Age: 42
female
Tessa Lynne Thompson (born October 3, 1983) is an American actress. Known for her roles in both blockbusters and independent dramas, her accolades include nominations for two BAFTA Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Thompson began her professional acting career with the Los Angeles Women's Shakespeare Company while studying at Santa Monica College, acting in productions of The Tempest and Romeo and Juliet. She made her film debut in the horror film When a Stranger Calls (2006), followed by leading roles in the independent drama Mississippi Damned (2009) and Tyler Perry's For Colored Girls (2010). Thompson received favourable notices for roles in the comedy-drama Dear White People (2014) and as civil rights activist Diane Nash in Ava DuVernay's historical drama Selma (2014). She gained mainstream attention for her roles in franchise films, playing Bianca Taylor in the sports dramas Creed (2015), Creed II (2018) and Creed III (2023), and as Valkyrie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including the movies Thor: Ragnarok (2017) and Thor: Love and Thunder (2022), as well as her leading role in Men in Black: International (2019). She starred in the independent films Sorry to Bother You (2018), Little Woods (2018), and Annihilation (2018). For her role as a black woman living during the Harlem Renaissance in Passing (2021), she was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. She portrayed the title role in Hedda (2025), which she also executive produced. On stage, she acted in the off-Broadway production of the Lydia R. Diamond play Smart People (2016). On television, she took recurring roles in shows such as the teen mystery series Veronica Mars (2005–2006), the historical drama series Copper (2012–2013), and the science fiction series Westworld (2016–2022). She starred in the romantic drama film Sylvie's Love (2020) on Amazon Prime Video. Also, she served as an executive producer, for which she received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie. Description above from the Wikipedia article Tessa Thompson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Tessa Thompson
Amelia Parker
for Amelia Parker in The Enigmatic Affair of Grayson Manor
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"The Enigmatic Affair of Grayson Manor" is a captivating romance-mystery-period piece set in the backdrop of 1920s London. The story follows the charismatic and dashing detective, Adrian Montgomery (Chris Hemsworth), known for his sharp wit and impeccable investigative skills. Adrian is hired by a wealthy socialite, Evelyn Grayson (Christina Hendricks), to investigate the mysterious death of her husband, Lord Montgomery Grayson. During his investigation, Adrian encounters a fascinating and independent young woman named Amelia Parker (Tessa Thompson), a talented jazz singer. From the moment they meet, a magnetic connection ignites between Adrian and Amelia. As they work together to unravel the truth, their shared pursuit of justice becomes intertwined with a passionate and forbidden romance. As Adrian delves deeper into the case, he finds himself irresistibly drawn to Amelia, who harbors her own secrets and fears of getting too close to the detective. Their romance blossoms amidst the opulent world of the elite, where everyone has something to hide. As the lines between their personal feelings and the investigation blur, Adrian and Amelia navigate treacherous encounters, uncover unexpected allies, and face shocking revelations. With the assistance of his team, including the brilliant but eccentric forensic scientist Winston Brixton (Steve Carell) and loyal confidante Beatrice Hawthorne (Jenny Slate), Adrian uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal within the Grayson family.
