Andrene Ward-Hammond

Andrene Ward-Hammond grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and honestly, she’s been making moves in TV and film that make you wonder if she ever sleeps. She’s popped up in shows like NCIS: New Orleans, Complications, and Being Mary Jane – yeah, she’s got range. If you blinked, you might’ve missed her in FX’s Atlanta, but she was there, doing her thing. She played Laura, the caretaker, in Loving – you know, that awards-magnet of a romance set in a racially-charged era. She’s not just sticking to one lane either. FOX tapped her for Lee Daniels’ musical drama Star, which, let’s be real, had all the glitz and drama you’d expect from him. Not to mention her indie cred—she starred alongside Holly Hunter and Carrie Coon in Strange Weather, which, if you haven’t seen it, is one of those slow-burn dramas that sticks with you. Andrene’s got this presence that just kind of sneaks up on you. She can play tough, vulnerable, or just straight-up mysterious, all in the same scene. Her roles aren’t the flashy kind that scream for attention, but more like the glue holding everything together. Whether she’s in the background or front and center, she’s always bringing something extra to the table. She’s one of those actors who might not be a household name yet, but honestly, it feels like only a matter of time.