Brooklyn Appiah Biography and Recent News

Brooklyn Appiah
Brooklyn Appiah

Brooklyn Appiah Biography

Brooklyn Appiah is an American actress known for her roles in the films The Hate U Give (2018), Monster (2018), and The Chi (2016–present). She was born in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in the city’s South Side. Appiah began acting in high school and continued to pursue her passion in college, attending Howard University, where she majored in theater.

Brooklyn Appiah Acting career

Appiah made her professional acting debut in 2016 with a role in the television series The Chi. She has since appeared in several films and television shows, including The Hate U Give, Monster, and The First Purge (2018). Appiah has also done voice work for the video game Spider-Man: Miles Morales (2020).

In addition to her acting work, Appiah is also an activist and philanthropist. She is a vocal supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement and has spoken out against police brutality. Appiah is also involved in several charities that support education and the arts.

Brooklyn Appiah Recent News

In 2023, Appiah was cast in the upcoming Netflix film The Woman in the Window. She is also currently filming the second season of the Showtime series Black Monday.

Brooklyn Appiah Awards and recognition

Appiah has been nominated for several awards for her acting, including a Teen Choice Award for Choice Breakout Movie Star for her role in The Hate U Give. She has also won several NAACP Image Awards.

Brooklyn Appiah Recent News

In addition to her upcoming film and television roles, Appiah has also been in the news recently for her activism. She was one of the many celebrities who spoke out against the death of George Floyd in 2020. Appiah has also been vocal in her support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Brooklyn Appiah Personal life

Appiah is currently dating actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. The couple has been together for several years.

Brooklyn Appiah Filmography

Film

  • 2018 – The Hate U Give
  • 2018 – Monster
  • 2018 – The First Purge

Television

  • 2016–present – The Chi
  • 2018 – Black Monday
  • 2018 – Tales of the City

Video Games

  • 2020 – Spider-Man: Miles Morales

Brooklyn Appiah Awards and nominations

  • Teen Choice Award for Choice Breakout Movie Star (2019) – Nominated
  • NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, or Motion Picture) (2019) – Won
  • NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Series (2019) – Won

Brooklyn Appiah Activism and Philanthropy

Appiah is a vocal supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement and has spoken out against police brutality. She is also involved in several charities that support education and the arts.

Note: This biography is based on the available information as of 2023, and real-time updates or developments are being updated by our editorial team.