Background
Downs was born in Toronto, Ontario, and is a sixth generation Canadian of African Canadian and Native American (Cherokee Indian) descent. Her father was born in Kingston, Jamaica.
Downs was born in Toronto, Ontario, and is a sixth generation Canadian of African Canadian and Native American (Cherokee Indian) descent. Her father was born in Kingston, Jamaica.
In 2000, Elle became the box office manager for the Toronto International Film Festival, and has worked in a supervisory position for the Festival since then