Thandie Newton is an English film and television actress. Newton was born on November 6, 1972, in Westminster, London, UK. Her mother, Nyasha, is from Zimbabwe, while her father, Nick Newton, is from the United Kingdom.
She is most recognized for her portrayal as a devoted house slave in the film ‘Interview with the Vampire. She has starred in the television films ‘In Your Dreams and ER, both of which aired during prime time.
She has also won awards for her performances. While she won a few of prizes for her work on the science fiction series Westworld. She also received the ‘BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Television Series.
She was in a six-year romance with filmmaker John Duigan when she was 16, and she later married writer, producer, and director Ol Parker, with whom she has three children.
How do you pronounce Thandiwe Newton
Thandiwe means beloved and is pronounced tan-DEE-way. In an interview with British Vogue, she confessed that her name was misspelled in the credits of her debut film, Flirting, co-starring Nicole Kidman and Noah Taylor, which was released in 1991.
Thandie Newton has remained popular for more than three decades.
As a victim of sexual exploitation, she has been an active participant in anti-rape and sexual violence against women campaigns.
