Tessa Thompson
| Born | October 3, 1983 |
| Hometown | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Net worth | $4 million |
| Height | 5'4" (1.63m) |
| Partner | Janelle Monáe |
| Parents | Marc Anthony Thompson |
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Arooj Aftab Announces Album and Tour, Shares Video for New Song: Watch
- Tessa Thompson makes her directorial debut with the video for “Raat Ki Rani,” from Aftab’s Night Reign
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How Tessa Thompson Learned ‘Acting In Silence’ From Her On-screen Hearing Impaired Daughter, Mila Davis-Kent
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2022 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Leading Actress | Passing (film) | Nominated |
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