Jurnee Smollett

An actress and singer known for delivering heartfelt and energetic performances, Jurnee Smollett's talent continues to evolve with each new project.

Smollett most recently starred in The Great Debaters alongside Denzel Washington, who also directed the drama, and Forest Whitaker. Produced by Oprah Winfrey, the film depicts the true story of Melvin B. Tolson (Washington), a professor at Wiley College in the Jim Crow South, who inspired four students to form the school's first debate team, becoming the first African American university to break color barriers and eventually going on to challenge Harvard in the national championship. In addition to receiving rave reviews, the film was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Picture and Smollett was nominated for an NAACP Image Award in the category of Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture. She also guest starred on the two-hour season finale of Grey’s Anatomy in May 2008.

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