Afton Williamson

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Summary

Afton Williamson is an actor known for roles in Banshee, The Breaks, The Night Of, and The Rookie. Her screen work spans crime dramas and stories about the music industry. In 2019, she said she left The Rookie after experiencing racial discrimination and sexual harassment, identifying herself as a black woman and calling for safer workplaces and action against discrimination. The production company’s investigation reported no evidence of unlawful or inappropriate workplace conduct; Williamson disputed its findings. No public statements on party politics, DEI programs, or wider activism are on record.