10/08/2026
Northmont alumni out there doing things in the world!
Naomi Baker, a Dayton, Ohio native, is stepping into the spotlight as the lead actress in Tyler Perry’s new Netflix drama, Doing Life.
A graduate of Northmont High School and Ohio State University, Baker moved to Los Angeles four years ago to pursue acting.
Her big opportunity came when Tyler Perry watched her performance in an unreleased project called Hard Feelings. Impressed by her work, he personally reached out and sent her the script for Doing Life.
Baker plays Anika, a single mother who forms an unexpected connection with a reformed former prisoner, played by Jay Reeves.
The film explores love, resilience, second chances, and the courage to rebuild a life.
For Baker’s family, watching their daughter take center stage in a global Netflix release is a moment of immense pride.
A reminder that sometimes, one opportunity can change the direction of an entire career.
Doing Life is streaming now on Netflix.