Background
Rashād was born in New York, December 11, 1986.
Rashād was born in New York, December 11, 1986.
She graduated from the California Institute of the Arts in 2008.
Rashād starred as Shelby (in the original film, the role played by Julia Roberts), Queen Latifah"s character"s daughter, in the 2012 Steel Magnolias remake with the same title. In 2012, she appeared in a recurring role on the National Broadcasting Company series Smash, and previously guest starred on The Good Wife, Law & Order: Criminal Intent and Submissions Only. Her film credits include Sex and the City 2 and 30 Beats.
In April 2013, she appeared on Broadway as Thelma in the revival of The Trip to Bountiful starring Cicely Tyson.
In May 2013, she was cast as Juliet in the new Broadway production of Shakespeare"s Romeo and Juliet. In 2016, Rashād began starring in the Showtime drama series Billions.
2012 — for Best Featured Actress in a Play — Stick Fly (Nominated) 2013 — for Best Featured Actress in a Play — The Trip to Bountiful (Nominated) 2009 — for Best Debut Performance — Ruined 2009 — for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play — Ruined (Nominated) 2013 — for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play — The Trip to Bountiful (Nominated).