Scene from United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021)

Alternate Names: Cassandra Monique Batie

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Letter to the Free (2016) as

Most Important Roles:

• Women Who Make History (2021) as Self
• The Deliverance (2024) as Ebony Jackson
• Exhibiting Forgiveness (2024) as Aisha
• The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration (2023) as Self
• Marshall (2017) as Minton's Singer
• Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2018) as Self
• Cars 3 (2017) as Sweet Tea (voice)
• The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021) as Billie Holiday
• Stayin' Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Music of the Bee Gees (2017) as Self - Performer
• Letter to the Free (2016) as

Career Highlights:

• Women Who Make History (2021)
• The Deliverance (2024)
• Exhibiting Forgiveness (2024)
• The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration (2023)
• Marshall (2017)
• Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2018)
• Cars 3 (2017)
• The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021)
• Stayin' Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Music of the Bee Gees (2017)
• Letter to the Free (2016)

Awards:

• Women of the Year (2024)

Andra Day (born Cassandra Monique Batie on December 30, 1984) is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter and actress known for her powerful vocals and captivating performances. She gained recognition with her debut album 'Cheers to the Fall' in 2015, earning Grammy nominations for both the album and its single 'Rise Up'. Day's rise to fame was partly attributed to Stevie Wonder's support. In 2021, she made her acting debut portraying Billie Holiday in Lee Daniels' film 'The United States vs. Billie Holiday', winning a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Drama and receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.