In May 2025, Blue Bloods fans were delighted when Sonequa Martin-Green was cast in the show’s offshoot series, Boston Blue. The actress will be starring alongside franchise favorite Donnie Wahlberg in the new show. Closer shares everything to know about her amid the big announcement.
Who Is Sonequa Martin-Green?
Sonequa was born on March 21, 1985, in Russellville, Alabama. In September 2016, the TV star opened up about how her family had been impacted by cancer.
“I’m someone who’s been really affected by this evil disease – it runs rampant in my family,” she told People at the time, revealing that her mom, sister, aunts and grandparents all battled cancer.
When talking about her mom, Sonequa said, “She’s displayed so much power and so much grace going through this, it’s so inspiring. If I can do anything, if I can give her anything, I would. I feel like my support for this organization is what I do for her and for everyone else who’s been affected by this.”
In April 2021, Sonequa’s dad died from liver cancer, and her mom died from a heart attack 24 hours later. She talked about channeling her real-life trauma while filming My Dead Friend Zoe.
“All of this stuff that I was carrying that was coming up and it made it very difficult for me,” she said during an interview with Original-Cin in March 2025. “But there was this deep desire mixed in to do him justice, to do veterans justice, and other people dealing with these emotions. It was very complicated.”
Roles You Might Know Sonequa Martin-Green From
Perhaps one of Sonequa’s most memorable roles was when she played Sasha Williams on The Walking Dead from 2012 to 2018. Additionally, she appeared in Army Wives in 2009, The Good Wife from 2009 to 2011, NYC 22 in 2012, Once Upon a Time in 2013, New Girl in 2016 and 2017 and more.
From 2017 to 2024, Sonequa portrayed Michael Burnham in Star Trek: Discovery. She reflected on serving as an executive producer as well as starring in season 5, the final season.
“It was fantastic. It took all of a business day for us to put it in the annals of the records and in the annals of time. And so I was involved from the very beginning,” she told Trekmovie.com in April 2024. “I was a bridge between the cast and the crew and production. And then being able to sit in and post as well and watch that process happen. Being able to have conversations with people as we were shooting, being able to make decisions, being able to facilitate connections and relationships. Making people feel safe, making people feel heard. Making sure that all the Ts were crossed the Is were dotted. It was a lot of work. But I thank the good Lord above for it.”
She will be starring in the Blue Bloods expansions series, Boston Blue, on CBS with Donnie, which is set to air in fall 2025.
Is Sonequa Martin-Green Married?
Sonequa has been married to Kenric Green since 2010. Like his wife, Kenric is an actor who also appeared on The Walking Dead. He portrayed the character Scott in a recurring role throughout the seasons. Additionally, he appeared in Star Trek: Discovery as Mike Burnham.
Does Sonequa Martin-Green Have Kids?
Sonequa and Kenric have two kids, a son named Kenric Justin III and a daughter named Saraiyah Chaunté. In February 2024, Sonequa revealed whether or not her son had watched Star Trek: Discovery.
“He hasn’t seen it yet because there’s still some aspects of it,” she told People in February 2024, referencing some violent scenes in the show. “But he’s like, ‘Oh, why are they doing that to you, Mommy?’ You know what I mean?”
“We’re still there at that point, so I’m excited for the day that I can show him the show. And I’m very excited to show it to my daughter who was not even here with us when we first started,” the mom of two continued.
Who Is Sonequa Martin-Green Playing in ‘Boston Blue’?
The Ready Room actress will be playing Detective Lena Peters in Boston Blue, Danny Reagan’s new partner at Boston PD. She is the eldest daughter of a prominent law enforcement family.
“We love the Reagans. We have all loved the Reagans for so long,” she said at a CBS press conference in May 2025. “And I feel that we’ll love the Peters too. I’m super excited for this partnership, and to be back in a CBS family — and in this family, your family. It means a lot, and I’m grateful for it. I think we’re going to have a good time.”