At 12 years old, Lonnie Chavis is determined to see America change.As conversations about race continue to be held across the country in the wake of George Floyd’s death, one young actor is sharing his experience as a young Black boy in Hollywood.In a personal essay for People, the This Is Us star described events both […]
Continue readingLonnie Chavis is sending a powerful message about bullying after being teased about his teeth.The 10-year-old This Is Us star took to Instagram this week to respond to social media trolls who’ve been leaving him mean comments.”All the trolls that have been trolling in my comments, talking about my gap…I mean, trolling period…I could get […]
Continue readingThe youngest stars of This Is Us will recognized for their roles on the hit NBC series.People can exclusively reveal that the eight young actors and actresses who star on the drama series will be honored with the Elizabeth Taylor Award for Social Awareness at The Actors Fund’s 2017 Looking Ahead Awards on Dec.5 at […]
Continue readingWhile tonight’s episode of This Is Us may be called “A Manny-Splendored Thing,” it’s not just about Kevin (Justin Hartley) and his return to The Manny. It also focuses on Kate (Chrissy Metz), who’s finally doing the thing she’s always wanted to do but has never been quite confident enough to do, all because of her […]
Continue readingLonnie Chavis has stolen the hearts of TV viewers everywhere with his performance as young Randall on This Is Us, but his breakout role almost didn’t happen.Nearly four months before the series premiered, the 9-year-old actor narrowly escaped a kidnapping in Long Beach, NY.While taking the trash out near his home, Lonnie said he was […]
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