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Apr 18, 2023 · By Esther NJeri. Apr 18, 2023 02:15 A.M. Will Smith plays Aunjanue Ellis' husband in the biopic "King Richard," but in real life, Ellis says she is not the marrying type. Still, the journey to accepting her sexuality has not been easy, yet she has grown comfortable with who she is and hopes for more acceptance in the industry.
Aunjanue L. Ellis-Taylor (/ ˈ ɑː n ʒ ə n uː /; née Ellis; born February 21, 1969) is an American actress. Known for her work in several film and television productions, she has received several accolades , including nominations for an Academy Award , a Golden Globe Award , and two Primetime Emmy Awards .
Jun 1, 2022 · By Rivea Ruff ·Updated June 1, 2022. Aunjanue Ellis has never been secretive about who she is, but the actress is fully opening up about her queer identity for the first time ever just as Pride ...
Dec 23, 2023 · The actress, who was nominated for an Oscar for King Richard, added "Taylor" to her name to honor her late mother, Jacqueline. She also wore a gown with her mom's nickname at the awards ceremony and praised her on-screen husband Will Smith.
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Jan 16, 2024 · By Reggie Ugwu. 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...
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Jun 1, 2022 · The 'King Richard' star talks about her sexuality, her family and her career in an exclusive interview. She says she is in a relationship with a man, but she is also attracted to women.
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor is an actress who has appeared in films such as "Men of Honor", "Ray" and "The Help". She was born in San Francisco, California and graduated from Brown University and NYU.
