KiKi Layne facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Kiandra Layne
December 10, 1991 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
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| Education | DePaul University (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2015–present |
Kiandra "KiKi" Layne (born December 10, 1991) is an American actress. She is known for her roles in popular movies. Some of her famous films include the drama If Beale Street Could Talk (2018) and the action superhero movie The Old Guard (2020). She also starred in the comedy Coming 2 America (2021).
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Early Life and Education
KiKi Layne grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. She loved acting from a young age. She once shared that The Lion King was her favorite movie as a child. She would watch it often and create stories with her toys.
Layne studied acting at The Theatre School at DePaul University. She earned a special degree called a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in 2014.
Acting Career
KiKi Layne started her acting journey in 2015. Her first role was in a TV show pilot called The Chi.
Her big break came in 2018 with the movie If Beale Street Could Talk. In this film, she played the main character, Tish Rivers.
After that, she starred in the 2019 movie Native Son. In 2020, she joined Charlize Theron in the action movie The Old Guard. In this film, she played a new superhero named Nile Freeman.
In 2021, Layne acted alongside Eddie Murphy in the movie Coming 2 America. This was a sequel to the popular film Coming to America. She also played Detective Ellie Steckler in Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers in 2022.
Besides acting, Layne has also modeled for the fashion brand Kate Spade New York. She also lent her voice to a music album called Voices by composer Max Richter. This album was inspired by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Personal Life
KiKi Layne is in a relationship with actor Ari'el Stachel. They met while working on the movie Don't Worry Darling in 2020.
Film Roles
Here are some of the movies and TV shows KiKi Layne has been in:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2015 | Veracity | Olivia | Short film |
| 2016 | Chicago Med | Emmie Miles | One episode |
| 2018 | If Beale Street Could Talk | Tish Rivers | |
| 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 | ||
| 2024 | Dandelion | Dandelion | Also an executive producer |
| TBA | The Old Guard 2 | Nile | Filming is complete, not yet released |
Awards and Recognition
KiKi Layne has received several awards and nominations for her acting.
| Association | Year | Work | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| Black Reel Awards | 2019 | If Beale Street Could Talk | Outstanding Actress, Motion Picture | Won | |
| Outstanding Breakthrough Performance, Female | Nominated | ||||
| 2021 | The Old Guard | Outstanding Supporting Actress, Motion Picture | Nominated | ||
| Critics' Choice Super Awards | 2021 | The Old Guard | Best Actress in a Superhero Movie | Nominated | |
| Georgia Film Critics Association | 2018 | If Beale Street Could Talk | Breakthrough Award | Nominated | |
| Gotham Awards | 2018 | If Beale Street Could Talk | Best Breakthrough Actor | Nominated | |
| NAACP Image Awards | 2019 | If Beale Street Could Talk | Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture | Nominated | ||||
| Seattle Film Critics Society | 2018 | If Beale Street Could Talk | Best Ensemble Cast | Nominated | |
| Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association | 2018 | If Beale Street Could Talk | Best Acting Ensemble | Nominated | |
| Women Film Critics Circle | 2018 | If Beale Street Could Talk | Breakthrough Award | Nominated | |
| Best Ensemble | Nominated | ||||
| KiKi Layne & Stephan James | Best Screen Couple | Won |
See also
In Spanish: KiKi Layne para niños
