Biography bryant joy pictures

Joy Bryant

American actress and model

Joy Bryant

Bryant at the Paleyfest

Born () October 18, (age&#;50)

New York City, U.S.

Alma&#;materYale University
Occupation(s)Actress, model
Years&#;active–present
Height5&#;ft 10&#;in (&#;m)
Spouse

Dave Pope

&#;

(m.&#;)&#;

Joy Bryant (born October 18, )[1] is an American actress, businesswoman and fashion model.

She has appeared in numerous films and television since beginning her acting career in She has received two NAACP Image Award nominations, and one Screen Actors Guild Award nomination.

Bryant began her career as a fashion model, appearing in advertisements for Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Gap, and Victoria's Covert.

She made her film debut in 's Carmen: A Hip Hopera. Bryant had her breakthrough after being cast by Denzel Washington in his biographical drama film Antwone Fisher (), in which she played a U.S. Navy sailor. This was followed by a recurring guest role on the NBC series ER.

Her subsequent film credits encompass Spider-Man 2 (), the horror film The Skeleton Key and the drama Get Rich or Die Tryin' (both ), and the historical drama Bobby ().

In , Bryant was cast in the role of Jasmine Trussell in the NBCfamily drama series Parenthood, a role she portrayed for the series' entire six seasons before its finale in Bryant hosted her possess action talk show Across the Board with Joy Bryant (–), which saw her interviewing famous person guests.[2] She has also appeared on television in guest roles on the series Girls () and Ballers ().

Early life

Bryant was born on October 18, , in the Bronx, Unused York to Joyce Bryant.[1] She was raised by her grandmother,[3] who helped support her on welfare.[4] She started dancing at age three.[5] Bryant would later reveal that she was conceived from a sexual assault against her mother, who was fifteen years old at the hour of her birth, by an older adult male.[1] Bryant stated: "[My mother] gave birth to me, not in love but in shame, after hiding her pregnancy from my grandmother for six months."[1]

She described herself as a "nerd" growing up: "I read encyclopedias all day and watched TV.

My grandmother, who raised me, emphasized the importance of education. For me it was about being self-sufficient and using my brain."[4] While living in the Bronx, she graduated from CJHS x and was a member of the Fieldston Enrichment Program, an elite upper school preparatory program.[6] Bryant is a graduate of Westminster College, a boarding school in Simsbury, Connecticut.[3] She studied Latin for a number of years in high school and was the president of the Latin club.[7]

After graduating from Westminster, Bryant was a gifted student and earned a scholarship to Yale University, where she studied for two years before dropping out to pursue a modeling career.[8] Bryant's grandmother died during her freshman year at Yale, which made her lose interest in studying, saying "I lost my biggest cheerleader, my rock.

Being 'smart' didn’t matter to me anymore."[9] She later completed her degree and graduated from Yale.[10][11]

Career

Modeling

While enrolled as a student at Yale, Bryant was discovered by a modeling scout from Next Model Management and was selected to appear in Seventeen magazine's "Back to School" issue soon after.[12] She began working as a fashion model in Paris.[12] She appeared in advertisements for Gap, Victoria's Secret, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and Rocawear.[13][14] In , Bryant signed a multi-year shrink with CoverGirl.[15] She has walked the runway for Tommy Hilfiger and Givenchy.[14] Bryant hosted BET's Rip the Runway fashion demonstrate with Derek Luke.[16]

She has graced the cover of numerous magazines, including Teen Vogue, Complex, Lonny, Domino and Rolling Out.[17][18] She has appeared in pictorials for InStyle, Harper's Bazaar,[19]Paper, Vanity Fair, Vibe, Playboy, Stuff and Celebrity Skin.[17]

Acting

Early in her career, Bryant played a small role in Ill Al Skratch's music video for the song "I'll Grab Her" ().

She went on to appear in numerous song videos, including playing the female lead in Santana's "Nothing at All" () and Usher's "Caught Up" (). Her acting debut came in in Robert Townsend's film Carmen: A Hip Hopera, in which she portrayed one of Carmen’s best friends other side Beyoncé and Mekhi Phifer.[20] After a small role in the action comedy Showtime (), she made her big breakthrough in Denzel Washington's directorial debut, Antwone Fisher ().[21] In , she co-starred in the Mario Van Peebles drama film Baadasssss!,[22] followed by a recurring guest role on the drama series ER.[23] She portrayed Gina, Jessica Alba's character's best friend in the dance film Honey (), which grossed $ million at the box office worldwide.[24]

In , she appeared in several high-profile films, including the horror motion picture The Skeleton Key[25] and the drama films London and Get Rich or Die Tryin', in the latter of which she played the childhood sweetheart of 50 Cent.[26] In , she had a minor part in the thriller film The Seeking Party starring Richard Gere and Terrence Howard,[27] followed by a leading role in the ensemble comedy Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins ().[28] She also played the role of Tunde Adebimpe's adore interest in "Will Do", a TV on the Radio melody video.

Bryant starred as Jasmine Trussell in NBC's family comedy-drama series Parenthood (–). BuddyTV ranked her #19 on its TV's Sexiest Women of list.[29] In , she launched her hold web series, Across the Board with Joy Bryant, which featured interviews with celebrity guests.[30] An action talk show hosted by Bryant saw her and the guests doing different activities such as go-karting, climbing and pottery.

The series consisted of ten episodes and aired on Reserve's YouTube channel.[2] She had one of the main roles as Debbie Sullivan on the affectionate comedy film About Last Night () alongside Kevin Hart, Regina Hall and Michael Ealy.

The film grossed $50 million at the box office.[31]

In , she had a recurring role as Erica Kincaid, a doctor, on the police procedural drama series Rosewood.[32] In , she had guest roles on television shows What Would Diplo Do? and Girls.[33] The following year, Bryant was cast in a recurring role on the sports drama series Ballers, playing a achieving public defender and mother of a rising football star.[34] In , she portrayed Lori Foster on Netflix's teen drama series Trinkets.[35]

Business ventures

She co-founded a movie company in [36] On January 13, , Deadline announced that Bryant and producer Samantha Taylor Pickett launched a production business, Hot Sauce, with a three-year deal at Sony Pictures.[37][38]

Fashion design

In June , Bryant and her husband Dave Pope launched a clothing line, Basic Terrain, a casual sportswear to performance outerwear line.[39][40][41] The collection was inspired by Bryant's love for the outdoors.[42] Basic Terrain's pop-up store was opened in July at Satine, a clothing boutique in Los Angeles.[43] Ten percent of the company's proceeds are donated to environmental organizations such as Earthjustice.[44] In September , Basic Terrain became available in chain department storeSelfridges in the Combined Kingdom.[45]

Writing

Bryant has written several personal essays for publications such as Lenny Letter and Refinery29.[1] She has written about various topics, including her childhood, body insecurities and family.

In , The Cut announced that she was working on a book offer for a collection of essays.[36]

Philanthropy

She is an ambassador of Oxfam's Sisters on the Planet, an organization that helps women struggle hunger, poverty and climate change.[46] In , she designed a handbag for Botkier, named "Botkier Joy Satchel" with fifty percent of the proceeds from every bag’s sale went to Oxfam.[47]

Personal life

In October , OK! magazine reported that Bryant was engaged to stuntman Dave Pope, who she met on the arrange of Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins.[48] They married on June 28, , in the Hamptons.[49] She owns a ranch house in Glendale, California.[3] As of , Bryant resided with her husband in Glendale.[50]

Filmography

Film

Television

Web series

Year Title Role Notes
– Across the Board with Joy BryantHost 10 episodes[51]

Music videos

As producer

Awards and nominations

Authored articles

References

  1. ^ abcdePetit, Stephanie (November 15, ).

    "Joy Bryant Reveals She Was the Product of an Assault: 'My Mother Was the One Who Was Shamed'".

    Joy Bryant - IMDb: Joy Bryant (born October 18, ) [1] is an American actress, businesswoman and fashion model. She has appeared in numerous films and television since beginning her acting career in She has received two NAACP Image Award nominations, and one Screen Actors Guild Award nomination.

    People. Archived from the original on November 17,

  2. ^ ab"Across The Board w/ Bliss Bryant - YouTube". . Retrieved
  3. ^ abcBryant, Joy (June 21, ).

    "Waste Not, Want Not". Elle. Archived from the unique on November 25, Retrieved November 25,

  4. ^ abFromm, Emily; Carter, Kelly (November 9, ). "5 Things You Gotta Know About Joy Bryant".

    People.

    Joy Bryant is an American actress and former fashion model, who is best known for her role as Jasmine Trussell in the NBC family drama ‘Parenthood’. She has been married to stuntman Dave Pope.

    Archived from the original on October 17, Retrieved October 17,

  5. ^Fromm, Emily (November 9, ). "5 Things You Gotta Know About Joy Bryant". People. Archived from the unique on February 20, Retrieved November 25,
  6. ^Trangle, Sarina (June 13, ).

    "Four decades of greatness". The Riverdale Press. Retrieved November 26,

  7. ^Mays, Raqiyah (). "SCREEN TIME: Joy Bryant". The Shadow League. Retrieved
  8. ^Bryant, Joy (February 14, ). "Joy Bryant".

    Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard (Interview). Interviewed by Dax Shepard.

  9. ^Bryant, Pleasure. "Joy Bryant Reveals Her Body Image Journey". rycom. Retrieved
  10. ^"Brainiacs: Celebs Who Got Their College Degree".

    BET. Retrieved

  11. ^"Artist & Brand Management". . Retrieved
  12. ^ ab"Hyeeeee-ya!". HuffPost. Retrieved
  13. ^"Joy Bryant".

    Retrieved September 17,

  14. ^ ab"Cover GirL&#;: Joy | Of The Minute". . Retrieved
  15. ^Nagel, Andrea (). "Bryant Signs With Cover Girl".

    WWD. Retrieved

  16. ^"Tune In to BET on Monday, Pride 2 for the Fashion Event 'RIP THE RUNWAY' at p.m.* and the Series Premiere of 'HARLEM HEIGHTS' at p.m.*". . Retrieved
  17. ^ ab"Joy Bryant".

    IMDb.

    All All. Sign In. Pleasure Bryant Actress Producer Executive. Engage trailer The Spiderwick Chronicles

    Retrieved

  18. ^"Joy Bryant Magazine Cover Photos - List of magazine covers featuring Joy Bryant - FamousFix". . Retrieved
  19. ^Odell, Amy (). "Kim Kardashian and Joy Bryant Go Naked and Unretouched in Harper's Bazaar".

    The Cut. Retrieved

  20. ^"Carmen: A Hip Hopera". Variety. May 2, Archived from the original on October 17, Retrieved October 17,
  21. ^"Biography for Happiness Bryant".

    Yahoo! Movies. Oath Inc. Archived from the original on July 15, Retrieved January 14,

  22. ^"Baadasssss!". AFI Catalog of Highlight Films. Archived from the authentic on October 17, Retrieved October 17,
  23. ^"Joy Bryant: Credits".

    TV Guide. NTVB Media. Archived from the original on October 17, Retrieved October 17,

  24. ^"Honey". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved
  25. ^Koehler, Robert (July 22, ). "The Skeleton Key".

    Variety. Archived from the original on October 17, Retrieved October 17,

  26. ^Scott, A.O. (November 9, ). "Even a Ruthless Thug Can Have a Sensitive Side". The New York Times. Archived from the original on October 17, Retrieved October 17,
  27. ^Gonzalez, Ed (August 22, ).

    "The Hunting Party". Slant Magazine. Archived from the original on October 17, Retrieved October 17,

  28. ^"Movie Review: Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore, Maryland.

    Archived from the first on October 17, Retrieved October 16,

  29. ^"TV's Sexiest Women of ". BuddyTV. 7 January Retrieved January 13,
  30. ^DJ Samantha Ronson & Joy Bryant Hanging in Venice | Across The Board Ep.

    4 Full | Reserve Channel, 19 February , retrieved

  31. ^"About Last Night". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved
  32. ^Terrero, Nina (December 1, ). "Rosewood: Joy Bryant to guest-star". Entertainment Weekly.

    Retrieved October 15,

  33. ^Bacle, Ariana (February 19, ). "Girls recap: 'Hostage Situation'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 16,
  34. ^Petski, Denise (February 27, ).

    Joy Bryant born October 18, [ 1 ] is an American actress, businesswoman and fashion model. She has appeared in numerous films and television since beginning her acting career in Bryant began her career as a fashion model, appearing in advertisements for Ralph LaurenTommy HilfigerGapand Victoria's Secret. She made her film debut in 's Carmen: A Hip Hopera.

    "'Ballers': Joy Bryant Set To Recur In Season 4 Of HBO Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 17, Retrieved October 17,

  35. ^Brockington, Ariana. "Who Those Sirens Could Be After In The "Trinkets" Finale".

    rycom. Retrieved

  36. ^ abEvans, Dayna (). "How Joy Bryant — Actress, Writer, and Clothing Planner — Gets Things Done".

    Joy Bryant, born on October 19,is an American actress and former model. She was born in the Bronx, New York and completed her education in the same city. Bryant attended the Fieldston Enrichment Program, which prepared students for elite schools. After graduating from the Westminster Academy in Connecticut, she received a full academic scholarship to Yale University through the "Better Chance" program, which supports underprivileged individuals in pursuing an education.

    The Cut. Retrieved

  37. ^Andreeva, Nellie (). "Joy Bryant & Samantha Taylor Pickett Launch Hot Sauce Film Company With Deal At Sony Pictures TV". Deadline. Retrieved
  38. ^Andreeva, Nellie ().

    "Inuka Bacote-Capiga Joins Joy Bryant & Samantha Taylor Pickett's Hot Sauce As SVP Development & Production". Deadline.

    Joy Bryant. Actress: Bobby. Joy Bryant was born in a humble home in The Bronx, Novel York and as a juvenile woman, was enrolled in an inner-city outreach organization called "A Better Chance," designed to support minority talent.

    Retrieved

  39. ^"Launch You'll Love: Parenthood's Joy Bryant Debuts Basic Terrain Clothing Line". InStyle. Archived from the original on Retrieved
  40. ^"Basic Terrain".

    Basic Terrain. Archived from the original on Retrieved

  41. ^"Joy Bryant Launches a Summer Pop-Up in L.A. | Hollywood Reporter". . 17 July Retrieved
  42. ^Wilson, Julee (). "Joy Bryant Launches Unexpected Clothing Line".

    HuffPost. Retrieved

  43. ^"Joy Bryant's Basic Terrain line pops up at Satine". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved
  44. ^Wolff, Natasha (). "Inside the Carry-On: Joy Bryant". DuJour. Retrieved
  45. ^"Joy Bryant launches fashion range in Selfridges |".

    Retrieved

  46. ^"Joy Bryant". Oxfam America. Archived from the original on October 17, Retrieved November 26,
  47. ^"Botkier donates 50% of Joy Satchel proceeds to charity". PurseBlog.

    Retrieved

  48. ^"OK!

    Tv Actress Oct 18 Joined States. She co-starred alongside She co-starred with Peter Krause on Parenthood. She co-starred with Peter Krause on Parenthood. Born and raised in the Bronx, Modern York City, Bryant was a gifted student and earned a scholarship to Yale University after high school.

    Exclusive: Joy Bryant Engaged!". OK!. October 31, Retrieved November 26,

  49. ^Orloff, Brian (June 28, ). "Joy Bryant Weds Stuntman Fiancé in the Hamptons". People. Archived from the unique on October 30, Retrieved November 26,
  50. ^Alcala, Natalie (November 6, ).

    "Donuts, Kung Fu, Vintage: Joy Bryant Reveals Her LA Hangouts". Racked. Los Angeles: Vox Media. Archived from the unique on October 17, Retrieved October 17,

  51. ^"Experience The Joy of 'Board'ing | Entertainment Tonight".

    . Retrieved

  52. ^"The Bronx Walk of Fame | Joy Bryant". . Retrieved
  53. ^"Star Gazing: Joy Bryant Honored in The Bronx". Essence. Retrieved
  54. ^"The 44th NAACP Image Awards - Nominations"(PDF).

    December 11, Archived from the original(PDF) on January 29, Retrieved June 10,

External links