Shahadi Wright Joseph

April 30, 2005 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Shahadi Wright Joseph was born on April 29, 2005 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. She is an actress, known for Us (2019), The Lion King (2019) and Them (2021).

Notable work

7.1
The Lion King (2019)
as Young Nala (voice)
6.9
Us (2019)
as Zora Wilson / Umbrae
7.6
Them (2021)
as Ruby Emory and as Ruby Lee Emory

Often works with

Billy Eichner
2 titles together
The Lion King, Hairspray Live!

Full filmography · 10

Cookbook for Southern Housewives
as Ruby
Upcoming
Altar
cast
Upcoming
Enjoy Your Visit
as Kara
Upcoming
The Funeral
as Juno Hadley
2025
M.U.B.
as Debbie
2025
School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play
as Mercy
2019
The Lion King
as Young Nala (voice)
20197.1
Us
as Zora Wilson / Umbrae
20196.9
Hairspray Live!
as Little Inez
20167.3