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5 Reasons Why We Love Daโ€™Vine Joy Randolph โ€” Hollywoodโ€™s Newest Plus Size โ€˜It Girlโ€™

Just a Few Reasons Why Da'Vine Joy Randolph is a Force to Be Reckoned With

Ashley Blackwell by Ashley Blackwell
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How could there not be any reasons why we love Daโ€™Vine Joy Randolph?

You may have been introduced to her through the 2012 Broadway production โ€œGhostโ€ when she portrayed the Tony-nominated psychic Oda Mae Brown. Perhaps it was her 2019 breakout role in the Eddie Murphy-led film โ€œDolemite Is My Nameโ€ as Lady Reed or 2020โ€™s โ€œThe United States vs. Billie Holidayโ€ as Roslyn. Maybe it was even Huluโ€™s comedy series โ€œOnly Murders in the Buildingโ€ as Donna Williams or last yearโ€™s blockbuster โ€œThe Holdoversโ€ as grieving cafeteria manager Mary Lamb.

As aย plus sizeย woman of color, Randolphโ€™s road to success hasnโ€™t been the easiest. Despite the barriers, she continues to boldly beat the odds in an industry that often tries to quiet big, marginalized individuals. The 38-year-old star brought us all to our feet with a standing ovation after winning โ€œBest Supporting Actressโ€ for โ€œThe Holdoversโ€ effort at the 2024 Oscars.

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โ€œFor so long, Iโ€™ve always wanted to be different. And, now, I realizeโ€ฆ I just need to be myself,โ€ the Philadelphia native gushed in her tearfulย acceptance speech. โ€œI thank you for seeing me. Ron Van Lieu, I thank you! When I was the only Black girl in that class, when you saw me, and you told me I was enough! And when I told you, โ€˜I donโ€™t see myself,โ€™ you said, โ€˜Thatโ€™s fine. Weโ€™re going to forge ourย ownย path. Youโ€™re going to lay a trail for yourself.'โ€

These are the top things we adore about โ€œThe Lost Cityโ€ phenomenon.

5 Reasons We Love Daโ€™Vine Joy Randolph & Always Will

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Sis is well-educated and degreed!

Randolph spent most of her younger years preparing for the center stage. From attending the Interlochen Center Arts Camp to studying classical vocal performance and opera (later musical theatre) at Temple University, she knew she was destined for worldwide acclaim. Following her time at Temple, Randolph went to the Yale School of Drama and graduated with her masterโ€™s degree in 2011. Additionally, she even studied Shakespeare at the University of Oxford.

She never misses in the style department.

Randolph has yet to back down from an opportunity to show up and show out YET. Her fashion sense is immaculate, and every look is on point! If you didnโ€™t know, she has an exclusive glam team of around nine people who are responsible for her award-winning ensembles.

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In an interview with Variety, she told the outlet that she likes to have fun with her style, and clothing is a way of self-expression for her as well. Randolph shared, โ€œYou know why I love clothes so much? Because itโ€™s connected to oneโ€™s personality and sense of self. You donโ€™t have to be as obsessive about it as I am, but I think itโ€™s a good practice of self-love, too.โ€

Her personal life is pretty private.

What she doesnโ€™t show, you wonโ€™t know! And thatโ€™s certainly an admirable trait about Randolph! Whereas we live in an age where social media is the new diary, the Pennsylvanian hasnโ€™t offered much about Daโ€™Vine behind the scenes. As far as we know, sheโ€™s serious about her craft, likes to step on a few necks with her fashion choices, and is good at winning awards. Thatโ€™s itโ€ฆ for now.

When it comes to boos or babies, it appears that Randolph is in her single season, but we could be wrong. The Hollywood beauty isnโ€™t that active on the internet either, which is understandable because she stays BOOKED and BUSY!

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Daโ€™Vine Joy Randolph is a multi-talented woman.

As we know, Randolph is a performer of all trades. Before sheโ€™d gotten bitten by the acting bug, singing was her first love. When on stage accepting her Academy Award, Randolph confessed that her mother had given her the push she needed to see beyond that.

โ€œGod is so good. You know, I didnโ€™t think I was supposed to be doing this as a career. I started off as a singer,โ€ she recounted to the audience. โ€œMy mother said to me, โ€˜Go across that street, to that theater department. Thereโ€™s something for you there.โ€™ And I thank my mother for doing that!โ€

Aside from tearing down the Broadway stage, Randolph lent her powerhouse voice to โ€œThe Mr. Peabody & Sherman Showโ€™sโ€ official soundtrack in 2015. Clearly, sheโ€™s true to this โ€” not new to this!

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Despite her many accolades, she remains humble.

Randolph has won an Academy Award, AAFCA Award, Astra Film Award, Black Reel Award(s), British Academy Film Award, and Golden Globe Award, among others. Butโ€ฆ although her work has earned her some important accomplishments, the passionate creative prides herself on keeping her humility.

โ€œThereโ€™s a trophy in my house now, but Iโ€™m not different. You canโ€™t come from Philadelphia and be changed; they wonโ€™t let you. This will be who I am. The roles will get better; the money will improve, the lines will get better,โ€ she explained to Variety after her Oscar win. โ€œI hope to make a legacy and leave an imprint with this career. I hope my work will matter and it will be something that people of all shapes, sizes, colors, creeds, and genders can connect to. But me, and the soul of me, wonโ€™t change.โ€

What are some reasons why you love Daโ€™Vine Joy Randolph? Tell us below!

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Ashley Blackwell

Ashley Blackwell

Ashley Blackwell is a multifaceted journalist, independent author, book publisher, and graphic designer from Alabama. With nearly ten years of experience in Entertainment/Lifestyle writing, the Southern belle has an extensive rรฉsumรฉ that flaunts 60+ celebrity interviews (Tank, Ledisi, Lynn Whitfield, Chrisette Michele). Her bylines can be seen in many of today's top publications, such as Baller Alert, Kontrol Girlโ€”a sister brand to Kontrol Magazine, The Jasmine Brand, Parlรฉ Magazine, The Curvy Fashionista, and LoveBScott, among others. When she's not penning her next article, creating for a client, or putting together a new storyline, Ashley enjoys music, reading, all things beauty, trying new foods, traveling, and spending time with her family.

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