Tessa Thompson is an American actress, singer, and activist. She is known for her roles in films such as Creed, Thor: Ragnarok, and Men in Black: International. She has also starred in television series such as Westworld and Dear White People. Thompson has been nominated for numerous awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Here is a look at her life and career.
Early Life
Tessa Thompson was born on October 3, 1983 in Los Angeles, California. She is the daughter of singer-songwriter Marc Anthony Thompson and actress-singer-songwriter Caridad Rivera. Thompson attended Santa Monica High School and later graduated from Santa Monica College. She then attended the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, graduating in 2005.
Career Highlights
In 2005, Thompson made her television debut in an episode of Cold Case. She has since appeared in a number of television series, including Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice, and Veronica Mars. In 2014, she starred in the critically acclaimed film Dear White People. In 2015, she starred in the Rocky spin-off Creed, which earned her a NAACP Image Award nomination. She has also starred in Marvel films such as Thor: Ragnarok and Avengers: Endgame. In 2018, she starred in the science fiction film Annihilation.
Personal Life
Thompson is an outspoken advocate for diversity and inclusion in Hollywood. She is an active member of the Time’s Up movement, which is dedicated to fighting sexual harassment in the entertainment industry. In addition, she is an advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community. In her personal life, Thompson is in a relationship with singer Janelle Monáe.
Tessa Thompson is an accomplished actress, singer, and activist. She has appeared in numerous films and television series, earning multiple award nominations in the process. She is also an advocate for diversity and inclusion in Hollywood and for the LGBTQIA+ community.
