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Born:
- Birthday: 1997-11-26
- Born Place: New York City, New York, USA
Luka Sabbat
Born on November 26, 1997, in New York City’s Lower East Side, Luka Sabbat is a French-American actor, model, and creative entrepreneur who has become a defining figure of Gen Z’s "It Boy" aesthetic. Raised in a highly creative environment, Sabbat is the son of Clark Sabbat, a Haitian fashion designer, and Jessica Romer, a former stylist and model booker for houses like Dior and John Galliano who later became a chef. His childhood was split between the multicultural landscapes of Manhattan and Paris, where he moved at age three and spent most of his youth immersed in both skate culture and high-end fashion, even recalling sitting front-row at runway shows as a toddler. His career began unexpectedly at age 15 when he was scouted by the owner of ReQuest Model Management while getting video games with his father. This led to his first campaign for American Eagle within a week, and eventually his high-profile runway debut in 2015 for Kanye West’s Yeezy Season One—an opportunity facilitated by his close friendship with the late designer Virgil Abloh. Sabbat’s ability to blend luxury fashion with underground street style quickly made him a fixture in the industry, modeling for brands like Dolce & Gabbana, Hugo Boss, and Tommy Hilfiger while amassing millions of followers on social media. Beyond modeling, Sabbat successfully transitioned into acting and producing, most notably starring as the eclectic, free-spirited Luca Hall on the television series Grown-ish from 2018 to 2022. His film career has frequently seen him collaborate with indie auteur Jim Jarmusch, first in the 2019 film The Dead Don't Die and most recently in the 2025 anthology film Father Mother Sister Brother. In the 2025 film, he plays Billy, a twin brother navigating a surreal emotional landscape in Paris alongside Indya Moore. Often describing himself as a "young creative entrepreneur," Sabbat co-founded the creative agency and art collective Hot Mess at age 17 and has since launched projects ranging from jewelry lines to the leather jacket brand Marking Distance. His personal life reflects his multicultural roots and a move toward a more grounded lifestyle; he has spoken openly about having stopped drinking in recent years and his preference for private gatherings at his residence in Los Angeles over the club scene. In June 2022, he reportedly married Enama Arinze, a connection rooted in their shared love for literature and art. Today, Sabbat remains a versatile cultural figure, continuing to produce art and films while residing between his "heart's home" in New York and his professional base in Los Angeles.
