roles in The Birth of a Nation (2016) and leading parts in indie projects like Reversion (2015) and A Girl from Mogadishu (2019), demonstrating her ability to handle historical drama and socially charged stories.

Aja Naomi King has sustained momentum with acclaimed performances in Sylvie’s Love (2020), Lessons in Chemistry (2023) opposite Brie Larson, and recent projects including The Knife (2025) and the main cast role in Grosse Pointe Garden Society (2025).

Her contributions continue to influence discussions around representation and resilience in entertainment.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @ajanaomi_king
• Facebook Handle: Unknown
• Twitter Handle: @ajanaomi_king

Personal Life

Aja Naomi King married photographer and creative Dan King in 2020. The couple welcomed their son Kian on June 6, 2021, after King openly shared her experiences with two prior miscarriages and the emotional journey to motherhood.

Filmography

• How to Get Away with Murder (2014–2020) – Michaela Pratt (TV series, main role)
• The Birth of a Nation (2016) – Cherry
• A Girl from Mogadishu (2019) – Ifrah Ahmed
• Sylvie’s Love (2020) – Mona
• The 24th (2020) – Marie
• Lessons in Chemistry (2023) – Harriet Sloane (miniseries)
• A Little White Lie (2023) – Blythe Brown
• The Knife (2025) – Alex
• Grosse Pointe Garden Society (2025) – Catherine (TV series, main cast)

Net Worth

Aja Naomi King has an estimated net worth of $3 million. Her primary sources of income come from her long-running role on How to Get Away with Murder, recurring and guest appearances in television, leading and supporting parts in independent and studio films, and recent high-profile streaming projects like Lessons in Chemistry.