Melanie Thandiwe "Thandie" Newton, 44, is the London-born daughter of her Zimbabwean mother Nyasha and English father Nick Newton. Newton was born in London, the daughter of Nyasha, a Zimbabwean health-care worker and Nick Newton, a Cornish laboratory technician and artist. Rachael Stevens, The Young Americans, 1993. She was also in Perry's movie For Colored Girls (2010), adapted from Ntozake Shange's 1975 original choreopoem for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf. In 2015, she starred in the US miniseries The Slap. Her family moved to her fathers childhood home in Penzance, Cornwall, when she was three. Her family settled in Penzance, Cornwall, when Newton was three years old. (2018), Big Mouth Newton joked that Colin Farrell had been "scared" of her then-14-year-old daughter because she would just sit quietly on the set and observe her costars. Initially, Newton was not enthusiastic about being the girl in an action thriller. She possessed an exceptional talent for dancing and obtained a scholarship to the Arts Educational School at the age of 11. Is it right? Thandie. Just look at the films. Encyclopedia.com gives you the ability to cite reference entries and articles according to common styles from the Modern Language Association (MLA), The Chicago Manual of Style, and the American Psychological Association (APA). Thandie Newton is a British actress, best known for her roles in the films Beloved, RockNRolla, W., The Pursuit of Happyness, 2012, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Crash, and Mission: Impossible II. Jan 17, 2023, 4:44 PM PST Nico Parker (18) and her mother Thandiwe Newton (50) in "The Last of Us" and "Westworld" on HBO. Thandiwe Newton was born in London to a white British father, Nick, and a Zimbabwean mother Nyasha. But as soon as I open my mouth, it isnt about being Black anymore. [43] In 2018, she said she was disappointed not to have been invited to participate in Time's Up, a movement against sexual harassment, considering that she had been "ostracised" for having spoken out about alleged sexual abuse by a director. Although Newton has not yet broken through to stardom, it is just a matter of time before her name will go above the title. You can do so much if you are uninhibited with your body. 2019Encyclopedia.com | All rights reserved. I'm taking back what's mine," Newton told British Vogue. . Thandie Newton later appeared in a small but significant role in The Pursuit of Happynessfollowed by more performances in films including Norbit, Run Fat Boy Run, Rocknrolla and W. Copyright 2016 FamousAfricanAmericans.org, Museum Dedicated to African American History and Culture is Set to Open in 2016, Scholarships for African Americans Black Scholarships, Top 10 Most Famous Black Actors of All Time. (2007), The Graham Norton Show I said Yeah, yeah, yeah. Melanie Thandiwe Newton was born in the Westminster area of London on 6 November 1972, the daughter of Zimbabwean mother Nyasha Jombe and English father Nick Newton. Career: Film actress; began acting career with Flirting, 1992. Herself, Behind the Mission: The Making of "M:I-2" (documentary short; also known as Behind the Mission: The Making of "Mission: Impossible II), Paramount Home Video, 2000. In 2007, she starred alongside Eddie Murphy in the comedy Norbit as his love interest, and opposite Simon Pegg as his ex-girlfriend in the comedy Run Fat Boy Run. Thandiwe is married to writer and director Ol Parker, with whom she has three children, including actress Nico Parker. (2007), Father and Son: On Screen and Off However, Newton gained immense exposure after starring in Jefferson in Paris. Nick, previously Nicky, played bass guitar in the rock group the Druids in the early 1960s. The 41. Washington Post, March 22, 1996, p. B7; October 16, 1998, p. N48; June 11, 1999, p. C5. DeSantis blasts Biden's 'disastrous' border on Fox & Friends as pics show kids crossing Rio Grande. Screenwriter, director However, the date of retrieval is often important. as a lab technician. Because each style has its own formatting nuances that evolve over time and not all information is available for every reference entry or article, Encyclopedia.com cannot guarantee each citation it generates. Most populous nation: Should India rejoice or panic? Thandiwe Nashita "Thandie" Newton (born 6 November 1972) is an English actress. She played Chris Gardner's wife, Linda Gardner, in The Pursuit of Happyness. Other films include Interview with the Vampire, 1994; Jefferson in Paris, 1995; The Young Americans, 1995; The Journey of August King, 1996; The Leading-Man, 1997; Gridlockd, 1997; loaded (a.k.a The Bloody Weekend), 1997; Beloved, 1998;Besieged, 1999; Mission: Impossible2, 2000; It Was an Accident, 2000. The Rosie O'Donnell Show, syndicated, 2000. [9][10] "Thandiwe" is a name of Nguni origin and means "beloved". Newton is known for starring roles such as the title character in Beloved (1998), Nyah Nordoff-Hall in Mission: Impossible 2 (2000), Tiffany in Shade (2003), Dame Vaako in The Chronicles of Riddick (2004), Christine in Crash (2004), Linda in The Pursuit of Happyness (2006), Libby in Run Fatboy Run (2007), Stella in RockNRolla (2008), Condoleezza Rice in W. (2008), Laura Wilson in 2012 (2009), Tangie Adrose in For Colored Girls (2010), Maeve Millay in Westworld (20162022), Roz Huntley in Line of Duty (2017), and Val in Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018). (2018), Gringo Thats my mum. [CDATA[ Newtons full first name is Thandiwe which means beloved in Zulu. The voice was a big part of the character, and she was literally brilliant, Demme told Time. Newton is currently in a relationship with American musician Elijah Dias, better known by his stage name Lonr, who is 24 years younger than her. (2000), Beloved Still young, Newton focused back to her education and majored in Anthropology at Downing College, Cambridge University. I use the film industry as a pleasure for work and that kind of thing [32][33] They have two daughters named Ripley (born 2000) and Nico (born 2004), and a son named Booker (born 2014). . . Newton played the part of a Ugandan exchange student studying at an all girls boarding school who develops a liking for a boy at a neighboring boys school. To me, theres a melody behind every characters speech pattern, Newton explained to Swartley.Beloveds director, Jonathan Demme, marveled at the croaking voice Newton developed for the character of Beloved. When Newton was five years old her family, including her younger brother James, moved to England to escape political unrest in Africa. Her mother Nyasha is a Zimbabwean and her father Nick Newton is an Englishman who worked as a laboratory technician and artist. Nicole Kidman also played alongside Newton in Flirting. [3][10] She then portrayed the slave "Yvette" in the Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise film Interview with the Vampire (1994). THANDIWE Newton has announced she is reverting back to the given spelling of her name, in a bid to embrace her dual heritage. (2017), Westworld She can also be seen in Vanishing on 7th Street and For Colored Girls both released in 2010. (2010), 2012 "[14] She began dropping the letter "w" from her first name, making it "Thandie" (pronounced /tndi/ TAN-dee). Encyclopedia.com. (2019), The Death & Life of John F. Donovan She told Swartley, I think when you are called to protect something, a child, instinctively you feel more powerful.. Charing Cross Hospital, London, England, UK. Newton was due to star in the 2000 remake of Charlie's Angels, but revealed last year she dropped out of the role after being asked to play up to racial stereotypes, adding that she also felt "objectified". Thandie (pronounced Tan-dee) Newton was born in Zambia in 1972 to an English father, Nick, a lab technician and artist, and an Zimbabwean mother, Nyasha, a nurse. Bodybuilder. She reprised the role once more for the series finale in 2009. Actress (1988) Education. People are praising Nico Parker's performance in a pivotal role. Posted by, To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that Contemporary Black Biography. In this mystical film Newton played the title character, a ghost who haunts the memory of her grieving mother, played by Oprah Winfrey. I walk into a room in L.A. and [the way people see me] might seem to be a racial thing. Newton and Ol Parker also have an older daughter, Ripley, and younger son, Booker. I was an anomaly. Although she has negative feelings about their romantic association, Newton has praise for Duigans directorial talent. [2], Melanie Thandiwe Newton was born in the Westminster area of London on 6 November 1972, the daughter of Zimbabwean mother Nyasha Jombe and English father Nick Newton. Partial quotation allowed only with hyperlink on Zoomboola.com. St Mary's Roman Catholic primary school, Penzance, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom . Addresses: Home West London, England. (2021), Nations United: Urgent Solutions for Urgent Times (1991), President Thandie (pronounced Tan-dee) Newton was born in Zambia in 1972 to an English father, Nick, a lab technician and artist, and an Zimbabwean mother, Nyasha, a nurse. Nick and Nyasha sent Thandiwe to a local Catholic primary school, where she was reportedly bullied for standing out. Encyclopedia.com. What Shows Have Been Renewed or Canceled? Therefore, that information is unavailable for most Encyclopedia.com content. Sign up for notifications from Insider! It's always been my name. (2005-), The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson The name "Thandiwe" means "beloved". [5] | London, England, UK, Melanie Thandiwe Newton OBE (/tndiwe/ TAN-dee-way;[1] born 6 November 1972), formerly credited as Thandie Newton ( /tndi/ TAN-dee), is a British actress. Monday 06 Nov 1972. (2022-), God's Country (2018-), Solo: A Star Wars Story Who are Thandiwe Newton parents Nyasha and Nick? I want to enjoy being an actor and I want to be challenged by the roles I take. Upon its debut in theaters in May of 2000, Mission: Impossible 2 was a box office smash. [37] In 2007, after Greenpeace members put a sticker that said "this gas-guzzling 4x4 is causing climate change" on the BMW X5 she had only recently purchased, she sold the car and bought a Toyota Prius. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Getting into the film business that young wasnt terrific. (2019), Women Make Film: A New Road Movie Through Cinema Husband The actress met with English writer and director Oliver Parker on the set of the BBC drama titled In Your Dreams. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. (2016-), Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter [21] William Goodman for Complex wrote: "Westworld becomes the Thandie Newton show, which benefits everyone involved; shes consistently electric, and the series gives her no shortage of fun things to do."[22]. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. We wanted to make it naughty and fun. I don't put the pressure on myself to be a very successful movie star. After the filming of Flirting was complete, the teenage Newton began affair with the movies director, John Duigan, who was in his forties. I thought acting meant that you had to orate and put on a disguise. Despite her low opinion of the audition, Newton got the part of a Ugandan exchange student who falls in love with a white boy, played by Noah Taylor. Also appeared in The Word, Channel 4; as herself, "The Films of Jonathan Demme," The Directors, Encore. Having children is life-changing, to state the obvious. (2008), How to Lose Friends & Alienate People Newton at San Diego Comic Con in July 2019, Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, British Academy Television Award for Best Actress, Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture, Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress Motion Picture, Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favourite Female Newcomer, Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actress, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture, Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Cast, Hollywood Film Festival Award for Ensemble of the Year, London Film Critics Circle Award for British Supporting Actress of the Year, Satellite Award for Best Cast Motion Picture, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Ensemble Cast, Black Movie Award for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, Black Reel Award for Best Supporting Actress, Gotham Independent Film Award for Best Ensemble Cast, Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress Series, Miniseries or Television Film, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television, "The Hot Seat with Violet Gonda. . Thandie Newton Gender. Her father, Nick Newton, is British, and is caucasian. While at Cambridge, Newton concentrated on academics and, as she told Kilday, looked upon acting as something I did on holidays from school. Coincidentally, it was while Newton was studying the slave trade that she received two film offers which called for her to portray a slave. Nick Newton is married to Nyasha Newton. caused her family to move back to the UK, where she lived in I get stuff here in Hollywood. The actress will now be credited in films and TV series as Thandiwe Newton, Newton won an Emmy Award for her performance in Westworld, On board the worlds last surviving turntable ferry. Film critic Roger Ebert, in his Movie Home Companion, referred to Pam Grier as one of the most intriguing action st, Singleton, John 1968 Actress Newtons first worked with Tom Cruise in 1994s Interview with the Vampire, a film in which Newton had a small role. Ripley has been to many events with her parents over the years, including . Newton also told Vogue she welcomed how much representation of ethnic minority groups has improved in the entertainment landscape. (2013-), Line of Duty She moved to London in 1966, and was a nurse at Bexley Hospital, a psychiatric institution in Kent. Newton was born in London, the daughter of Nyasha, a Zimbabwean health-care worker and Nick Newton, a Cornish laboratory technician and artist. Daughter Ripley Parker, the oldest child of Thandiwe and Ol, was born on December 17, 2000. Thandiwe was born and raised in Westminster, London, England. (2008), RockNRolla Read about our approach to external linking. Thandie Newton may not have a clone, but she certainly has a mini-me! Read Insider's review of the video game adaptation here. She discussed finding her "otherness" as a child growing up in two distinct cultures, and as an actress playing many different selves. She exuded an elegance and intelligence that this character needed, Cruise explained to Time. "That's my name. (1996-), The Journey of August King In July 2011, Newton delivered a TED talk on "Embracing otherness, embracing myself." The correct spelling, Thandiwe, pronounced "tan-Dee-way", means "beloved" in Shona. Nick was a White lab technician from England, while Nyasha was a Black member of a Shona tribal family in Zimbabwe. ." | 6 Nov 1972 Im thrilled that I can get right past prejudgements. Shocking photograph shows couple walking along train tracks with a child and pram, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's first Netflix project 'Heart of Invictus' revealed as Duke 'couldn't be more excited', Bassnectar accused of sex trafficking, paying underage girls for unprotected sex & demanding child abuse pics', Covid, hay fever or post-vaccine side effects how to spot the different symptoms, Navy medic Fantahun Woldesenbet 'shoots 2 sailors with rifle in Frederick shooting & is killed while breaking into base, NBA legend Paul Pierce says hes still winning as hes fired by ESPN over vid of him partying with STRIPPERS, Florida Gov. Agent Rick Nicita, Creative Artists Agency, 9830 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212. audition to Gregg Kilday of Los Angeles Magazine. He also reportedly became involved with his family's antiques business. When Tom and John Woo asked me to audition, they said it would have a love story. (2003), The Truth About Charlie })(); Ethnicity of Celebs | EthniCelebs.com 2023. Newton was highly praised for her sassy and fun performance. *English-Cornish (father) Thandiwe Newton was born in London. Speaking to Vogue, Newton said she was once excluded from a class photograph for sporting cornrows. Crash), Lions Gate Films, 2004. Nico Parker and her mom Thandie Newton arrive to the 'Dumbo' Film Premiere at El Capitan Theatre, in Los Angeles, on . the Shona tribe, and British father Nick Newton, who worked Thandiwe Newton was born in London to a white British father, Nick, and a Zimbabwean mother Nyasha. 1,865 views She played the part of Sally Hemmings, the alleged mistress and slave of future president, Thomas Jefferson. 28 Apr. Dame Vaako, The Chronicles of Riddick (also known as "The Chronicles of Riddick": The Director's Cut), Universal, 2004. Contemporary Black Biography. She has a younger brother, Jamie Newton who worked in the Camera Department. Thandie Newton was born in London to Nick Newton, a white British lab technician who later turned into an artist and Nyasha a healthcare worker from the Shona tribe in Zimbabwe. . 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Newton's mother, a Shona princess from what is currently Zimbabwe but was formerly Southern Rhodesia, is now in her fifties. The instincts of the characters, how they respond to the situation. Her mother is a Princess of the Shona Tribe. In Jefferson in Paris, which was released in 1995, Newton played Sally Hemings, the young slave owned by Thomas Jefferson. (2010), The End of the World: The Actor's Perspective She lived in Zambia until political unrest Her parents worked in a hospital there until economic decline and political unrest drew the family back to Penzance. (1998), In Your Dreams HBO The first episode of HBO's new drama series "The Last of Us" premiered Sunday night.