Being a triple threat used to be the norm in the golden days of Hollywood. After all, there was a time when all actors needed to be able to sing and dance, as well as carry a movie, like Fred Astaire and Judy Garland. These days, a true triple threat may be less common. However, in the case of Taylour Paige, she shows that it’s not something that has gone extinct.
So, how is Taylor Paige a triple threat? She is mostly known for her driving acting career, which included her breakthrough role in “ Zola,” that debuted in 2020. In this movie, she played a true-life waitress who had a larger-than-life crazy experience by following a stripper on a road trip to Tampa, Florida. Another stand-out performance was in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” starring Viola Davis and the late Chadwick Boseman in his last role. The acclaimed film led to Oscar nominations for the two leads, while Taylor Paige played the role of Rainey’s lesbian lover. Her accolades for her acting have included the Best Female Lead Award at the Film Independent Spirit Awards for “Zola”, as well as recognition from the NAACP Image Awards.
Other acting roles have included:
- The action-comedy and long-awaited sequel, “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” in 2024
- The dark comedy, “The Trainer” in 2024
- The crime drama, “White Boy Rick” in 2018
- The coming-of-age drama, “Boogie” in 2021
Before she graced the big screen, Taylor Paige made her mark as a dancer. She is a classically trained ballerina who once studied under dance legend Debbie Allen. She was a featured dancer in “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” and starred in music videos for superstars like Nicki Minaj and Usher. After graduating from high school and before attending college, she also did a three-month stint as a Los Angeles Laker girl.
What about music? Recently, Taylor Paige showed the world that she can carry a tune very well when she teamed up with Kendrick Lamar. She collaborated with the rap superstar on the song “We Cry Together”, which debuted at number 16 on the Hot Billboard 100 chart. As you can see, Taylor Paige is a force to be reckoned with. She continues to make strides in the worlds of film, dance, and music. She will also make her mark in the superhero world by playing the female lead in the upcoming remake of “The Toxic Avenger”.