Ruth Negga is another prime example that fortunes can change overnight in Hollywood. After working the television and film circuit for the past 12 years, she’s now Tinseltown’s latest darling, thanks to a memorable performance in the critically acclaimed film, Loving. Written and directed by Jeff Nichols, the film tackles the taboo topic of interracial marriage in the ’50s and sees Negga starring alongside Joel Edgerton as the film’s titular couple. Scroll through the gallery above to find out more about the actress.

By Gerald Tan
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