Aunjanue Ellis

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, born Aunjanue Ellis, is an American actress with Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations. She became known through films like Men of Honor (2000), Ray (2004) and The Help (2011). Aunjanue Ellis shares a nude scene with her castmates in Lovecraft Country from 2021. Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was born on February 21, 1969. Her biggest role came as Oracene Price in King Richard, which earned her an Academy Award nomination. She also picked up a Primetime Emmy nomination for the miniseries When They See Us (2019). On television she had regular roles in High Incident, The Practice, True Blood and The Mentalist. Her newer films include The Color Purple, Origin and Nickel Boys (2024).

Aunjanue Ellis shares scenes with Carra Patterson, Ilia Jessica Castro and Kalyn Hardman on CelebMasta.