KiKi Layne Talks Starring In Her First Action Film With ‘The Old Guard’
“I want to have variety in my career, because this industry likes to assume what types of roles an actress who looks like me can play,” she says.
Netflix Introduced Us To ‘Strong Black’ Programming During ESSENCE Festival Of Culture
From wellness sessions, to all-access interviews with our favorite celebrities, our Blackness was on display — and it was beautiful.
Why Gina Prince-Bythewood Puts 'Warrior Black Women' On-Screen
“These type of superhero Black women exist every single day,” says KiKi Layne, who stars in Prince-Bythewood's "The Old Guard."
7 TV Shows And Movies We’re Watching In July
This month we’re saving our popcorn for Black is King, P-Valley, The Old Guard, Hamilton and more.
First Look: Gina Prince-Bythewood’s ‘The Old Guard’ Heads To Netflix This Summer
This action-packed flick debuts on Netflix July 10.
Larry Sims Explains The Inspiration For KiKi Layne's Masterpiece LACMA Hair
The man behind the look explains the hair that blew everyone away at the annual fundraiser.
KiKi Layne, Wesley Snipes And James Earl Jones And More Added To Cast Lineup For 'Coming To America 2'
Layne will play Prince Akeem's daughter, while Snipes will play a new character. Returning cast members include Eddie Murphy And Arsenio Hall.
Actress Kiki Layne Calls Her Rise To Fame 'Exciting But Extremely Terrifying'
The breakout star of 'If Beale Street Could Talk' was honored on Thursday at ESSENCE's Black Women in Hollywood Awards.
14 Times Kiki Layne Was A Red-Carpet Melanin Goddess
Whether gracing an actual red carpet or striking a quick pose for the cameras on her way to an after party, Ms. Layne comes to slay.
Kiki Layne Is ‘Plotting’ To Play X-Men's Storm
The “If Beale Street Could Talk” actress is speaking her dream role into existence.
ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards To Honor Amandla Stenberg, Jenifer Lewis, Kiki Layne & Regina Hall
The 2019 honorees embody this year's timely event theme, The Power of Our Presence: Art & Activism.
ESSENCE’s 2019 Black Women In Hollywood Honorees Are Picture Perfect
KiKi Layne, Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall, and Jenifer Lewis are this year's Black Women In Hollywood honorees. They also grace the cover of ESSENCE's Film Noir issue, on newsstands January 25.
The Cast Of 'If Beale Street Could Talk' Opens Up About The Film's Most Intimate Scene
Black love is on full display in the new film based on James Baldwin's poignant novel.