Celia Rose Gooding facts for kids
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Celia Rose Gooding
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Gooding after a performance of Jagged Little Pill in 2019
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| Born | February 22, 2000 New York City, New York, U.S.
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| Years active | 2017–present |
| Known for | Jagged Little Pill Star Trek: Strange New Worlds |
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| Awards | Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album (2021) Antonyo Award (2020) |
Celia Rose Gooding (born February 22, 2000) is an American actor and singer. They became well-known for their first role on Broadway. This was as Frankie Healy in the rock musical Jagged Little Pill. For this role, they won a Grammy Award in 2021. They were also nominated for a Tony Award in 2020. At 20 years old, they were one of the youngest people ever nominated in that category. Celia also plays Nyota Uhura in the TV show Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. This show started in 2022 on Paramount+.
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Early Life and Education
Celia Gooding was born in New York City. Their mother is the famous actress, singer, and dancer LaChanze. Celia's father, Calvin Gooding, passed away during the sad events of September 11, 2001. Celia has one sister named Zaya.
School Days
Celia went to Hackley School in Tarrytown, New York. They studied performing arts and did very well. Sometimes, Celia took time off from school to work on the musical Jagged Little Pill. They helped develop the show from the beginning. During their junior year, they had special tutoring for three hours each morning. This helped them keep up with schoolwork while rehearsing. For their final school project, Celia worked on the show's tryout performances.
Celia also studied dance at the Alvin Ailey Institute. They learned acting and film at the Berridge Conservatory in Normandy.
College Experience
In 2018, Celia started attending Pace University. They planned to study both musical theatre and child psychology. However, they decided to focus only on musical theatre. Celia left Pace after their first year. This was because rehearsals for Jagged Little Pill on Broadway began in September 2019.
Acting Career
Celia was inspired to become an actor by their mother. They watched their mom win a Tony Award in 2006. This was for her role in The Color Purple. Celia started acting in musicals in ninth grade. In high school, they played roles like Carmen in a production of Fame.
Broadway Debut
In 2017, when Celia was 17, they were cast in the first reading of Jagged Little Pill. This musical was based on the songs of Alanis Morissette. Celia created the role of Frankie Healy. Frankie is a 17-year-old activist who was adopted into a family. Celia performed in the show's first public performances in 2018.
Celia continued playing Frankie when the show moved to Broadway in November 2019. They received many awards and honors for their performance. They also performed on TV shows like Late Night with Seth Meyers and Good Morning America.
In 2019, Celia and their mother, LaChanze, were both starring in Broadway shows at the same time. This is a very rare event for a mother and daughter.
Awards and New Roles
Celia received an award for Best Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Antonyo Awards. They were also nominated for a Tony Award. The Broadway run of Jagged Little Pill ended early due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Celia was later cast as Nyota Uhura in the TV series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. This show is very popular. In September 2021, Celia announced they would not return to Jagged Little Pill. This was due to concerns about how some cast members were treated.
Personal Life
Celia has two cats named Pongo and Sushi. They use she and they pronouns.
Speaking Up for Important Causes
Celia has spoken out about important issues. They have talked about what it's like to be a Black actor on Broadway. They participated in discussions about racial justice in theatre. They also joined a panel for Black History Month.
Because of their role in Jagged Little Pill, Celia has also spoken up for the LGBTQ+ community. They also support people who were adopted into families of a different race.
Celia has also taken part in discussions about healthy relationships. They advocate for people who have been hurt.
Acting Roles
Film and Television
Celia has appeared in several films and TV shows. Their film roles include Breakwater in 2022. On television, they have been a guest on talk shows like Good Morning America. Since 2022, they have played Nyota Uhura in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
Theatre Performances
Celia's main theatre role was as Frankie Healy in Jagged Little Pill. They performed this role from 2018 to 2020. They also appeared as a guest performer in Sisgendered in 2021.
Web Series
Celia has also been in web series. In 2023, they played Nyota Uhura in Star Trek: Very Short Treks. They also appeared in Exandria Unlimited: Divergence and Narrative Telephone.
Music Recordings
Cast Albums
Celia has recorded music for several cast albums.
- Jagged Little Pill (Original Broadway Cast Recording) was released in 2019.
- Stone Crossed (Studio Concept Album) was released in 2021.
- Star Trek Strange New Worlds Season 2 - Subspace Rhapsody (Original Series Soundtrack) was released in 2023.
Awards and Honors
Celia has received several awards and nominations for their acting and singing.
- In 2020, they won an Antonyo Award for Best Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for Jagged Little Pill.
- They were nominated for a Tony Award in 2020 for the same role.
- In 2021, they won a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album for Jagged Little Pill.
- In 2024, they were nominated for a Critics' Choice Television Award for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
- They were also nominated for a Saturn Award in 2024 for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
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Celia Gooding after a performance of Jagged Little Pill in 2019
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