Jurnee made her breakthrough performance at the age of 11, starring in 'Eve's Bayou' opposite Samuel L.
Since the show's release, Smollett has earned a Critics Choice Super Award for 'Best Actress in a Horror Series' and was nominated for a Critics Choice Award and NAACP Image Award for 'Best Actress in a Drama.' Additionally, in 2020, Jurnee played Black Canary in Warner Bros DC Universe's 'Birds Of Prey.' She wrapped production on the Netflix original film, 'Escape From Spiderhead' alongside Chris Hemsworth and Miles Teller in early 2021. Abrams, Jordan Peele and Misha Green's critically acclaimed drama for HBO, 'Lovecraft Country.' Smollett's performance was lauded by industry insiders and critics alike. Jurnee Smollett is an award-winning actress and activist of rare talent and conviction.
