Being biracial doesn’t mean choosing one side and pretending the other doesn’t exist. For many celebrities with Black and non-Black heritage, identity has been a lifelong conversation about family, culture, appearance, and the way the world sees them. Check out these biracial celebrities who proudly identify as Black.
From Hollywood heavyweights to Grammy-winning artists, athletes, and cultural icons, these stars have embraced their Blackness while also honoring the other parts of their heritage. As Buzzfeed’s roundup of mixed-race celebrities shows, stars including Yara Shahidi, J. Cole, Mariah Carey, Tracee Ellis Ross, H.E.R., Maya Rudolph, and Zendaya have spoken publicly about navigating their identities. Ranker’s list of famous people who are half Black also highlights other celebrities like Halle Berry, Rashida Jones, Dwayne Johnson, Kimora Lee Simmons, and others.
Scroll below for the list of biracial celebrities who identify as Black.
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