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Jesse Williams
Jesse Wesley Williams is an American model, actor, and activist. He is popular for portraying the character of Dr. Jackson Avery on ABC’s hit series ‘Grey's Anatomy’ and of Eric Medina in the TV series ‘Beyond the Break’. Besides this, he has acted in the movies ‘Lee Daniels' The Butler’, ‘Money’, ‘The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2’ and ‘Brooklyn's Finest’. Coming to Williams’ modelling projects, he has done modelling for many high end brands and companies, such as ‘Tommy Hilfiger’, ‘L. L. Bean’ and ‘Kenneth Cole Productions’, to name a few. Note that the multi-faceted personality is not only a television and film star, but is a popular activist as well. Williams is one of the members of the board of directors at the civil rights think tank and advocacy group, The Advancement Project. He is also the executive producer of the multifaceted media project, Question Bridge: Black Males. Through all his contributions to the world of acting and activism, the American star has earned fans from all over the world.
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Born
August 5, 1981
Birth Place
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Nationality
American
Sun Sign
Leo
Also Known As
Jesse Wesley Williams, Jesse J. Williams
Famous As
Model, Actor, Activist
Height
6'2" (188 cm)
Education
Moses Brown School, Temple University
Father
Reginald Williams
Mother
Johanna Chase
Spouse(s)
Aryn Drake-Lee (m. 2012)
Children
Maceo Williams, Sadie Williams
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Japril Reunion! Grey's Anatomy's Sarah Drew Supports Jesse Williams on Broadway

Japril is alive and well! Sarah Drew showed up to support her former Grey's Anatomy costar Jesse Williams on Broadway and raved about his performances in Take Me Out. Drew shared a selfie of herself and Williams via Instagram post early Wednesday, along with a shot of her posing with one of the show's promotional posters featuring her onscreen love.
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Jesse Williams Talks ‘Take Me Out’ Nude Leak: “Theater Is A Sacred Space”

Click here to read the full article. Jesse Williams has spoken out regarding the leak of a nude scene from his Broadway revival of Take Me Out, saying that he’s “not down” about it. “Our job is to go out there every night, no matter what…I’m not really worrying about it. I can’t sweat that,” Williams told The Associated Press on Thursday at their event, Tony Awards: Meet The Nominees. The actor added that actors “do need to keep advocating” for themselves, and that it’s been “wonderful” to see his community “push back” and be clear about the kinds of behavior it...
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Jesse Williams Reacts to Nude Video Leak

Jesse Williams is speaking out about his recent nude video leak. The Associated Press spoke to the 40-year-old actor on Thursday, who said he's "not down" about the fact that a video of his nude scene in the Broadway play Take Me Out leaked online. "I’m not down about it....
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Jesse Williams Says He 'Can't Sweat' Take Me Out Nude Video Leak: 'I'm Not Down About It'

Jesse Williams appears to be brushing off the exposing sneak peek at his Broadway debut. The Tony Award nominee, 40, broke his silence since the recent video leak of his full-frontal nude scene from the Broadway revival of Take Me Out, explaining that he "can't sweat" the revealing moment during an interview with the Associated Press.
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Jesse Williams addresses leak of Broadway nude scene

Jesse Williams vowed not to be discouraged after leaked video and images of his onstage nude scene in the Broadway play “Take Me Out” were posted online. “I’m not down about it. Our job is to go out there every night, no matter what,” Williams told The Associated Press on Thursday.
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