Thandie Newton (who is Thandie Newton?)
Thandie Newton is a British actress who has had a successful career both in the United Kingdom and the United States. She was born on November 6, 1972, as Melanie Thandiwe Newton in London, England. The daughter of a Zimbabwean mother and a British father, Newton grew up in England and attended Downing College, Cambridge, where she earned a degree in social anthropology.
Newton's acting career began in the early 1990s, and she quickly gained attention for her performances. One of her first notable roles was in the film "Flirting" (1991), where she starred alongside Nicole Kidman and Naomi Watts. This was followed by a string of other films throughout the 90s including "Interview with the Vampire" (1994), where she played the role of Yvette, and "Jefferson in Paris" (1995), in which she portrayed Sally Hemings.
The 2000s saw Thandie Newton gaining further recognition with her roles in high-profile films. She had a memorable part in "Mission: Impossible 2" (2000) opposite Tom Cruise. In 2004, she starred in "Crash," a film that dealt with issues of race and social tensions in Los Angeles; her performance in it earned her a BAFTA award for Best Supporting Actress.
Newton has also made her mark in science fiction and fantasy genres, with roles in movies such as "The Chronicles of Riddick" (2004) and "2012" (2009). In addition to her film work, Newton has taken on significant roles on television. She starred in the critically acclaimed series "Westworld" playing Maeve Millay, a role that won her a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2018.
Away from acting, Thandie Newton is known for her activism. She has been vocal about issues concerning violence against women and girls and has worked with organizations such as V-Day, the global movement to end violence against women and girls. She has also shared her own experiences with sexual abuse and harassment within the film industry, contributing to the broader #MeToo conversation.
Newton has been recognized for her work on multiple occasions, with nominations and awards from institutions such as the Screen Actors Guild and the Golden Globes. She is known not only for her versatility as an actress but also for her intelligence and advocacy work.
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