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Thandiwe Newton
November 6, 1972
Westminster, London, England
52 Years Old
Scorpio
Who Is Thandiwe Newton?
Thandiwe Newton is a British actress celebrated for her versatile and impactful performances across film and television. Her work often explores complex human emotions and social dynamics, earning her widespread critical acclaim.
She achieved significant public recognition for her compelling portrayal of Maeve Millay in the HBO science fiction drama series Westworld. This role brought her an Emmy Award and solidified her status as a leading dramatic talent.
Early Life and Education
Melanie Thandiwe Newton was born in Westminster, London, England, to a Zimbabwean mother and an English father. Her childhood in Penzance, Cornwall, often highlighted her sense of being an anomaly, particularly as an atheist in an all-white Catholic school.
She honed her performance skills studying dance at the Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, later pursuing a degree in social anthropology from Downing College, Cambridge, in 1995.
Notable Relationships
Thandiwe Newton was married to English filmmaker Ol Parker from 1998 until their separation in 2022. Earlier in her career, she was briefly linked to actor Brad Pitt.
Newton shares three children with Parker: daughters Ripley Parker and Nico Parker, and son Booker Jombe Parker. More recently, she has been in a relationship with musician Elijah Dias, known as Lonr.
Career Highlights
Thandiwe Newton has garnered significant accolades throughout her acting career, most notably winning a Primetime Emmy Award for her role as Maeve Millay in the HBO series Westworld. This critically acclaimed performance showcased her remarkable dramatic range across multiple seasons.
She also earned a prestigious BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress for her compelling work in the ensemble drama Crash, solidifying her reputation for powerful on-screen presence. Newton continues to expand her diverse filmography with impactful roles.
Signature Quote
"I've wanted so desperately to apologize every day to darker skinned actresses to say 'I'm sorry that I'm the one chosen.'"