Paula Newsome is an American actress. She grew up in Chicago and is a graduate of Morgan Park Academy. She received a bachelor's degree from Webster University’s Conservatory of Theater Arts.

Newsome began having an interest in acting as a child performing in community theater, before moving to New York City. While in New York, she was cast in a number of Broadway productions. She made her big screen debut appearing in a supporting role in the 1992 comedy film Straight Talk starring Dolly Parton. She went on to guest star in a number of notable television series, including "Chicago Hope," "Law & Order," "Ally McBeal," "Dharma & Greg," "NYPD Blue," "ER," "Heroes," and "Criminal Minds." In 2018 she appeared as Detective Moss in the first season of HBO's "Barry," and in 2019 she appeared in 7 episodes of "Chicago Med." In 2021, Newsome appeared in the crime television series "CSI: Vegas."

In film, Newsome has appeared in Guess Who (2005), Little Miss Sunshine (2006), Reign Over Me (2007), Things We Lost in the Fire (2007), Thinspiration (2014), Black or White (2014) and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021).

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