Ruth Negga is an Irish actress known for her roles on stage and screen. She has received various accolades including nominations for an Academy Award, a Tony Award, two Emmy Awards, three BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards and a Laurence Olivier Award. She gained international recognition for her portrayal of Mildred Loving in the Jeff Nichols directed historical romance drama Loving (2016), earning a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress and the BAFTA Rising Star Award.
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