Renika Williams

Renika Williams is an American actress. She is best known for playing Willow in the teen comedy-drama series The Sex Lives of College Girls and as the college intern in the Walt Disney short film Once Upon a Studio.

Early life Williams is from Dayton, Ohio. She became interested in the 6th grade when she auditioned for the local arts magnet school. She graduated from Wright State University in 2015.

Career Williams first recurring role came playing Leslie in the comedy series Placeholders starring Teyonah Parris. Her first big role came playing the lead as a college intern in the Walt Disney short film Once Upon a Studio. Her biggest role so far has been playing Willow in the teen comedy-drama series The Sex Lives of College Girls She played Olivette in the final season of the medical drama series New Amsterdam. She made a one-off appearance playing the teenage version of the lead character Mercedes played by Brandee Evans in the drama series P-Valley.

Personal life Williams is involved for raising awareness of Sickle Cell Anemia which took the life of her best friend. In her spare time she likes yoga, cycling and reading. Her favourite book is Sula by Toni Morrison.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2016 Passing History Jessica Floops Short 2018 Cashed Monique Short 2019 Cuddle Liz 2020 Healing River Rose Harken 2021 Intrusion Helena 2023 Once Upon a Studio College Intern Short 2024 The Fabulous Four Shivani

Television Year Title Role Notes 2017 Placeholders Leslie 2 episodes 2021 Modern Love Adult Meesha Episode; A Life Plan for Two, Followed by One 2022 Baby Mouth Guest Episode; Renika Williams Feeds Jimmy Fried Okra 2022 P-Valley Teenage Mercedes Episode; Jackson 2022 New Amsterdam Olivette Episode; The Empty Spaces 2021-2025 The Sex Lives of College Girls Willow 24 episodes 2025 Reasonable Doubt Younger Monica Episode; D'Evils