Vanessa Fait is a supporting character in the 2003 film Cradle 2 the Grave.
She is portrayed by Paige Hurd.
Biography[]
Vanessa is the daughter of criminal Anthony Fait. Anthony is the head of a group of thieves. Enemies of Anthony kidnap Vanessa in order to get black diamonds out of Anthony. When Vanessa rebels against the gang's leader Yao Ling, she is bound and gagged as punishment and also to keep her out of the way. Anthony and his associate Su spend time trying to get the diamonds in order to save Vanessa. Yao manages to obtain the black diamonds and holds an auction. Vanessa breaks free of her bonds and phones Anthony and manages to pass on enough information for them to find her. She is chased down by an enforcer of Yao and he grabs her, but she is saved by Anthony.
Trivia[]
- Paige Hurd grew close to the late DMX who played her on-screen father Anthony, and they would share a close relationship until his passing in 2021.
- Paige would play another character named Vanessa in the 2005 comedy Beauty Shop, although she isn't connected to the character from Cradle 2 the Grave.