About
Lauren “Lolo” Wood is an American model, television personality, and digital creator whose magnetic presence lights up both studio sets and social-media timelines. Born on March 13 1993 in Texas, she stands about 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) and proudly embraces her mixed heritage of African-American, Caucasian, and Navajo ancestry. Her career spans runway shoots for fashion labels, partnerships with sports and lifestyle brands, and a growing résumé on MTV that now includes a permanent co-host chair on Ridiculousness starting July 2024. Away from the cameras she champions body-positivity and self-confidence, values rooted in the supportive home that shaped her early years.
Before Fame
Wood’s path to the spotlight was anything but overnight. Growing up in a tight-knit Texas household, she juggled athletics and the arts, eventually enlisting in the U.S. Air Force after high school, where eight years of service instilled the poise and discipline fans now recognize onscreen. Her first taste of national attention arrived in 2014-15 when she joined Nick Cannon’s improv hit Wild ’N Out. Viewers quickly gravitated to her quick wit and relaxed confidence; by 2015 she’d been voted the show’s fan-favorite girl, a boost that opened doors to modeling campaigns and guest roles on HBO’s Ballers.
Trivia
- Air-Force alumna: Lolo credits military life for her work ethic and her habit of arriving on set early—often with a green smoothie in hand.
- Fan-favorite on Wild ’N Out: Her Season 6 debut turned heads, and audience polls later crowned her “Favorite Girl,” a title she still jokes about with the crew.
- Ridiculousness milestone: When Chanel West Coast exited after 30 seasons, MTV tapped Lolo as the first full-time replacement, praising her “easy chemistry” with Rob Dyrdek and Steelo Brim.
- Fitness focus: A lifelong sports enthusiast, she posts high-intensity workouts that often rack up millions of views and fuel collaborations with athletic-wear brands.
- Philanthropy: Wood quietly supports youth sports programs in her hometown, saying she wants kids “to feel seen and unstoppable—no filters needed.”
Family Life
Family remains Lolo’s emotional anchor. On February 17 2022 she welcomed her son, Zydn Nicholas Beckham, with NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. The couple shared tender moments—from Super Bowl sideline bump-kisses to red-carpet appearances—before amicably parting ways in September 2023. Both parents speak openly about co-parenting “day by day,” noting that shared calendars and FaceTime bedtime stories keep their little boy connected whether Mom is in Los Angeles or Dad is on the road for Sunday football. Despite public curiosity, Wood shields Zydn from the spotlight, posting only the occasional back-of-the-head snapshot or birthday balloon photo. She also credits her own parents and two sisters for reinforcing her grounded outlook, often flying them in for tapings so Zydn can “grow up backstage, not backstage pass.”
Associated With
Wood’s professional orbit links her to a blend of sports and entertainment heavyweights. Odell Beckham Jr.—Baltimore Ravens wide receiver and Super Bowl champ—remains a co-parenting partner and friend. On Ridiculousness she now trades punchlines with creator Rob Dyrdek and commentator Sterling “Steelo” Brim, while her Wild ’N Out days tie her to Nick Cannon’s ever-expanding comedy family. Brand-wise, she’s shot campaigns for PrettyLittleThing, Fashion Nova, and Nike, and her 2-million-plus Instagram followers often spot cameos from fellow models like Draya Michele and Karrueche Tran, who also guest-hosted Ridiculousness during the show’s transition period. Through it all, Wood keeps her collaborations rooted in authenticity—choosing projects that align with her fitness focus, her multicultural pride, and her desire to uplift young women carving their own paths.
