Shahadi Wright Joseph facts for kids
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Shahadi Wright Joseph
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| Born | April 29, 2005 New York City, U.S.
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| Years active | 2013–present |
Shahadi Wright Joseph (born April 29, 2005) is a talented American actress, singer, and dancer. She is well-known for her exciting roles in movies like Us and The Lion King. She also voiced a character in the popular podcast "Six Minutes."
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About Shahadi's Early Life
Shahadi Wright Joseph was born in Brooklyn, a part of New York City. She started dancing when she was only two years old. When she was in third grade, she even used an Academy Award acceptance speech by actress Lupita Nyong'o for a school play audition!
Shahadi's Career Journey
Shahadi's first big acting job was on Broadway. When she was nine, she played young Nala in The Lion King musical. Later, she was part of the first cast for the musical School of Rock. In 2016, she appeared in the TV musical Hairspray Live! as Little Inez Stubbs, which people really enjoyed.
Voice Acting and Podcasts
In 2018, Shahadi started starring in a podcast called Six Minutes. She plays the main character, Holiday, in this exciting show.
Big Screen Roles
In 2019, Shahadi got to play young Nala again! This time, it was in the live-action movie The Lion King, directed by Jon Favreau. She loved the character of Nala because she sees her as a great role model for young girls. Shahadi was even more excited when she learned that Beyoncé would be the voice of the grown-up Nala. This made her want to work even harder!
Also in 2019, Shahadi starred in the scary movie Us, directed by Jordan Peele. She played two characters, Zora and Umbrae. The movie was a big hit and critics loved it. Shahadi's acting in Us earned her many award nominations, including for a Saturn Award and a Critics' Choice Movie Award.
Shahadi also had a main role as Ruby Lee Emory in the horror drama TV series Them. This series came out in April 2021 and also received good reviews.
Shahadi's Main Works
- 2016: Hairspray Live! (TV special) – Little Inez Stubbs
- 2019: Us (Film) – Zora Wilson / Umbrae
- 2019: The Lion King (Film) – Young Nala (voice)
- 2021, 2024: Them (TV series) – Ruby Lee Emory
See also
In Spanish: Shahadi Wright Joseph para niños
