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Saniyya Sidney (/ s ə ˈ n aɪ ə /; born October 30, 2006) is an American actress. Her accolades include nominations for three Black Reel Awards, two Critics' Choice Awards, an NAACP Image Award, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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Saniyya Sidney is an American actress who has worked with Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Will Smith and Ridley Scott. She is known for her roles in Roots, Hidden Figures, Fences, The Passage and King Richard.
Jan 12, 2022 · The 15-year-old actress talks about playing Venus Williams, meeting Will Smith, and her love for tennis and singing. See her stunning photos by Tim Walker and read the full interview in W's Best Performances issue.
Jan 13, 2022 · Saniyya Sidney, who stars as young Venus Williams in the biopic 'King Richard', shares her experience and memories of working with Will Smith and the cast. She also reveals how the film inspired her and changed her as a person and an actress.
Jan 22, 2022 · Saniyya Sidney is a young star on the rise, and her strong performance in King Richard as tennis star Venus Williams proves that we’ll be seeing a lot more of her on screen for years to come. Before playing Venus, Saniyaa played Denzel Washington ‘s daughter in the film adaptation of Fences.
Mar 3, 2022 · The 15-year-old actor talks about her roles in "King Richard" and "The First Lady," and how she learned from her mother and Davis. She also shares her passion for activism and women's stories.
