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Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Departs Restaurant with Old Mississippi Confederate Flag

*The ugly history of her home state is not lost on Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor. The Mississippi native is very familiar with it and is not afraid to put it on blast for those who are not as familiar with it. During a recent interview with Indie Wire, Ellis-Taylor confessed to walking out of a Hattiesburg, Mississippi-based […]

NICKEL BOYS Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (‘Nickel Boys’) is An Outstanding Actress | EURexclusiveWATCH

*She’s an outstanding actress, PERIOD! Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor has been acting for almost three decades and it shows! This month, she portrays a grandparent in the Jim Crow South in the Amazon MGM Studios “Nickel Boys,“ directed by RaMell Ross. Fans will see Ellis-Taylor deliver a passionately perfect performance as her character parents a grandson with […]

ORIGIN Ava DuVernay & Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Ava DuVernay & Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Talk Filming Their Emotional Drama ‘Origin’ | EURexclusiveWATCH

*Writer and director Ava DuVernay has masterfully created another film, “Origin,” starring Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor that will pull at your emotions while delivering transformative information. DuVernay’s “Origin“ tells the story of author Isabel Wilkerson and her journey of writing her New York Times bestseller Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.   Wilkerson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning […]

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Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Criticizes Queer Erasure in ‘The Color Purple’

*Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor is speaking out about the queer erasure in the cinematic adaption of Alice Walker’s beloved “The Color Purple” novel. “The Color Purple is a book about Black lesbians. Whether the choice was made to focus on that or not in the cinematic iterations of The Color Purple, it’s still a movie about Black […]

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Keke Palmer, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and Giancarlo Esposito Among 2025 ABFF Honorees

*The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors has unveiled its 2025 honorees, celebrating Keke Palmer, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and Giancarlo Esposito for their contributions to the motion picture and television industry. This prestigious recognition highlights their impact and excellence within the entertainment field. The 7th annual ABFF Honors, presented by NICE CROWD, will take place on […]

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Teyana Taylor Talks About Her Incredible Career on Today’s ‘Tamron Hall’ | WATCH

*On today’s episode of “Tamron Hall,” in a daytime exclusive interview, the multi-talented Teyana Taylor spoke about her incredible career, from the Oscar® buzz surrounding her critically acclaimed role in “A Thousand And One” to her newest project, “The Book Of Clarence.” Taylor opened up about the recognition she has received professionally including the love […]

NICKEL BOYS Director RaMell Ross

RaMell Ross’ ‘Nickel Boys’ is Well Written & Highly Artistic | EURexclusiveWATCH

*His latest release is a highly artistic, well-written poetic drama that will rhythmically resonate with some viewers, and belongs in a national museum. “Nickel Boys,” directed by RaMell Ross,  stars Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Hamish Linklater, Fred Hechinger, Daveed Diggs, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor. We talked to the Virginia native about his film adaptation of the […]

NEW TRAILER | Ava DuVernay's ORIGIN Starring Aujanue Ellis-Taylor

Ava DuVernay’s ‘Origin’ Starring Aujanue Ellis-Taylor | TRAILER

 Written and directed by Academy Award nominee Ava DuVernay, “Origin” chronicles the tragedy and triumph of Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson as she investigates a global phenomenon of epic proportions. Portrayed by Academy Award nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (“King Richard”), Isabel experiences unfathomable personal loss and love as she crosses continents and cultures to […]