5 things you need to know about Tessa Thompson, star of Men in Black: International
- American actress, 35, who remains private about her personal life, admits she loves goats, and is also an accomplished singer-songwriter and passionate activist
There is much to know about Tessa Thompson, the Los Angeles-born American actress known for playing strong female characters in hit television series and major blockbuster films.
The 35-year-old’s numerous roles include those she played in the historical drama Selma, the superhero films Avengers: Endgame and Thor: Ragnarok and the HBO sci-fi thriller, Westworld. Most recently she has starred in Men In Black: International, alongside Avengers and Thor star Chris Hemsworth.
Thompson is an outspoken actress, but is also very private about her personal life. Yet we’ve uncovered some interesting facts about her that make us love this talented actress even more.
She loves goats, is a fierce activist, and is a talented singer-songwriter. She’s also vocal about her sexuality. Check out why Thompson’s loyal fan base continues to grow.
1. She doesn’t do ‘labels’
There has been much talk about Thompson’s rumoured relationship with American singer-actress Janelle Monae, but this doesn’t faze her at all.
She has often said that while she is attracted to both men and women; she doesn’t use the word bisexual because she doesn’t think in terms of binaries.