Tessa Thompson: podcast appearances and interviews

Tessa Lynne Thompson is an American actress born on October 3, 1983. She has appeared in a diverse range of films, from blockbusters to independent dramas, and has received multiple award nominations including two BAFTA Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Thompson's acting career began with the Los Angeles Women's Shakespeare Company while she was studying at Santa Monica College, performing in productions such as The Tempest and Romeo and Juliet. Her first film role was in the horror movie When a Stranger Calls in 2006. She then starred in independent films like Mississippi Damned and played significant roles in Tyler Perry's For Colored Girls. Thompson gained recognition for her work in Dear White People and portrayed civil rights activist Diane Nash in the film Selma. She is known for her roles in franchise films including the Creed series and the Marvel Cinematic Universe where she played Valkyrie in Thor Ragnarok and Thor Love and Thunder. Her other notable roles include the leading part in Men in Black International and performances in independent films such as Sorry to Bother You, Little Woods, and Annihilation. She was nominated for a BAFTA Award for her role in Passing and received a Golden Globe Award nomination for her portrayal in Hedda, which she also executive produced. On stage, she made her Broadway debut in The Fear of 13. Her television work includes recurring roles in Veronica Mars, Copper, and Westworld, along with starring in the film Sylvie's Love for which she was also an executive producer and received an Emmy nomination.