Teyonah Parris
Biography
About Teyonah Parris
Teyonah Parris is an American actress. Born in Hopkins, South Carolina, she graduated from the Juilliard School and began acting in 2010. Her first prominent role was playing secretary Dawn Chambers in the AMC drama series Mad Men from 2012 to 2015, and she also starred in the 2014 independent film Dear White People. Since then, Parris has appeared in Spike Lee's film Chi-Raq (2015), the drama series Empire (2014), and the drama film If Beale Street Could Talk (2018).
In 2021, Parris starred in the horror film Candyman and began portraying Monica Rambeau in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the Disney+ series WandaVision. She is 5'5" with a slim build, black hair, and brown eyes. She has amassed 425,000 followers on Instagram.
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Profile details
Personal
- Birthplace
- Hopkins, South Carolina, United States
- Ethnicity
- Black
Body
- Hair Color
- Black
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 126 lbs (or 57 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–24–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.69
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34B show conversions - UK: 34B, EU: 75B, AU: 12B, JP: 75B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 425k (as of March 2026)
- Listed In
- Marvel Babes
Frequently asked
What is Teyonah Parris's educational background and how did she start her career?
Teyonah Parris is a graduate of the Juilliard School. She began acting in 2010, and her first prominent role was playing secretary Dawn Chambers in Mad Men from 2012 to 2015.
What are some of Teyonah Parris's notable roles outside of Marvel?
Aside from her Marvel role as Monica Rambeau, Teyonah Parris starred in the 2014 film Dear White People, appeared in Spike Lee's Chi-Raq (2015), the drama series Empire (2014), and the drama film If Beale Street Could Talk (2018).
How tall is Teyonah Parris and what is her body type?
Teyonah Parris is 5'5" (165 cm) tall and has a slim body type, with measurements of 34-24-35.
Did you know
- Teyonah Parris is 38 years old, born on Tuesday, 22nd of September 1987.
- She has a WHR of 0.69, which falls in the 'healthy' range.
- Her bra cup size is 34B, and she has real, natural breasts.
- As of March 2026, her Instagram following was 425,000, though it was 449,000 in November 2024.
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