Luenell Campbell (born March 12, 1959), known mononymously as Luenell, is an American comedian and actress. She is best known for her appearance in the mockumentary comedy film Borat (2006).
Her other film roles include Think Like a Man (2012), Taken 2 (2012), Think Like a Man Too (2015), A Star Is Born (2018), Dolemite Is My Name (2019), and Coming 2 America (2021).
Luenell also voiced a Shrunken Head in Hotel Transylvania (2012) and its 2015 sequel.
She has had recurring television roles as Rhonda in Showtime comedy-drama series Californication (2009–2014) and as Miss Loretta on HBO Max dark comedy series Hacks (2021–2025).
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Career
In the early 1990s, Luenell appeared regularly on Soul Beat TV on the Oakland, California cable station KSBT, along with prominent Bay Area African-American journalist Chauncey Bailey, an interviewer and talk show host on the program. Luenell was one of the hired actors in the 2006 hit mockumentary comedy film Borat, playing the role of a prostitute.
Personal life
Luenell lived in Castro Valley, California, through most of her teen years. On June 18, 2001, Luenell married her husband, whom she refers to as Mr. Rarely. She also has a daughter, Da'Nelle.
Although Luenell and Mr. Rarely eventually divorced, they remained close. She revealed that he had undergone treatment for prostate cancer and was living with COPD. On June 23, 2024, Luenell announced on Instagram that he had died following a prolonged illness: “No more breathing machines, no more needles, no more suffering… Even though we were no longer legally married, we remained in each other’s hearts until the very end.”