Tessa Thompson
Tessa Thompson is an American actress. She rose to fame in 2005 as Jackie Cook on the second season of Veronica Mars. Thompson is best known for her roles on the big screen — including in the award-winning satirical comedy-drama Dear White People, Creed and Creed II and Selma. She is also well-known for portraying Valkyrie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Tessa Thompson is an American actress. She rose to fame in 2005 as Jackie Cook on the second season of Veronica Mars. Thompson is best known for her roles on the big screen — including in the award-winning satirical comedy-drama Dear White People, Creed and Creed II and Selma. She is also well-known for portraying Valkyrie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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The Marvels Final Trailer Includes Surprise Cameo from Tessa Thompson's Valkyrie Character
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All About Tessa Thompson’s Parents, Dad Marc Anthony and Mom Maria
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Tessa Thompson Said She's 'Never' Had a Hamburger 'in My Life', Only Recently Tried an Egg
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Tessa Thompson Says She and Michael B. Jordan Went to Couples Therapy to Prep for 'Creed III' Roles
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Last Night's Look: The Must-See Celebrity Outfits of the Week
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Tessa Thompson Reacts to 'Creed' Costar Michael B. Jordan's Sexy Calvin Klein Ad: 'This Is Great Work'
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Last Night's Look: The Must-See Celebrity Outfits of the Week
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Rita Ora Calls Rumors of Throuple with Husband Taika Waititi and Tessa Thompson 'Ridiculous'
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'Westworld' Unexpectedly Canceled by HBO After 4 Seasons
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Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors Meet in the Boxing Ring in 'Creed III' First Trailer
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Celebs Spill Their Awkward, Sweet and Hilarious First Kiss Stories
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Natalie Portman Says Chris Hemsworth Didn't Eat Meat Before Their Kissing Scene Because She's Vegan
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Tessa Thompson Says It's Been a 'Dream' to Empower 'So Many' LGBTQ Fans to Come Out
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'Thor: Love and Thunder' Called 'Rad' and the 'Funniest Film in the MCU' in First Reactions
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New 'Thor: Love and Thunder' Trailer Shows First Look at Christian Bale's Eerie Villain Gorr
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Evan Rachel Wood Returns in 'Westworld' Season 4 Teaser Trailer as HBO Reveals Summer Premiere Date
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'Screen Queens Rising' : Halle Berry Says She Has to 'Prove' Herself as a Black Woman in Hollywood
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Tessa Thompson and Joaquin Phoenix Among 2021 Gotham Awards Nominees
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Taika Waititi Reacts to PDA Photos with Rita Ora and Tessa Thompson: 'I Was Doing Nothing Wrong'
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![Flirty Threesome... Rita Ora pictured kissing actress Tessa Thompson & boyfriend Taika Waititi at his place in Sydney after they all partied through the night and into the next day !!!](https://people.com/thmb/8X7AurDTlmQ8Fw_mQHX8NqDj4xw=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/taika-waititi-1-6c2e203daac748aca381efb5e68d9b84.jpg)
Tessa Thompson and Rita Ora Cuddle Up with Taika Waititi in Wild PDA Moment
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Tessa Thompson Had Her First Kiss at Six Years Old in a Music Video: 'I Remember Feeling Very Adult'
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Tessa Thompson Reveals She Got Into a Car Accident on New Year's Eve: 'The Only Way to End This Year'
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Michael B. Jordan to Direct 'Creed III', Costar Tessa Thompson Says
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WATCH: Ava DuVernay, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo and More Celebrate Indigenous Youth Graduation
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Tessa Thompson and Mark Ruffalo Help Tease 'Over-the-Top' 'Thor: Love and Thunder' Details with Director on Instagram
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Tessa Thompson Confirms Christian Bale Is Playing a Villain in 'Thor 4:' 'We're Going to Have Fun'
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'Siamese Cat Song' Not in New 'Lady and the Tramp' — and It's 'an Improvement,' Says Justin Theroux
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First Look: See the Canine Cast Starring in the Live-Action 'Lady and the Tramp' Remake
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Tessa Thompson's Valkyrie Will Be Marvel's First LGBTQ Superhero: 'She Needs to Find Her Queen'
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Women Overjoyed by Natalie Portman's Casting as Female Thor: 'I Am Deceased'
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Natalie Portman to Star as Female Thor, Scarlett Johansson Confirms Standalone 'Black Widow' Film
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Chris Hemsworth Remembers Will Smith in Original 'MIB' as the 'Most Charismatic Human'
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Chris Hemsworth Is 'Really Sensitive' Despite His Fame and 'Good Looks,' Says Tessa Thompson
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Tessa Thompson Learns the Ropes from Chris Hemsworth in New 'Men in Black: International' Trailer
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Tessa Thompson Praises 'Avengers: Endgame' Costar Brie Larson in Sweet Essay: She 'Is a Warrior'
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Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson Fight Aliens in First Trailer for 'Men in Black: International'
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Chris Hemsworth Celebrates Wrapping Filming on Men in Black with Sweet Photos of Tessa Thompson and Crew
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Everything We Know About the 'Men in Black' Spinoff Starring Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson
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Tessa Thompson, Chris Hemsworth Suit Up in the Desert for 'Men in Black' Reboot: 'Buds in Black!'
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Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson Get Silly in a First Look on the Set of 'Men in Black'
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Tessa Thompson Says She Loves Janelle Monáe 'Deeply' as She Comes Out as Bisexual
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Tessa Thompson Clarifies Comment About Lena Dunham Not Being a Part of Time's Up Movement
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Tessa Thompson: 5 Things to Know About the Kickass Actress Behind 'Thor: Ragnarok' 's Valkyrie