Gugu Mbatha-Raw's raw talent: a rising star in Hollywood

The Beauty and Talent of Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Gugu Mbatha-Raw is a British actress known for her captivating performances on both stage and screen. With her stunning beauty and undeniable talent, she has captivated audiences worldwide with her diverse range of roles. From period dramas to sci-fi blockbusters, Mbatha-Raw has proven herself to be a versatile and accomplished actress, earning critical acclaim and accolades along the way. Stay tuned for more unforgettable performances from this rising star.

1. Beyond the Lights

Synopsis: Noni Jean, a hot new rising star in Hollywood, finds herself on the brink of superstardom, but not without sacrificing a part of herself.

Actors: Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Nate Parker, Minnie Driver

Release date: November 14, 2014

Box office gross: $14,618,727

2. Beauty and the Beast

Synopsis: Belle, a bright, beautiful and independent young woman, is taken prisoner by a beast in its castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle's enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the beast's hideous exterior.

Actors: Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans

Release date: March 17, 2017

Box office gross: $504,481,165

3. A Wrinkle in Time

Synopsis: After the disappearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend to space in order to find him.

Actors: Storm Reid, Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon

Release date: March 9, 2018

Box office gross: $132,675,864

4. Concussion

Synopsis: In Pittsburgh, accomplished pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu uncovers the truth about brain damage in football players who suffer repeated concussions in the course of normal play.

Actors: Will Smith, Alec Baldwin, Albert Brooks

Release date: December 25, 2015

Box office gross: $48,637,870

5. The Cloverfield Paradox

Synopsis: Orbiting a planet on the brink of war, scientists test a device to solve an energy crisis, but it has unexpected consequences.

Actors: Gugu Mbatha-Raw, David Oyelowo, Daniel Brühl

Release date: February 4, 2018 (Netflix)

Box office gross: N/A

6. Jupiter Ascending

Synopsis: A young woman discovers her destiny, to defeat an intergalactic threat and unlock the mysteries of her family.

Actors: Channing Tatum, Mila Kunis, Eddie Redmayne

Release date: February 6, 2015

Box office gross: $47,482,519

7. Free State of Jones

Synopsis: A disillusioned Confederate army deserter returns to Mississippi and leads a militia of fellow deserters and escaped slaves in an uprising against the corrupt local Confederate government.

Actors: Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mahershala Ali

Release date: June 24, 2016

Box office gross: $25,034,518

8. Larry Crowne

Synopsis: After losing his job, a middle-aged man reinvents himself by going back to college.

Actors: Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Release date: July 1, 2011

Box office gross: $38,501,464

9. Belle

Synopsis: The mixed-race daughter of a Royal Navy Admiral is raised by her aristocratic great-uncle in 18th-century England.

Actors: Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Matthew Goode, Emily Watson

Release date: June 13, 2014

Box office gross: $10,722,990

10. Miss Sloane

Synopsis: In the high-stakes world of political power-brokers, Elizabeth Sloane is the most sought after and formidable lobbyist in D.C. But when taking on the most powerful opponent of her career, she finds winning may come at too high a price.

Actors: Jessica Chastain, Mark Strong, Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Release date: December 9, 2016

Box office gross: $9,140,075