Adrienne C. Moore

Adrienne C. Moore, born smack dab in the middle of summer—August 14th, 1980—in Nashville, Tennessee, has that kind of screen presence you don’t just stumble across every day. People mostly know her as the brilliant, no-nonsense Cindy “Black Cindy” Hayes from Orange Is the New Black. Seriously, she took a role that could’ve easily slipped into the background and made it unforgettable. Her wit, her timing, the whole thing—she’s just magnetic. It’s not even about stealing scenes, it’s like, she just owns them. Of course, OITNB wasn’t her only gig. She popped up in Shaft (2019), holding her own alongside Samuel L. Jackson, which, let’s be real, is no small feat. She’s got this knack for blending humor and heart, even in smaller roles. And now, with Juror #2 (2024) hitting the scene, she’s proving she’s not going anywhere. The thing with Adrienne is, she doesn’t go for flashy drama or over-the-top antics—she grounds her characters in realness. You watch her and think, “Yeah, I know someone just like that.” Or maybe you wish you did. Her roots in Tennessee give her a certain warmth, but she’s got edge too. She’s not afraid to dig deep or get a little raw. That’s probably why her performances stick with you long after the credits roll. She’s just one of those performers who feels like she’s actually lived a thousand lives, bringing each one to the screen with this offbeat honesty that’s hard to fake.