By Cherisse Moe, HER Magazine Dominique Thorne isn’t your average Hollywood starlet. Sure, she’s got the red carpet glam and the blockbuster roles, but this American-Trinidadian actress is carving her own path. From her impressive role as Riri Williams/Ironheart in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever , alongside Tobago’s Winston Duke, who played the beloved Lord M’Baku, to gearing up for her solo series on Disney+, which she secured without additional auditions – we have to put some respect on her name.
“It’s the first time I’m doing television,” she revealed during a candid one-on-one interview with Her at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad, on Thursday. “It’s a deep dive into this intriguing character we glimpsed in Wakanda. While that film focused on supporting characters, Ironheart allows me to set the tone for this new space as the lead.
It’s a great challenge and I love a challenge.’’ Thorne isn’t just a pretty face; she’s a fearless action hero too. This petite powerhouse performs many of her own stunts for the film, all while wearing a 50-pound suit.
“I like to do as much as I can that’s safe and within reason,” she shared. Many may not be aware that Thorne’s acting journey actually started with her delving further into her Trinidadian roots. Growing up in a vibrant Trinidadian household in Brooklyn, she felt a disconnect from the history books and her rich cultural heritage.
Yearning for a deeper understanding, she collaborated with her Jam.