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Joy Bryant
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Bryant at the Paleyfest in 2013
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| Born | October 18, 1974 New York City, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Occupation | Actress, model |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Spouse(s) |
Dave Pope
(m. 2008) |
Joy Bryant (born October 18, 1974) is an American actress, fashion model, and businesswoman. She is known for her roles in many popular movies and TV shows since she started acting in 2001.
Joy began her career as a model for famous brands like Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, and Victoria's Secret. She first appeared in a movie in 2001's Carmen: A Hip Hopera. Her big break came when actor Denzel Washington cast her in his movie Antwone Fisher (2002).
After that, she had roles in movies like Spider-Man 2 (2004), The Skeleton Key (2005), and Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005). From 2010 to 2015, she starred as Jasmine Trussell in the popular NBC family show Parenthood.
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Early Life and Education
Joy Bryant was born in the Bronx, New York. She was raised by her grandmother. Joy has shared that her mother was very young and faced a difficult situation when she was born.
Growing up, Joy loved to learn. She said, "I read encyclopedias all day and watched TV." Her grandmother taught her that education was very important. She was a great student and attended Westminster School, a boarding school in Connecticut.
After high school, she earned a scholarship to the famous Yale University. She studied there for two years before leaving to become a model. Her grandmother passed away during her first year at Yale, which made it hard for her to focus on school. She later returned to her studies and graduated from Yale.
Career Journey
Modeling Success
While she was a student at Yale, a modeling scout discovered Joy. Soon after, she appeared in Seventeen magazine. She then moved to Paris to work as a fashion model.
She modeled for major brands, including Gap, Victoria's Secret, and Tommy Hilfiger. She also became a face for CoverGirl cosmetics. Joy has appeared on the cover of many magazines, such as Teen Vogue and Complex.
Acting Career
Joy's first acting role was in the 2001 movie Carmen: A Hip Hopera, where she acted alongside Beyoncé. Her career took off after she starred in Antwone Fisher (2002), directed by Denzel Washington.
She then appeared in the dance movie Honey (2003) with Jessica Alba. In 2005, she had roles in the horror movie The Skeleton Key and the drama Get Rich or Die Tryin', where she played the childhood friend of a character played by rapper 50 Cent. She was also part of the cast of the historical movie Bobby (2006), which won a Hollywood Film Award for its ensemble cast.
One of her most famous roles was on television. From 2010 to 2015, she played Jasmine Trussell in the NBC series Parenthood. For this role, she was nominated for an NAACP Image Award.
More recently, Joy has appeared in the TV shows Girls (2017), Ballers (2018), and the Netflix series Trinkets (2019). From 2020 to 2021, she starred in the drama For Life.
Other Projects
Business and Design
In 2016, Joy co-founded her own production company called Hot Sauce. The company has a deal with Sony Pictures to create new movies and shows.
She also started a clothing line called Basic Terrain with her husband, Dave Pope, in 2014. The brand makes outdoor and sportswear. A portion of the money from sales is donated to groups that help protect the environment, like Earthjustice.
Writing and Charity Work
Joy has written personal essays for online magazines like Lenny Letter and Refinery29. In her writing, she shares stories about her life and family.
She is also an ambassador for Oxfam's Sisters on the Planet. This group helps women around the world fight poverty and hunger.
Personal Life
In 2008, Joy married stuntman Dave Pope. They met on the set of the movie Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins. The couple lives in a home in Glendale, California.
See also
In Spanish: Joy Bryant para niños
