Alexandra Shipp

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Summary

Alexandra Shipp is an actor known for roles in X-Men, Love, Simon, and Barbie. She has described acting and film as ways to open minds, educate audiences, and create positive change, and has discussed colorism, systemic racism, and her experience as a biracial black woman. Shipp has also spoken about queer representation, publicly identified as gay, and said she wants to tell women’s stories that educate and build empathy.