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Nona Gaye

  • Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Birthday: September 17, 1974

A native of Washington D.C., Nona Gaye is best known for her acclaimed performance opposite Will Smith as Belinda, Muhammad Ali’s second wife in Michael Mann’s "Ali" (2001). The result of her feature film debut was rave reviews, and a call from USA Today for a supporting actress Oscar nomination. She appeared on stage for the first time when she was three weeks old with her father, soul legend Marvin Gaye. At six years old her father announced on Soul Train, “She sings quite well.” So at the tender age of 14, Gaye cut her fir…more

Career Milestones

  • 2005

    Starred in Paul Haggis' directorial debut "Crash," a multicharacter study of L.A. race relations

  • 2004

    Voiced Hero Girl in "The Polar Express" an animated feature directed by Robert Zemeckis

  • 2003

    Replaced the late Aaliyah in the Matrix sequels, "The Matrix Reloaded" and "The Matrix Revolutions"

  • 2001

    Cast as Belinda Boyd, the second wife of boxer Muhammad Ali in the biopic "Ali" directed by Michael Mann

  • 1992

    Released her debut album with "Love for the Future"

Awards

  • 2006

    Broadcast Film Critics' Choice: Best Acting Ensemble