OITNB Writer Dating Poussey Actress Samira Wiley, Finalizes Divorce With Husband

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Lauren Morelli, Samira Wiley

Ever fallen in love in the workplace?

Well, these two have. Earlier this year, we learned that Lauren Morelli, a writer for the hit show Orange Is the New Black, was dating actress Samira Wiley. If you’re an avid watcher of the Nextflix series, you’re well aware that Samira plays Poussey, Taystee’s lesbian best friend.

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While photos of Lauren and Samira began surfacing, in May Lauren officially came out to the public, writing an essay for Identities.Mic.