Melody Hurd

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Melody Hurd
Born
Prince George's County, Maryland, US
Occupations
Years active2017–present
Notable work Fatherhood
Battle at Big Rock
Television Them
Parents
  • Fred Hurd II (father)
  • Nisha Hurd (mother)
RelativesLyric Hurd (Sister)
Rhythm Hurd (Sister)
Tempo Hurd (Sister)

Melody Hurd is an American actress, dancer and model. She gained recognition for her roles in various films and television series and is best known for her starring role in Fatherhood (2021), [1] Battle at Big Rock (2019), Cross (2024), and Amazon Prime horror series Them (2021). In 2025, she received nominations for both a NAACP Image Award and a BET Award.

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Early life

Melody Hurd was born in Maryland, US. From a young age, she displayed a keen interest in performing arts. [2] Encouraged by her family, she began her journey in the entertainment industry as a child model before transitioning into acting. [3]

Career

Modeling

Melody's career began in modeling, where she worked with several notable brands and appeared in various advertisements. [3]

Acting

Melody made her acting debut in the 2019 short film Battle at Big Rock , directed by Colin Trevorrow. Her performance was well-received, leading to more significant roles in television and film. [4]

She gained wider recognition for her role as Gracie Emory in the Amazon Prime series Them (2021). The horror anthology series allowed her to showcase her range as a young actress, earning her critical acclaim. [5] [6]

In 2021, Melody starred alongside Kevin Hart in the Netflix film Fatherhood , where she played the role of Maddy Logelin. [7] [8] Her performance as the daughter of Hart's character was praised for its emotional depth and maturity. [9] [10]

Personal life

Melody Hurd's family includes her mother, Nisha Hurd, who is also involved in the entertainment industry. Melody has three siblings, Lyric Hurd, Rhythm Hurd and Tempo Hurd. [11] [2] [12]

Filmography

Film and TV Movies

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019 Battle at Big Rock KadashaMain cast
2021 Fatherhood Maddy LogelinMain cast

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2016 The Ellen DeGeneres Show HerselfEpisode 38
2021–2024 Them Gracie EmoryMain cast
2024 Cross Janelle CrossMain cast

Awards and nominations

Solo Awards for Melody Hurd
YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef
2025
 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited–Series) Cross Nominated [13]
BET Awards Young Stars Award Nominated [14]

References

  1. ↑ Sneider, Jeff (2019-05-16). "Kevin Hart Movie Fatherhood Casts Melody Hurd as Young Lead". Collider. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
  2. 1 2 Henry, Leah (2016-11-01). "Lyric and Melody Hurd Stopped by to Juju on the Beat". WJLA. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  3. 1 2 "The Rising Star Melody Hurd - Illuminating Hollywood In 2023". wwjournals.com. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  4. ↑ "'Jurassic World' Releases Tense Short Film 'Battle at Big Rock'". Hypebeast. 2019-09-16. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  5. ↑ "Melody Hurd". press.amazonmgmstudios.com. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
  6. ↑ Writer, Guest (2019-10-03). "Shahadi Wright Joseph And Melody Hurd Among Cast Added To Producer Lena Waithe's Amazon Horror Anthology Series 'Them'". blackfilm.com. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  7. ↑ Kwakye, Beverly (2021-07-15). "Meet Netflix's Young Movie Star Melody Hurd". Black Girl Nerds. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  8. ↑ Silva, Tiffany (2019-07-12). "MELODY HURD TO STAR IN NEW KEVIN HART MOVIE, "FATHERHOOD"". BCK Online. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  9. ↑ Reyes, Jezzer (2021-06-15). "Kevin Hart & Melody Hurd Interview: Fatherhood". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
  10. ↑ Sneider, Jeff (2019-05-16). "Kevin Hart Movie Fatherhood Casts Melody Hurd as Young Lead". Collider. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  11. ↑ "Who plays 'Maddy' in Netflix's 'Fatherhood'? Name, age and more revealed". Capital XTRA. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  12. ↑ "Melody Hurd Siblings: Meet Rhythm, Lyric And Tempo". 2024-01-16. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  13. ↑ Lewis, Hilary (2025-02-19). "NAACP Image Awards: Ayo Edebiri, Taraji P. Henson, Samuel L. Jackson, Keke Palmer Among Night One Non-Televised Winners". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-08-16.
  14. ↑ Atkinson, Katie (2025-06-10). "Here Are the 2025 BET Awards Winners: Full List". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-08-16.
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