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Jan 16, 2024 · Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor on how director Ava DuVernay told her she needed someone who could forgo the comforts of a star for her 'Origin' role.
Aug 29, 2023 · Aunjanue Ellis talks 'Justified: City Primeval' revival, working with Timothy Olyphant, Boyd Holbrook and Vondie Curtis-Hall as attorney Carolyn Wilder.
Jul 18, 2023 · The Oscar nominee steals the new Justified revival, and has several major films coming up. A candid conversation on how she’s seizing the moment.
Jan 16, 2024 · Ava DuVernay and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor were in the middle of shooting their new drama, “Origin,” when Ellis-Taylor gave the writer-director some last-minute homework.
Feb 22, 2022 · Though she’s had a long career, Aunjanue Ellis has only recently broken through to widespread acclaim. Now, she is nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in “ King Richard ” as...
Jan 8, 2024 · A veteran character actor with a dozen weighty performances to her credit, including DuVernay’s “When They See Us,” “Lovecraft Country” and a Supporting Actress Academy Award nomination for...
Jan 18, 2024 · Ellis-Taylor (who received an Oscar nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance in 2021's King Richard) plays Isabel Wilkerson.