Kiandra Layne, also known as KiKi Layne, was born on December 10, 1991.
She is a talented American actress who has gained recognition for her lead roles in various films including the romantic drama If Beale Street Could Talk (2018), the drama Native Son (2019), the action superhero film The Old Guard (2020), and the romantic comedy Coming 2 America (2021).
| Born | Kiandra Layne December 10, 1991 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Education | DePaul University (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2015–present |
Early Life
Layne hails from Cincinnati, Ohio. She completed her BFA in acting from The Theatre School at DePaul University in 2014.
During a 2018 interview with Vanity Fair, Layne shared that acting had always been a part of her life since childhood.
She fondly recalled The Lion King as her favorite movie during her younger years, mentioning how she used to watch it daily and craft elaborate stories with her Barbies and stuffed animals.
Career
Layne’s first acting role was with Lena Waithe in the pilot for the drama series The Chi, filmed in 2015.
She has modeled for the fashion brand Kate Spade New York.
Layne’s breakout role was in Barry Jenkins’ 2018 drama If Beale Street Could Talk. She starred in the 2019 screen adaptation of Richard Wright’s 1940 novel Native Son, then alongside Charlize Theron in 2020’s The Old Guard, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood.
Layne was featured in composer Max Richter’s Voices, 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.
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In 2021, Layne joined the cast alongside Eddie Murphy in the Amazon Prime sequel Coming 2 America.
Layne stars as Detective Ellie Steckler in Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers.
Personal life
Filmography
| † | Denotes works that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Veracity | Olivia | Short film |
| 2016 | Chicago Med | Emmie Miles | Episode: “Soul Care” |
| 2018 | If Beale Street Could Talk | Tish Rivers | Nominated—Alliance of Women Film Journalists Award for Best Breakthrough Performance[15] Nominated—Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Actor Nominated—Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Ensemble |
| 2019 | Native Son | Bessie | |
| Captive State | Carrie | ||
| The Staggering Girl | Adut | Short film | |
| 2020 | The Old Guard | Nile Freeman | |
| 2021 | Coming 2 America | Meeka Joffer | |
| 2022 | Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers | Ellie Steckler | |
| Don’t Worry Darling | Margaret | ||
| TBA | The Old Guard 2 † | Nile | Post-production |
Awards and nominations
| Association | Year | Work | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Reel Awards | 2019 | If Beale Street Could Talk | Outstanding Actress, Motion Picture | Won | [17] |
| Outstanding Breakthrough Performance, Female | Nominated | ||||
| 2021 | The Old Guard | Outstanding Supporting Actress, Motion Picture | Nominated | [18] | |
| Critics’ Choice Super Awards | 2021 | The Old Guard | Best Actress in a Superhero Movie | Nominated | [19] |
| Georgia Film Critics Association | 2018 | If Beale Street Could Talk | Breakthrough Award | Nominated | [20] |
| Gotham Awards | 2018 | If Beale Street Could Talk | Best Breakthrough Actor | Nominated | [21] |
| NAACP Image Awards | 2019 | If Beale Street Could Talk | Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture | Nominated | [22] |
| Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture | Nominated | ||||
| Seattle Film Critics Society | 2018 | If Beale Street Could Talk | Best Ensemble Cast | Nominated | [23] |
| Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association | 2018 | If Beale Street Could Talk | Best Acting Ensemble | Nominated | [24] |
| Women Film Critics Circle | 2018 | If Beale Street Could Talk | Breakthrough Award | Nominated | [25] |
| Best Ensemble | Nominated | ||||
| KiKi Layne & Stephan James | Best Screen Couple | Won |
Net Worth
Kiki Layne Net Worth is estimated to be around $40 to $80 Million, as at March 2024 according to various sources.
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