Who has Nafessa Williams dated?

Who has Nafessa Williams dated?

And while she may be single in her life off-screen, she’s definitely coupled up on Black Lightning. In case you didn’t know, Nafessa’s character (Anissa Pierce aka Thunder) is in a lesbian relationship with Grace Choi (played by Chantal Thuy).

Who plays Vanessa in Black Lightning?

Nafessa Williams was born on 4 December 1989 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. She is an actress and writer, known for Black Lightning (2017), Black and Blue (2019) and A Holiday Chance (2021).

Is Anissa black?

Anissa Pierce is the daughter of Black Lightning and a superhero in her own right (she goes by Thunder), and the role is an important one for many of the show’s young audience. She has superpowers just like her father, and will make LGBTQ+ history when she becomes the first black lesbian superhero ever portrayed on TV.

Why did Jen appearance change in Black Lightning?

As EW.com noted, the show said the reconstitution process found Jennifer’s genes express themselves in a new way, leading to the changed appearance. McClain, by the way, made her decision to depart before it was clear that the current season would be the last.

Why was Jennifer recast in Black Lightning?

Black Lightning’s China Anne McClain has explained that she left the show in order to work on more personal projects. The Jennifer Pierce actress revealed shortly after the series was confirmed to be ending that she had already taken the decision to quit during the fourth and final season regardless.

Why was Black Lightning cancelled?

The most obvious reason for why Black Lightning came to a close was the show’s ratings. The series is one of the least viewed Arrowverse shows.