Every year Black Hollywood shoots new stars into the stratosphere. The reason? Their on-air work draws major attention. From supporting roles to lead cast the following 5 Black celebrities are in demand, stylish and successful. 2019 is already getting off to an amazing start. Let’s keep the energy of award season rolling with these 5 Black celebrities who are making waves in 2019.
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Marsai Martin
You know her as Diane Johnson from ABC’s Black-ish. You may have heard about her upcoming film Little, where she serves as the Executive Producer. This little superstar who may be the youngest producer in history is not just talent but a business woman in every sense of the word. With so many projects in store, we look forward to watching this phenomenon on the screen in 2019.
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Zazie Beetz
What a unique and buzz-worthy name? Film lovers we suggest that you get used to it. Did you know that Zazie Beetz, the German-born American star has been making her rounds in Black Hollywood over the last few years? With featured roles in FX’s Atlanta, starring Donald Glover, and Marvels’ Deadpool 2, be sure to check for a windfall of projects that Zazie Beetz has under her wings in 2019.
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Storm Reid
Look who is storming through 2019 in all her splendor – young actress, Storm Reid. Boasting an impressive portfolio of films by the age of 15, we are proud to see all the shine that the Wrinkle in Time actress is receiving. Originally known for debut in Steve McQueen’s 12 Years A Slave, which won an Oscar, the diverse actress has a new major project on the horizon – HBO’s Euphoria also starring Zendaya
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Tati Gabrielle
She’s eccentric. She’s eclectic. She’s educated. Welcome to the world of Tati Gabrielle. Known for her work as Gaia on the CW’s television series The 100 and Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, the San Francisco, CA native who is generating a lot of buzz in 2019 is also a former model for Macy’s and Nordstrom plus former student of Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Eris Baker
Eris Baker, the shining star known for her role as Tess on This is Us is becoming Black Hollywood’s latest “it girl” on the rise. At the age of 13, Baker has already been featured in shows such as Disney’s K.C Undercover and Comedy Central TV’s Drunk History. With a range of projects at reach for the young star, get ready to see in her 2019 in Dispel, also starring actress Gina Torres.
