Marcellas Reynolds

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Marcellas Reynolds is an American actor, author, documentarian, and television host. His notable television appearances include GMA3, [1] Access Hollywood , E! Live from the Red Carpet, The Bold and the Beautiful , [2] Supreme Models, and Yes, Dear . [3] Reynolds began his television career in 2002 on CBS's hit television series Big Brother season 3, becoming the first openly gay black man cast on a major network reality series. [4] His writing has appeared in Chicago magazine, [5] Essence , [6] The Guardian , [7] and L.A. Style Magazine. [8] Reynolds is the author of Supreme Models: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Fashion [9] and Supreme Actresses: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Hollywood, [10] Supreme Sirens: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Music, and the executive producer of Supreme Models, a documentary.

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Personal life

Reynolds was born in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in Chicago's South Shore. [11] He graduated from Kenwood Academy and briefly attended the University of Illinois Chicago's Circle campus.

Early career

In 1995, Aria Model and Talent owners Marie Anderson and Mary Boncher discovered Reynolds while waiting tables. Represented during his model career by Ford Models, Beatrice Models in Milan, and Goodfellas Model Agency in London, Reynolds modeled for the GAP, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Nautica, and photographers Norman Jean Roy and Bruce Weber.

In 2000, while modeling in New York, Marcellas Reynolds began working as a fashion stylist for H&M, Kohl's, Lord & Taylor, and Macy's. [12] His editorial work has appeared in British GQ , [13]   InStyle , and British Vogue. [14] His list of past clientele includes Rebecca Hall, Jayma Mays, David Schwimmer, Sharon Stone, and Justin Timberlake. [15]

In 2002, after his appearance on CBS's Big Brother season three, [16] Reynolds began his career as an entertainment reporter and television host working for BET, CBS, [17] E!, FOX, and the Style Network. [18] His celebrity interviews include Miss America 2019 Nia Franklin, [8] Brad Garrett, Tyrese Gibson, Beverly Johnson, Daphne Maxwell Reid, [11] [12] Debra Messing, Lupita Nyong'o, Issa Rae, and Gabrielle Union. [10]

Reynolds's early television appearances include BET's Remixed, CBS This Morning , CNN Newsroom , E! Network's E! Live from the Red Carpet, Perfect Catch, [19] Style Network's How Do I Look? and Style Star, The Tyra Banks Show , [20] and Yes, Dear . In 2005, Reynolds appeared as Micah Okwu on CBS's daytime soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful . Reynolds also has a cameo in the 2009 movie Eating Out 3: All You Can Eat .

Reynolds has appeared in Access Hollywood, Daily Mail TV, Good Day Chicago, Tamron Hall, Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, and Good Day L.A. [21] In 2018 Reynolds appeared on The Good Place [22] as Tahani's favorite patissier, [23] and in 2019, Reynolds appeared on How to Get Away with Murder as a corrupt FBI agent.

On October 8, 2019, Reynolds published Supreme Models: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Fashion, [9] an art book about black models. [24] In 2020, Essence named Supreme Models "The Number One Book on Black Style."  [25]

In 2021, Reynolds published his second book, Supreme Actresses: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Hollywood, [10] a collection of photographs, interviews, and profiles of Black actresses. Town and Country Magazine named it "One of October 2021's Best Books." [26]

On September 24, 2022, Supreme Models, a six-part Vogue/YouTube Originals documentary series, premiered. Reynolds was co-producer of the series. [27] [28]

Reynolds' third book, Supreme Sirens: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Music, was published in 2024.

Publications

Reynolds, Marcellas. Supreme Models: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Fashion. Illustrated. Abrams, 2019.

Reynolds, Marcellas. Supreme Actresses: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Hollywood. Illustrated, Abrams, 2021.

Reynolds, Marcellas. Supreme Sirens: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Music. Illustrated, Abrams, 2024.

Filmography

Actor (Film)
YearTitleRoleType
2004Twenty Gay Stereotypes Confirmed#1Short Film
2009Eating Out 3: All You Can EatAudience MemberFilm
2010POP-u-larity!Host/HimselfFilm
Actor (Television)
YearTitleRoleNo. of Episodes
2003Yes, DearHouseguest1
2005Black Tie NightsWaiter1
2005The Bold and The BeautifulMicah Okwu1
2010Zane's Sex ChronicolesKerrigan's Assistant2
2013Desperate HousewivesGay Confidante1
2014HungryCasting Director1
2018The Good PlaceTahani's Favorite Patissier1
2019How to Get Away with MurderFBI Agent1
Casting Department
YearTitleRole
20017 Lives XposedCasting Associate
2004Black Tie NightsCasting Associate
2005The Two-TimerCasting Associate
2020Supermarket SweepCasting Associate
2020Small FortuneCasting Associate
2021-2022The HypeCasting Associate
2021The Price is RightCasting Associate
2022Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big GrrrlsCasting Associate
2023Raid the CageCasting Associate
2024OMG FashunCasting Producer
Executive Producer
YearTitleNo. of Episodes
2022Supreme Models6
Producer
YearTitleNo. of Episodes
2008Shop Like a Star3
Self (Television)
YearTitleRoleNo. of Episodes
2002Big BrotherHouseguest / Self29
2003Big BrotherSelf / Competition Host2
2005On Q LiveHost5
2005–2006RemixedHost13
2006Big Brother All StarsHouseguest / Self23
2006–2007Reality RemixCorrespondent8
2007The Tyra Banks ShowFeatured Export1
2008Shop Like a StarHost / Style Expert3
200830 Best and Worst Beach BodiesSelf
2008From G's to GentsFeatured Expert1
2008US Fashion RocksFeatured Expert2
200920 Best and Worst Celebrity Plastic Surgery StoriesSelf
2009The Morning Show with Mike & JulietSelf1
2010Perfect CatchHost7
2007–2011E! Live from the Red CarpetSelf3
2008–2011Geraldo Rivera ReportsSelf4
2005–2011How Do I Look?Self12
2011CNN World News ReportSelf1
2011–2012Style StarSelf22
2014The 16th MinuteSelf
2015Good Morning BritainSelf2
2015Secrets of New York Fashion WeekSelf
2014–2016The Meredith Vieira ShowSelf / Featured Expert17
2015–2016LorraineSelf2
2017Million Dollar MatchmakerSelf1
2017Daily Mail TVSelf2
2018Bossip on WEtvEntertainment Reporter8
2019Tamron HallSelf1
2012–2019Fox 11 News [29] Self24
2012–2024Good Day ChicagoSelf7
2019Windy City LiveSelf1
2020Access HollywoodSelf3
2011–2024Good Day L.A.Self60
2021-2024Daytime ChicagoSelf3
2022-2024Daily Blast LiveSelf3
2022-2024Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenSelf2
2022Supreme ModelsSelf6
2023 Split Second Self1
2024GMA3Self1
2024CBS News KCALSelf2

References

  1. ↑ "Video Marcellas Reynolds talks new photography book". ABC News. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
  2. ↑ "Marcellas Reynolds". IMDb. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
  3. ↑ Adalian, Josef (2003-09-28). "Inside Move: 'Big' crossover on 'Dear'". Variety. Retrieved 2021-09-12.
  4. ↑ "How Did Karamo Brown find his way back to Hollywood?". www.hivplusmag.com. 2017-07-24. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
  5. ↑ "How Celebrity Stylist Marcellas Reynolds Got His Big Break". Chicago Magazine. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
  6. ↑ "TWENTY: Iconic Black Models We All Should Know". Essence. 19 November 2020. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
  7. ↑ Reynolds, Marcellas (2019-10-09). "Model behaviour: meet the black women who revolutionised fashion – in pictures". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 2021-09-12.
  8. 1 2 "Miss America 2019 Nia Franklin". L.A. STYLE Magazine. 2020-10-20. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
  9. 1 2 "Supreme models: Iconic black women who revolutionised fashion". The Independent. 2019-10-26. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
  10. 1 2 3 "Supreme Actresses: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Hollywood | IndieBound.org". www.indiebound.org. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
  11. 1 2 Rockett, Darcel (27 September 2019). "'There's history there; it's not just tons of glamour': Chicago native Marcellas Reynolds gives iconic black models their due in 'Supreme Models'". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2021-09-11.
  12. 1 2 "Real Housewives Heading to Chicago". NBC Chicago. 30 August 2011. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
  13. ↑ "GQ Magazine – March 2009 – Eva Green". magazine canteen. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
  14. ↑ Seth, Kenisha (2021). "Three Stories: Interviews With Marcellas Reynolds & Veronica Webb, & An Article About The Most Successful Black Models In The Fashion Industry". PhotoBook Magazine. Retrieved 2021-09-11.
  15. ↑ "Meet Marcellas Reynolds of Supreme Models: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Fashion – Voyage LA Magazine | LA City Guide". voyagela.com. Retrieved 2021-09-11.
  16. ↑ Adalian, Josef; Kissell, Rick (2002-09-16). "CBS eyeing new 'Brother' shows". Variety. Retrieved 2021-09-12.
  17. ↑ ""BIG BROTHER: ALL-STARS" – THE LEGION OF DOOM'S WEEK OF MANIPULATION SUCCEEDS IN SENDING MARCELLAS REYNOLDS OUT THE DOOR". ViacomCBS Press Express. 18 August 2006. Retrieved 2021-09-11.
  18. ↑ "Gay Games VII Gala: '100 Champions' – Windy City Times News". Windy City Times. 2006-04-19. Retrieved 2021-09-11.
  19. ↑ October 2009, Helen Earnshaw | 28. "Louise Roe's Perfect Catch". www.femalefirst.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-09-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  20. ↑ The Tyra Banks Show , retrieved 2021-09-11
  21. ↑ "What's on TV Monday: The season premiere of 'Bull' on CBS". Los Angeles Times. 2019-09-23. Retrieved 2021-09-12.
  22. ↑ Nemetz, Dave (2018-10-12). "The Good Place Recap: Heavy Meddling". TVLine. Retrieved 2021-09-12.
  23. ↑ "The Good Place: Eleanor's Angry The Study Is Ending". IMDb. Retrieved 2021-09-12.
  24. ↑ "9 New Fashion Books to Gift the Most Stylish Person on Your List". Vogue. 2019-12-19. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
  25. ↑ "15 Fashion Books To Read About Black Style". Essence. 15 February 2021. Retrieved 2021-09-11.
  26. ↑ The Editors (2021-10-06). "Stanley Tucci's Culinary Memoir is One of October's Must-Read Books". Town & Country. Retrieved 2021-11-08.{{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  27. ↑ "Diversifying The Fashion Industry Started With Black Models". Essence. 2022-10-12. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
  28. ↑ Gibbs, Adrienne. "'Supreme Models' Director Marcellas Reynolds On Iman, Zendaya And Fashion History". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
  29. ↑ "Author, stylist Marcellas Reynolds talks new book 'Supreme Models: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Fashion"". FOX 11 Los Angeles. 6 December 2019. Retrieved 2021-09-12.
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