Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 14/01/1980 |
| Age | 46 years |
| Birthplace | Fort Knox, Kentucky, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Emayatzy Corinealdi
06/10/2026
Reasonable Doubt Season 4 premiered on Hulu with three episodes, with Emayatzy Corinealdi returning as attorney Jax Stewart. The season picks up after a shooting at the Stewart Firm that left Jax in a coma, and new episodes are released weekly through a finale on 24/11/2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Emayatzy Evett Corinealdi |
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| Summary | American actress known for her breakout lead role in Ava DuVernay's drama Middle of Nowhere (2012) and for the Hulu series Reasonable Doubt. |
| Heritage | Panamanian father and African American mother |
| Years Active | 2000–present |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5′ 7″ (1.70 m) |
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Personal Life
| Upbringing | Raised in a military family that moved between Germany and several US states, including Kansas, Ohio and New Jersey |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Jermaine Oliver |
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| Children | One child |
Family
| Father | Edward Corinealdi |
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| Mother | Rosemarie Hilton |
Career
| Breakthrough | Ruby in Middle of Nowhere (2012), directed by Ava DuVernay; won the Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Performer and received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Female Lead |
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| Current Project | Returned as Jax Stewart in Reasonable Doubt Season 4 on Hulu, which premiered on 06/10/2026 with weekly episodes through the November finale |
| Awards Recognition | Critics Choice Association's Celebration of Latino Cinema and Television television actress award (2024) for Reasonable Doubt; NAACP Image Award nominations for outstanding actress in a drama series in 2025 and 2026 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was first asked to audition for the role of Ruby's sister in Middle of Nowhere but was asked to read for the lead instead | |
| 2. Won the Star Project competition at the 14th American Black Film Festival | |
| 3. Appeared in the 2005 music video for Tupac Shakur's Ghetto Gospel |
