Rachel Hilson

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Summary

Rachel Hilson is an actor and writer whose notable roles include Mia in Love, Victor, teenage Beth in This Is Us, and Nina Hayes in Duster. Her work and interviews have returned to black identity and experience: she studied race and performance at NYU and has discussed how her experience as a black woman informs her portrayal of characters. In 2020, she supported Black Lives Matter, urged people to protest, donate, contact officials, and vote, and recommended racial justice and LGBTQ organizations. She has also spoken about the importance of representation and human rights across race, sexual orientation, and gender.