Joy Bryant

Joy Bryant was recently seen in a wide variety of roles in films such as: Emilio Estevez’s political ensemble BOBBY; Jim Sheridan’s GET RICH OR DIE TRYIN’ loosely based on the life of rapper 50 Cent, who also appeared in the film; the thriller THE SKELETON KEY starring Kate Hudson, Peter Skaarsgard and John Hurt; and in the independent film LONDON, directed by Hunter Richards featuring Jessica Biel, Jason Statham, and Chris Evans.

In 2004, Bryant appeared in the adventure/drama HAVEN, which co-starred Bill Paxton and Orlando Bloom. In the same year, Bryant appeared in Scott Ziehl’s THREE WAY SPLIT alongside Gina Gershon, Dwight Yoakam, Ali Larter and Desmond Harrington and in Mario Van Peebles’ BADASSSSS with Long and David Alan Grier in director. In 2003, Bryant co-starred with Jessica Alba and Mekhi Phifer in director Bille Woodruff’s HONEY.

Bryant was featured as the female lead in the 2002 critically acclaimed film ANTWONE FISHER, the directorial debut of Denzel Washington. Bryant portrayed the love interest of the film’s title character, played by Derek Luke, who helps Fisher confront his painful troubled past. The film, written by Antwone Fisher, is loosely based on his life experiences.

Bryant made her onscreen debut in the MTV original production of CARMEN: THE HIP HOPERA opposite Beyonce Knowles and Mekhi Phifer followed by a small role in the comedy SHOWTIME, which starred Eddie Murphy and Robert DeNiro.

While enrolled as a full-time student at Yale University, Bryant was discovered by a modeling scout from Next Models Management. For several years, Bryant pursued a career as a fashion model in Paris and subsequently signed an exclusive contract with Tommy Hilfiger.

Born and raised in the South Bronx, Bryant attended Westminster High School in Connecticut on a full scholarship. She is an avid supporter of the Fieldston Enrichment Program under the umbrella of “A Better Chance Public School Program,” an organization that reaches out to minority talent to enrich their academic opportunities. Bryant spends her time between Los Angeles and New York with her beloved pit bull named Nana.

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