Colman Domingo is the refreshing, magnetic leading man Hollywood desperately needs. Many fans may know him from his stellar performances in Euphoria as Ali, Candyman as William “Billy” Burke, or his newest project, Sing Sing, as John ‘Divine G’ Whitfield. Real fans will recall his role on Fear The Walking Dead as Victor and his beautiful display of adaptability in a chaotic apocalyptic world.
Domingo’s talent is unmatched, and his range is extensive. He’s meticulously crafted an award-winning portfolio and raised the bar for men in Hollywood, who often get away with being boring on the red carpet. The Sing Sing actor’s impact extends farther than his work— his charismatic nature captured our hearts, and we’ll never get tired of it.
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His meet-cute with husband Raúl is straight out of a rom-com.
Colman Domingo is so important to the culture, especially now, because before we knew he was gay, he was a Black man eager to live his dreams and share them with us.
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According to The Talks, when asked how he reflects on his early stages as an actor, he suggested that a friend referred to him as a struggling actor and stated, “I was never a struggling actor! I was an actor.”
It’s so rejuvenating to see a queer Afro-Latino actor dictate his journey and affirm the good, the bad, and the ugly of it as what makes him himself. It’s a glimmer of hope in an industry notorious for overlooking Black and queer people.
The queer community deserves public figures like Domingo, who make being yourself so beautiful and rich. Not to mention, he also makes being in love as a queer person feel like a movie you’d never want to end.
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