Paula Patton

 Paula Maxine Patton, born December 5, 1975, is an American actress. Patton's debut in feature films was in the comedy film Hitch. Since then, she has been in roles in movies DyjA Vu (2006) and Precious (2008). She sang the female accompaniment to the song "Can U Handle It?" which was co-written by Robin Thicke, whom she would later get married to. The song was co-written by Robin Thicke. Patton has been credited with songwriting on multiple Robin Thicke albums under the name "Max" which is named after her middle name (Maxine). Patton's debut in film was the role of a minor character in the romantic comedy Hitch along with Will Smith. In the same year she followed this by playing a minor role in the drama film London. She was a part of OutKast's musical Idlewild which was written by and directed Bryan Barber.