Porsche Thomas is a multi-hyphenate talent recognized for her extensive career in modeling, acting, and culinary arts, transitioning into writing and advocacy for plant-based living. After formal training in acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and Stella Adler, and improv at Chicago’s renowned Second City, Porsche Thomas went on to establish a long career in modeling, featuring in print, runway, and commercial projects. Her work included walking the catwalks for Vogue and Miami Swim Week, and appearing in advertisements for brands such as Cantu, Dark and Lovely, Black Radiance, and JC Penney. Thomas commercial acting credits feature Lexus, Nikon, and T-Mobile.
She has collaborated with vegan brands as an influencer and worked as a celebrity chef for high-profile clients including Russell Simmons and Ed Weeks. Transitioning her diverse skill set to television, Thomas co-hosted the CLEO TV cooking show, ‘New Soul Kitchen’ in 2019, where she prepared family-friendly vegan meals. Beyond her on-screen and culinary endeavors, Thomas expanded into writing and content creation. She wrote for and starred in her web series ‘Hungry’ for All Def Digital in 2016.
More recently, she contributed as a writer to Nike’s YouTube web series ‘Put You On’ in 2022, demonstrating her versatility in digital storytelling. Thomas is also a recognized public speaker, actively participating in women’s panels such as She Media and Mamas Making It Summit, sharing insights from her multifaceted career. Currently, Thomas is developing a children’s book series, drawing inspiration from her sons, who previously appeared as baby Devante on ABC’s ‘Black-ish.’ The first book in the series, ‘Twins, but Different,’ was acquired by Random House and is slated for release in fall 2025. This new venture further underscores her commitment to creative projects that resonate with diverse audiences.