Amandla Stenberg

How Cynthia Erivo, Zendaya, Brandy and More Black Actresses Broke Barriers With Their Standout Roles

From Cinderella to The Hunger Games, Black women have pushed boundaries for their starring roles. Read on to see Halle Bailey, Tessa Thompson and more actresses who've taken on the challenge.

February 22, 2025

Take a Look at the Wet and Wild Trailer For RuPaul's Drag Race Season 15

RuPaul's Drag Race is back for the "super sweetest season yet." Take a look at the trailer for season 15 of the drag competition series, featuring guest judges Ariana Grande and Janelle Monáe.

December 19, 2022

This Squid Game Actor Is Joining the Star Wars Universe

This Squid Game star is set to make their Star Wars debut in new series The Acolyte. Get all the details on the new role here.

September 8, 2022

Jodie Turner-Smith May Be Joining the Star Wars Franchise: Find Out How

Jodie Turner-Smith is eyeing a spot in the Star Wars universe. Find out what we know about the actress joining the upcoming Disney+ series The Acolyte.

September 7, 2022

Amandla Stenberg Forgives Jack Quaid for "Hunger Games" Death

"Hunger Games" alum Amandla Stenberg jokes about forgiving her co-star, Jack Quaid, for killing her with a spear in the film 10 years ago. Watch!

July 25, 2022

Watch the First Trailer for Ben Platt's Dear Evan Hansen Movie Musical

Ben Platt reprised his role for the upcoming movie Dear Evan Hansen and the tear-jerking trailer is one you can’t miss. Scroll on for more details on the cinematic debut.

May 18, 2021

Kelly Rowland, Regina King and More Stars Sizzle at the 2019 Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards Luncheon

Pantsuits, neon colors and bold prints took over the red carpet.

February 22, 2019

KJ Apa and Amandla Stenberg Get Real About Their "Powerful" The Hate U Give Scene

Watch the video to see them open up about the movie.

January 8, 2019

Amandla Stenberg's Interracial Nazi Love Story Movie Sparks Backlash on Twitter

The actress recently starred in the controversial war drama, Where Hands Touch.

January 3, 2019

Amandla Stenberg’s Best Looks

October 23, 2018

Amandla Stenberg and Girlfriend King Princess Step Out at 2018 MTV Video Music Awards

Photographers spotted the couple on the red carpet at Radio City Music Hall

August 21, 2018

BET Awards 2018: Best Dressed Stars

June 25, 2018

Amandla Stenberg Comes Out as Gay

"I was so overcome with this profound sense of relief when I realized that I'm gay—not bi, not pan, but gay—with a romantic love for women," she told Wonderland

June 18, 2018

2018 Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards Luncheon

March 1, 2018

Insta-Beauty of the Week: Jourdan Dunn's Pixie Cut Is Summer Hair Goals

Short hair, don't care!

June 9, 2017

Cindy Crawford Interviews Her Model Daughter Kaia Gerber: "You're so Much More Confident Than I Was"

The iconic fashion figure and her teenager sit down to chat about their careers and how they mimic each other

August 10, 2016

Amandla Stenberg Says in Video She "Identifies as a Black, Bisexual Woman"

The actress, who rose to fame after playing Rue in the first The Hunger Games movie, talked about her sexuality and personal identity in a video posted on her Tumblr page.

January 8, 2016

Andy Cohen Apologizes for Slamming Amandla Stenberg Over Kylie Jenner Cornrows Controversy: ''I Didn't Understand the Larger Context''

Laverne Cox also addresses her response to Cohen on WWHL, which was merely to name-check Bo Derek's cornrows in 10

July 14, 2015

Hunger Games Star Amandla Stenberg Calls Out Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry and Taylor Swift for Appropriating ''Black Culture'': Watch

Watch the young star's moving video about race

April 16, 2015

Hunger Games' Amandla Stenberg Comments on Racist Twitter Attack—What Did She Say?

Young actress keeps it classy when asked about bigoted critics of the hit movie

March 28, 2012

The Hunger Games' Lenny Kravitz and Amandla Stenberg Attacked in Racist Tweets

Stars come under fire by vicious fans of the book who question why filmmakers cast black actors to play two pivotal roles

March 27, 2012