Welcome to Loving Danai Gurira, a fansite dedicated to the talented actress and playwright Danai Gurira! You may know her from her iconic roles as Michonne on The Walking Dead and as Okoye in Marvel superhero movies like Black Panther and Avengers: Endgame. As a fan, my goal is to support Danai while providing a resource and a community for other fans. Before you go, make sure you check out the photo gallery, currently featuring over 15,000 photos. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Danai Gurira at EW Pre-Sag Party
January 27th, 2019   Author: Tanea   Pictures

Danai was at the Entertainment Weekly Pre-Sag Party last night in LA! I’ve added some photos from the event to the gallery.

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Danai Gurira for Ebony Magazine June 2018
May 17th, 2018   Author: Tanea   Pictures

Danai is on the cover of the upcoming June 2018 issue of Ebony Magazine, on stands May 24! You can view the full-size photos in the gallery and watch a behind the scenes video on their website here.

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Chances are people recognize her for her resilient roles as Michonne on AMC’s The Walking Dead or as Okoye in Marvel’s Black Panther or Avengers films. While she shoots up the ladder of success in Hollywood, Gurira is widening the door, and it’s the stories she shares and the opportunities she gives other women, who look like her, that she wants you to remember.

The Iowa-born actress who was raised in Zimbabwe recognizes what it takes to attain success as a Black woman. She understands having to work twice as hard for much less of the pie. In real life, she’s more reserved than the characters she has been fortunate to play. Though she may not have to fight physically for her survival, she navigates an industry where the fight for inclusion is just as exhausting. She gracefully does so by providing other actresses with opportunities and using her platform to sponsor African arts students with the chance to study at American universities.

Gurira posed for her EBONY photo shoot, radiating the aura of someone who knows where she is in life yet is still on a mission to get where she wants to go. While dancing to Diana Ross’ infectious 1979 single “The Boss,” she was honest about being just like almost every other Black woman: wanting to read more, rarely fitting in time to cook and being a bit too attached to her phone. And still, she is continuing her growth as a full-fledged, multihyphenate: actress/writer/producer and wildlife activist.

Read the exclusive story in the June 2018 issue of EBONY magazine.


‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Premiere
April 24th, 2018   Author: Tanea   Avengers: Infinity War - Pictures - Videos

Last night was the premiere of Avengers: Infinity War in Los Angeles! Danai was in attendance along with the cast and several other Marvel stars. She looked stunning in her beautiful red dress and it was so amazing to see her be a part of this spectacular film and cast! I can’t believe it’s finally here. There are some new photos from the event in the gallery and there’s an interview from the purple carpet down below.

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‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Global Press Conference
April 23rd, 2018   Author: Tanea   Avengers: Infinity War - Pictures - Videos

Danai was in attendance for the Avengers: Infinity War Global Press conference in LA, along with the rest of the stars from the movie. You can watch the whole thing and see photos from the press conference below!

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New ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Okoye poster
April 4th, 2018   Author: Tanea   Avengers: Infinity War - Pictures

New character posters were released today for Avengers: Infinity War! Danai’s poster is below. We are less than a month away, folks!

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Danai Gurira supports many organizations and causes, including the Love Our Girls campaign. She founded this non-profit organization to help bring awareness to issues and challenges affecting women and girls all around the world. Please visit their website at LOGPledge.org to learn more about the campaign and how you can get involved. #LoveOurGirls

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