The Breakfast Club INTERVIEW: Taylor Polidore Williams Talks ‘Beauty in Black,' Relationship With Cast, Tyler Perry, Acting Career
Oct 3, 2025
In this engaging discussion, actress and producer Taylor Polidore Williams opens up about her role as Kimmy in 'Beauty in Black' and her work with Tyler Perry. She shares her journey from early acting experiences to handling emotionally intense scenes. Taylor dives into her mental health practices, including therapy and meditation, which help her stay grounded. She also discusses the challenges of rapid shooting schedules and the importance of cast camaraderie. Plus, Taylor reveals how portraying a survivor deepens her empathy and shapes her future career.
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First On-Set Moment That Hooked Her
- Taylor Polidore Williams describes her first on-set film experience after auditioning post-Katrina and landing a role in Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins.
- Seeing sound stages and crew convinced her she wanted to act for life.
How Tyler Perry Cast Her In A Callback
- Taylor recounts Tyler Perry unexpectedly being at her callback and offering her a role on the spot after seeing her tape.
- He told her, "if you want it, it's yours," and she landed Divorce in the Black.
Speed Demands Preparation And Trust
- Tyler Perry's productions shoot extremely fast, with Divorce in the Black filmed in six days and Beauty and Black season two shot in 12 days.
- That pace demands actors know lines and trust the director's process to deliver performances under time pressure.
