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After only a few minutes of talking to Denisha Hardeman, you instantly have that ‘girl next door’ type of feel. Forget the fact that at 23 years old, she’s already acted alongside some of Hollywood’s biggest power players. She’s still one of the most humble individuals you’ll encounter. Her ‘chance of a lifetime’ role as an extra in ‘Django Unchained’ set her career train in motion, and she hasn’t slowed since. Taking the advice of The Samuel L Jackson, Hardeman packed her family and they headed to Los Angeles. That move alone turned out to be the best for her career. Not only has she been able to take advantage of several acting roles, she’s also been able to build a solid background in production and casting. As if that weren’t enough, she’s working side by side with industry legend Paula Jai Parker to produce and release several movies and short stories.

This success definitely didn’t come without a price. Our exclusive chronicles the lifeDenisha Hardeman, good and bad . From physical and sexual assault to depression and sickness, Denisha has experienced it all. As she puts it, she’s lived the type of life that someone her age should not have lived in her early adult years. Her story surely makes for a great read. She has definitely gone through the fire, but by the looks of things, she’s proven that she’s definitely made of gold! Nothing’s holding her back in life!

Take a moment to get to know Denisha Hardeman!

Denisha Hardeman

Through The Fire

Interview by James G. Johnson II