How could there not be any reasons why we love DaโVine Joy Randolph?
You may have been introduced to her through the 2012 Broadway production โGhostโ when she portrayed the Tony-nominated psychic Oda Mae Brown. Perhaps it was her 2019 breakout role in the Eddie Murphy-led film โDolemite Is My Nameโ as Lady Reed or 2020โs โThe United States vs. Billie Holidayโ as Roslyn. Maybe it was even Huluโs comedy series โOnly Murders in the Buildingโ as Donna Williams or last yearโs blockbuster โThe Holdoversโ as grieving cafeteria manager Mary Lamb.
As aย plus sizeย woman of color, Randolphโs road to success hasnโt 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 โBest Supporting Actressโ for โThe Holdoversโ effort at the 2024 Oscars.
โFor so long, Iโve always wanted to be different. And, now, I realizeโฆ I just need to be myself,โ the Philadelphia native gushed in her tearfulย acceptance speech. โI 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, โI donโt see myself,โ you said, โThatโs fine. Weโre going to forge ourย ownย path. Youโre going to lay a trail for yourself.'โ
These are the top things we adore about โThe Lost Cityโ phenomenon.
5 Reasons We Love DaโVine Joy Randolph & Always Will
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 masterโs 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 didnโt know, she has an exclusive glam team of around nine people who are responsible for her award-winning ensembles.
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, โYou know why I love clothes so much? Because itโs connected to oneโs personality and sense of self. You donโt have to be as obsessive about it as I am, but I think itโs a good practice of self-love, too.โ
Her personal life is pretty private.
What she doesnโt show, you wonโt know! And thatโs certainly an admirable trait about Randolph! Whereas we live in an age where social media is the new diary, the Pennsylvanian hasnโt offered much about DaโVine behind the scenes. As far as we know, sheโs serious about her craft, likes to step on a few necks with her fashion choices, and is good at winning awards. Thatโs itโฆ 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 isnโt that active on the internet either, which is understandable because she stays BOOKED and BUSY!
DaโVine Joy Randolph is a multi-talented woman.
As we know, Randolph is a performer of all trades. Before sheโd 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.
โGod is so good. You know, I didnโt think I was supposed to be doing this as a career. I started off as a singer,โ she recounted to the audience. โMy mother said to me, โGo across that street, to that theater department. Thereโs 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 โThe Mr. Peabody & Sherman Showโsโ official soundtrack in 2015. Clearly, sheโs true to this โ not new to this!
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. Butโฆ although her work has earned her some important accomplishments, the passionate creative prides herself on keeping her humility.
โThereโs a trophy in my house now, but Iโm not different. You canโt come from Philadelphia and be changed; they wonโt 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. โI 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, wonโt change.โ
What are some reasons why you love DaโVine Joy Randolph? Tell us below!
