THE WOMAN IN THE YARD Star Danielle Deadwyler Covers EBONY’s ‘Summer Break’ Issue

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From her critically acclaimed turn in TILL to standout roles in THE HARDER THEY FALL and STATION ELEVEN, she brings depth, conviction, and raw truth to every performance. A true force in Hollywood, Deadwyler continues to rise with intention, grace, and undeniable talent.

Now, she graces the cover of EBONY’s Summer Break Issue — draped in bold yellow and embracing balance this season.

After a series of emotionally demanding roles, the actress is choosing restoration, joy, and stillness. Because freedom, she reminds us, includes light, delightful fun — the kind Black women deserve and are allowed to prioritize.

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Danielle Deadwyler on wanting more than a soft girl summer: “I’m interested in a balanced life…We deserve something else. Something richer, something realer, something we define.”

Danielle Deadwyler on the toll of emotionally demanding roles: “I feel like the last few years, my nervous system has been in disrepair and deeply upset with me. So, I’m trying to make adjustments… I’m trying to balance.”

Danielle Deadwyler on looking forward to her next roles: “The projects I’m doing now, I’ve found delightfully fun. And lighter. Because Black women deserve to see that, too. I want to give us all of what we are.”

[Photo Credit: Devin Christopher for Ebony Magazine]

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