Paula Patton

 Paula Maxine Patton (born December 5 1975) is an American actor and producer. Patton's feature film debut was in the comedy film Hitch. Since then, she has played roles in the movies DyjA Vu (2006) and Precious (2008). In the song "Can U handle it?" she was the female character. 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 several Robin Thicke albums under the name "Max", derived from her middle name (Maxine). Patton made her film debut with a small part in the 2005 romantic comedy film Hitch, alongside Will Smith. She also appeared in London, which is a drama. In 2006, she appeared together with OutKast group members Andre Benjamin and Big Boi in the musical film Idlewild written and directed by Bryan Barber.