Joy Bryant (born October 18, 1974) is an American actress and former fashion model. Joy currently stars as Jasmine Trussell in Parenthood
Early life[]
Bryant was born in the Bronx, New York. While living in the Bronx, she graduated from CJHS 145x and was a member of the Fieldston Enrichment Program, an elite high school preparatory program.[1] Bryant is a graduate of Westminster School a boarding school in Connecticut. She received a full academic scholarship to Yale University, but did not graduate. While enrolled at Yale, Bryant was discovered by a modeling scout from Next Models Management and subsequently pursued a career as a fashion model in Paris.
Career[]
Early on, Bryant played a small role in Ill Al Skratch's video "I'll Take Her". Bryant's beauty earned her contracts with several brands, including Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and RocaWear.[2] She has also appeared in advertising for Gap and Victoria's Secret. She is currently signed to Next Model Management in New York City.
Her acting debut came in 2001 in Robert Townsend's Carmen: A Hip Hopera. After a small role in the action comedy Showtime, she made her big breakthrough in Denzel Washington's directorial debut, Antwone Fisher.[3] In 2005 she appeared in several high-profile films, including "Baadasssss!", The Skeleton Key, London and Get Rich or Die Tryin'. She also played the role of Tunde Adebimpe's love interest in "Will Do" a 2011 TV on the Radio music video. Joy is now starring as Jasmine Trussell in Parenthood
Personal life[]
In October 2007 OK! reported that Bryant was engaged to Dave Pope. They married in 2008.[4]
Filmography[]
[1][2]Joy Bryant at the Women's World Award 2009 in Vienna.
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2001 | Carmen: A Hip Hopera | Nikki | |
| 2002 | Kite | Shane's Mother | |
| Showtime | Lexi | ||
| Antwone Fisher | PO2 Cheryl Smolley, US Navy | ||
| 2003 | How to Get the Man's Foot Outta Your Ass | Priscilla | Alternative title: Baadasssss! |
| Honey | Gina | ||
| 2004 | Three Way | Rita Caswell | |
| Spider-Man 2 | Woman at Web | ||
| Haven | Sheila | ||
| 2005 | The Skeleton Key | Jill | |
| London | Mallory | ||
| Get Rich or Die Tryin' | Charlene | ||
| 2006 | Bobby | Patricia | |
| 2007 | The Hunting Party | Duck's girlfriend | |
| 2008 | Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins | Bianca Kittles | |
| 2011 | The Chicken Shack | Alicia | |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2003–2004 | ER | Valerie Gallant | Recurring role |
| 2010-present | Parenthood | Jasmine | Main role |
| 2011 | Love Bites | Angie | Guest Star |
Awards and nominations[]
- Black Reel Awards
- 2005, Best Supporting Actress: Baadasssss! (Nominated)
- 2003, Best Supporting Actress: Antwone Fisher (Nominated)
- Screen Actors Guild
- 2007, Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture: Bobby (Nominated)
References[]
- ^ Joy Bryant Biography[specify]
- ^ http://madeinatlantis.com/biography/joy_bryant_bio.htm
- ^ Biography for Joy Bryant Movies Yahoo.com. May 17, 2008
- ^ OK! Exclusive: Joy Bryant Engaged! OK! October 31, 2007
External links[]
- Joy Bryant at the Internet Movie Database
- Joy Bryant at Fashion Model Directory
- Joy Bryant at AllRovi
- TheLoop21.com interview with Joy Bryant