British actress Thandiwe Newton, born on November 6, 1972, in London, is recognized for her performances in Westworld (2016–2022), Crash (2004), and Mission: Impossible 2 (2000). She received an Emmy for her role as Maeve Millay in Westworld. Newton has also featured in films such as The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) and Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018). She has actively advocated for diversity and representation within the film industry. Recently, she returned to utilizing her birth name, Thandiwe Newton, for professional appearances.