Who is Andra Day? Here’s what to know about the singer and actress.
Andra Day’s breakout acting role was playing the legendary jazz and blues singer Billie Holiday in the Hulu film The United States vs. Billie Holiday. The 36-year-old’s powerful performance (and vocals) have earned rave reviews since the film’s release. The actress and singer extraordinaire is now nominated for Best Actress at the 2021 Oscars. This may be Andra’s first Oscar nomination, but she’s no stranger to awards shows. She’s now a Golden Globe winner, and her music has been nominated for several awards. HollywoodLife has rounded up 5 key things you need to know about Andra. Andra’s acting debut as Billie Holiday almost didn’t happen. When she met with the film’s director, Lee Daniels, they both initially didn’t think she was right for the role. “He’s like, ‘I don’t want to work with her, she’s not an actress,’” Andra told Deadline. “And I had a horrible idea that I would be a stain on her legacy.
