Bellamy Young

Bellamy Young, an accomplished actress, made a name for herself in the world of television with significant roles in series such as ABC's "Scandal" and Fox's "Prodigal Son." Her portrayal of Melody "Mellie" Grant in "Scandal" from 2012 to 2018 earned her a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2014. Young's acting prowess extends to the big screen as well, with credits in films like "We Were Soldiers," "Mission: Impossible III," and "The Night Stalker."

Young's career trajectory is marked by a variety of roles, demonstrating her versatility as an actress. Beginning on Broadway in 1997 with "The Life," she has also appeared in Off-Broadway productions such as Stephen Sondheim's "Merrily We Roll Along" and Randy Newman's "Faust." In addition to acting, Young showcased her musical talents with the release of her album "Far Away So Close" on iTunes in 2015.

In recent years, Young's career has continued to prosper with roles in various television series and films. In 2018, she co-starred in Disney's live-action adaptation of "A Wrinkle in Time" and later made appearances in ABC's "Whiskey Cavalier" and Netflix's "Dolly Parton's Heartstrings." In 2022, she took on main roles in the ABC family drama series "Promised Land" and the Hulu mystery thriller series "The Other Black Girl."

In 2019, Young became an ambassador for the organization CARE and has continued to partner with the organization, even directing a PSA with appearances from Kerry Washington, Shonda Rhimes, and Katie Lowes for International Women's Day. She also endows a scholarship each year to a student at her alma mater, Yale University, stemming from being a scholarship student herself. In 2024, Young, born in Asheville, North Carolina, participated in an online script reading for hurricane relief in western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene alongside Kerry Washington and Tony Goldwyn.