Best known as: Poussey Washington in ‘Orange Is the New Black’ (2013–2019), Moira in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ (2017–2021), and Justine in ‘You’re the Worst’ (2016).
Films
- The SitterTina2011
- ViralMs. Michaels2016
- DetroitVanessa2017
- RobynElsa2020
- The WeekendMaya2021
TV shows
- The Last of UsReagan2023
- The Gilded AgeMarian’s Mother (voice)2023
- Ray DonovanJennifer2018
- You’re the WorstJustine2016
- The Handmaid’s TaleMoira2017
- Orange Is the New BlackPoussey Washington2013
- Nurse JackieNurse2013
- Law & Order: Special Victims UnitRegina2011
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About Samira Wiley
Samira Wiley is an American actress who rose to prominence for her portrayal of Poussey Washington on the Netflix series ‘Orange Is the New Black’ (2013–2019). She subsequently earned critical acclaim for playing Moira in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ (2017–2021), winning a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series. Her film credits include supporting roles in ‘Detroit’ (2017)…
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What is Samira Wiley best known for?
She is best known for playing Poussey Washington in the Netflix series ‘Orange Is the New Black’ (2013-2019) and Moira in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ (2017-2021).
Has Samira Wiley won any major awards?
Yes, she won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Moira in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ in 2018.
Is Samira Wiley married?
She married writer and actress Lauren Morelli in 2017. Lauren was a writer on ‘Orange Is the New Black’, where the two met.
What other notable TV roles has she had?
She played Justine on FX’s ‘You’re the Worst’ (2016) and had a guest role on ‘The Last of Us’ (2023) as Reagan.
What film did Samira Wiley appear in directed by Kathryn Bigelow?
She played the role of Vanessa in the 2017 film ‘Detroit’, which was directed by Kathryn Bigelow.
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