October 18th 2024.
British actor Lashana Lynch, best known for her role in the James Bond franchise, had a radiant smile at the New York premiere of her new political thriller, The Day of the Jackal. The reason for her joy? She proudly announced that she is expecting her first child with her partner Zackary Momoh. Although the due date is being kept private for now, the 36-year-old star is already glowing with excitement and anticipation.
Lashana, who has also appeared in popular films such as The Woman King, The Marvels, and Matilda: The Musical, made history in 2021 by becoming the first Black female 007 opposite Daniel Craig. And she continues to break barriers in the entertainment industry, as she takes on the role of Bianca, a British intelligence officer in pursuit of an elite assassin in her latest series.
To celebrate the highly-anticipated 10-part show, Lashana and her co-stars walked the red carpet in style earlier this week in the Big Apple. Lashana stunned in an Ottolinger floor-length gown, featuring a unique blend of styles with a shirt-and-tie aesthetic and cheetah print. She completed her look with gold hoops, rings, and of course, her growing baby bump.
The British actor carefully planned her red carpet look to announce her pregnancy, telling Vogue, "I wanted to keep the look really simple, poignant, and effective." She also added, "I feel comfortable and at ease, but also in charge of myself." Lashana emphasized the importance of celebrating the natural beauty of a woman's body, rather than feeling pressure to conform to a certain standard.
Lashana, who is known for always putting her best self forward at premieres, also shared that it doesn't have to come at the cost of being "comfy and chill." She said, "Sometimes it's easy to forget that what you come with naturally is so beautiful and deserves to be celebrated in its own right."
The actor shared sweet moments with her co-stars, including Ursula Corbero, as they posed for photographs together on the red carpet. Lashana has mostly kept her relationship with Zackary out of the spotlight, but they have made a few appearances as a couple at high-profile events.
Lashana, who has been a trailblazer on screen in recent years, is widely known for her role as 007 star Nomi in No Time To Die. She will also be stepping back into her action shoes to play Bianca in The Day of the Jackal.
In 2022, Lashana opened up about what it meant to play the iconic Roald Dahl character Miss Honey as a Black woman. She said, "I feel like I've spiritually been given the opportunity to gift my childhood self what I didn't get as a child, which is incredible." She added, "I get to watch myself create something for younger generations today and going forward."
Lashana has once again taken on a powerful and inspiring character in Bianca, and she explained what makes her so brilliant. "I think generally, a lot of us Black women have a fear of being difficult. I don't think that [Bianca] wears that fear at all," she shared with Tatler. "I think she has learned to utilize it so that she can get what she wants, which is a skill we as Black women aren't taught."
Not only is Lashana the lead star in The Day of the Jackal, but she is also a co-executive producer. She saw it as her responsibility and privilege to bring Bianca to life in a careful, respectful, and meaningful way.
The Day of the Jackal will premiere on November 7 on Sky Atlantic and NOW. And as Lashana continues to make waves in the entertainment industry, we are excited to see what other groundbreaking roles she will take on. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our entertainment team. We would love to hear from you.
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