Grace Byers
Grace Byers is an American actress known for her role as Anika Calhoun in the Fox series Empire (2015–2018). She also stars as Quinn Joseph in the Amazon Prime series Harlem (2021–present) and has appeared in other notable television and film projects.
Byers collaborated with Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard in Empire, contributing to the series’ central narrative of family and power struggles. In Harlem, she shares the screen with Meagan Good, Shoniqua Shandai, and Jerrie Johnson, portraying a close-knit group of friends navigating personal and professional challenges. She appeared alongside Tracy Morgan in the TBS series The Last O.G. (2020), expanding her comedic repertoire. In the film The Gifted (2020), she worked with Chris Evans, exploring themes of family and intellectual talent. Byers joined Bryshere Y. Gray and Serayah in several key storylines in Empire, showcasing dynamic on-screen relationships. Additionally, she participated in theatrical productions during her early career, sharing the stage with accomplished actors in regional and off-Broadway performances.