Tessa Thompson arrived on the scene after her breakout performances in “Dear White People” (2014) and Ava DuVernay’s historical drama “Selma” (2014). She went on to star in major franchises such as the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where she brought the character Valkyrie to life in movies such as “Thor: Ragnarok” (2017) and “Thor: Love and Thunder” (2022). She also starred as Bianca Taylor in “Creed” (2015) and subsequent sequels “Creed II” (2015) and “Creed III” (2023). Despite her blockbuster appeal winning her roles like “Men in Black: International” (2019), she continues to star in independent and experimental movies such as “Sorry to Bother You” (2018), “Little Woods” (2018), and “Passing” (2021), for which she won a BAFTA for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Thompson had a main role in the HBO hit series “Westworld” (2016–2022) while also guest starring in series such as “Portlandia” (2018), “Bojack Horseman” (2016), and “Dear White People” (2018).