Ruth Negga

Personal context

Summary

Ruth Negga is an Irish-Ethiopian actor known for roles in Preacher, Loving, and Passing. Her work includes stories about race, belonging, and how people’s identities are perceived. She has discussed her own biracial identity in relation to her work and called Hollywood’s lack of diversity unacceptable; she has also served as an ambassador for the Catalyst International Film Festival, which promotes gender equality, diversity, and inclusion. No public record of party campaigning or sustained political activism is established.