Parisa Fitz-Henley

Personal context

Summary

Parisa Fitz-Henley is a Jamaican-born American actor known for Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Midnight, Texas, and The Sinner. In interviews about her work, she has discussed growing up biracial, the lack of interracial relationships on screen, and how racism and colorism affect opportunities for black actors. She serves on Mona Foundation’s advisory board, supporting its work in education and gender equality. Her public record includes these remarks and philanthropic roles; no party campaigning or public statements on LGBTQ advocacy are on record.