Growing up in the rural South, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor never expected to be an actor, but she got herself to NYU and found her way to become an awards-season mainstay.

From the outside looking in, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor has the kind of career many actors covet. Her résumé boasts memorable roles on screens big and small, many as part of A-list ensembles (see ...

“Nickel Boys” is nominated for best picture and best adapted screenplay. USA TODAY interviewed veteran actress Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, who has played in movies like "Ray," "If Beale Street ...

USA TODAY interviewed veteran actress Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, who has played in movies like "Ray," "If Beale Street Could Talk," and "King Richard," which earned her an Oscar nomination for best ...

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor has accumulated a range of screen credits most actors could only dream of obtaining.Men of Honor, Ray, The Help, If Beale Street Could Talk, The Clark Sisters: First Ladies ...

Here's What Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Had To Say About Will Smith's Work Ethic. Mychal Thompson. Sun, ... She's had numerous scene-stealing supporting roles in movies like Ray (2004), The Help ...

In this installment, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor breaks down her career—from The Help and If Beale Street Could Talk to her most recent film, Nickel Boys. ... Mary Ann Fisher in Ray (2004) ...

With its stellar supporting cast, including Regina King, Kerry Washington, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and Larenz Tate, Ray brought together powerhouse talents to portray the people closest to Charles.

‘Nickel Boys’ was a chance for Mississippi native Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor to honor her Southern roots. 'I always have to have some part of me—a thumb, or an elbow, or a knee—in the South ...

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor during the 82nd Annual Golden Globes held at The Beverly Hilton on January 05, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. Gilbert Flores/GG2025. Share. Share on Facebook.

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor's recognition at ABFF Honors 2025 is a well-deserved tribute to an artist who has dedicated her career to excellence, representation, and the power of storytelling.