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Cast of Beauty in Black

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Beauty in Black stars Taylor Polidore Williams as Kimmie, Crystle Stewart as Mallory, and Amber Reign Smith as Raina, following two women from different worlds whose lives collide in the Atlanta beauty industry.

  • Netflix
  • 2024–
  • 1 season
  • TV series
  • 14 cast

Main cast

  • KimmieTaylor Polidore Williams1Main
  • MalloryCrystle Stewart1Main
  • RainaAmber Reign Smith1Main
  • HoraceRichard Lawson1Main
  • AngelDebbi Morgan1Main
  • CharlesJulian Horton1Main
  • RoyT.C. Carter1Main
  • JulesXavier Smalls1Main

Supporting cast

  • LisaTerrell Carter1Supp
  • KenSteven G. Norfleet1Supp
  • BiancaTamara LaSeon Bass1Supp
  • Aunt VickyJackée Harry1Supp

Guest & voice

  • Detective HarrisDemetria McKinney1Guest
  • Young KimmieAkira Akbar1Guest

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About this cast

Beauty in Black is a 2024 Netflix drama series created by Tyler Perry. It centres on Kimmie, a stripper trying to turn her life around, and Mallory, a wealthy businesswoman running a cosmetics empire, whose paths cross in unexpected ways. The show explores themes of power, family, and survival in Atlanta’s beauty scene.

FAQs

Who plays Kimmie in Beauty in Black?

Taylor Polidore Williams plays Kimmie, the lead character who works as a stripper and seeks a better life.

Who plays Mallory in Beauty in Black?

Crystle Stewart plays Mallory, a wealthy cosmetics CEO whose family business is at the centre of the drama.

Is Beauty in Black based on a true story?

No, Beauty in Black is a fictional drama created by Tyler Perry, not based on a specific true story.

How many episodes are in Beauty in Black season 1?

Season 1 of Beauty in Black consists of 16 episodes, released on Netflix in 2024.

Who created Beauty in Black?

Beauty in Black was created, written, and directed by Tyler Perry, and is produced by Tyler Perry Studios for Netflix.

Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026

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