Rising star of Hollywood, known for her breakout role in the 2018 film "If Beale Street Could Talk" and her versatility in playing complex characters.
KiKi Layne is a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry, known for her captivating performances in films such as If Beale Street Could Talk, Native Son, and The Old Guard. With her breakout role in Barry Jenkins' 2018 drama, Layne solidified her place as a talented and versatile actress in Hollywood.
Born on December 10, 1991, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Layne grew up with a passion for acting. She earned a BFA in acting from The Theatre School at DePaul University in 2014, laying the foundation for her future success in the industry.
Layne's first acting role was alongside Lena Waithe in the pilot for the drama series The Chi, filmed in 2015. She also modeled for the fashion brand Kate Spade New York, showcasing her versatility beyond acting.
Her breakthrough role came with the starring performance in If Beale Street Could Talk, which earned her critical acclaim and recognition in the industry. She went on to star in the 2019 screen adaptation of Richard Wright's 1940 novel Native Son, and then alongside Charlize Theron in 2020's The Old Guard, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood.
In 2021, Layne joined the cast alongside Eddie Murphy in the Amazon Prime sequel Coming 2 America, further cementing her status as a rising star in Hollywood.
Layne is currently in a relationship with Ariel Stachel, whom she met on the set of Dont Worry Darling in the fall of 2020.
In addition to her acting career, Layne has used her platform to raise awareness for social issues. She was featured in composer Max Richter's Voces, which was inspired by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The album contains readings of the Declaration by Eleanor Roosevelt and Layne, with a further 70 readings by people around the world.
Layne has received numerous award nominations, including a Black Reel Award for Outstanding Breakthrough Performance, Female for her role in If Beale Street Could Talk.
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