Marcellas Reynolds is an American actor, author, documentarian, and television host. His notable television appearances include Access Hollywood, E! Live from the Red Carpet, The Bold and the Beautiful,[1] Supreme Models, and Yes, Dear.[2] Reynolds began his television career in 2002 on CBS's hit television series Big Brother season three, becoming the first openly gay black man cast on a major network reality series.[3] His writing has appeared in Chicago magazine,[4] Essence,[5] The Guardian,[6] and L.A. Style Magazine.[7] Reynolds is the author of Supreme Models: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Fashion[8] and Supreme Actresses: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Hollywood,[9] Supreme Sirens: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Music, and the executive producer of Supreme Models, the documentary.

Personal life

Reynolds was born in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in Chicago's South Shore.[10] He graduated from Kenwood Academy and briefly attended the University of Illinois Chicago's Circle campus.

Early career

In 1995, Aria Model and Talent owners Marie Anderson and Mary Boncher discovered Reynolds while waiting tables.[11] Represented during his model career by Ford Models, Beatrice Models in Milan, and Goodfellas Model Agency in London, Reynolds modeled for the GAP, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Nautica, and photographers Norman Jean Roy and Bruce Weber.[12]

In 2000, while modeling in New York, Marcellas Reynolds began working as a fashion stylist. His list of advertising clientele includes H&M,[13] Kohl's, Lord & Taylor, and Macy's.[14] His editorial work has appeared in British GQ,[15] InStyle, and British Vogue.[16] His list of past clientele includes Rebecca Hall, Jayma Mays, David Schwimmer, Sharon Stone, and Justin Timberlake.[17]

In 2002 after his appearance on CBS's Big Brother season three,[18] Reynolds began his career as an entertainment reporter and television host working for BET, CBS,[19] E!, FOX, and the Style Network.[20] His celebrity interviews include Miss America 2019 Nia Franklin,[7] Brad Garrett, Tyrese Gibson, Beverly Johnson, Daphne Maxwell Reid,[10][14] Debra Messing, Lupita Nyong'o, Issa Rae, and Gabrielle Union.[9]

Reynolds's early television appearances include BET's Remixed, CBS This Morning, CNN Newsroom, E! Network's E! Live from the Red Carpet, Perfect Catch,[21] Style Network's How Do I Look? and Style Star, The Tyra Banks Show,[22] and Yes, Dear. In 2005, Reynolds appeared as Micah Okwu on CBS's daytime soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful. Reynolds also has a cameo in the 2009 movie Eating Out 3: All You Can Eat.

Current career

Reynolds's recent television appearances include Access Hollywood, Daily Mail TV, Good Day Chicago, Tamron Hall, Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, and multiple appearances as an entertainment reporter for Good Day L.A.[23] In 2018 Reynolds appeared on The Good Place[24] as Tahani's favorite patissier,[25] and in 2019, Reynolds appeared on How to Get Away with Murder as a corrupt FBI agent.

On October 8, 2019, Reynolds published Supreme Models: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Fashion,[8] the first-ever art book celebrating top black models, which was filled with revealing essays, interviews, and stunning photographs. American Vogue named Supreme Models "One of the Nine Best Books of 2019."[26] In 2020, Essence named Supreme Models "The Number One Book on Black Style." [27] In 2021, BookAuthority named Supreme Models one of the "100 Best Fashion Books of All Time."[28]

On October 26, 2021, Reynolds published his second book, Supreme Actresses: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Hollywood,[9] a comprehensive collection of photographs, interviews, and profiles of the most influential Black actresses who have worked in film, television, and theater. Town and Country Magazine named it "One of October 2021's Best Books."[29]

On September 24, 2022, Supreme Models, a six-part Vogue/YouTube Originals documentary series, premiered. Executive produced by Reynolds, Iman, and R.J. Culter, Reynolds appears in and provides voice-over for all six episodes. The docuseries received two 2023 Telly Silver Awards[30] and accolades from numerous publications such as Essence,[31] Forbes,[32] Glamour,[33] and Vogue.

On September 26, 2022, Reynolds announced the February 2024 publication of his third book, Supreme Sirens: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Music.[34] Supreme Sirens chronicles music's most influential and successful Black women. From legendary jazz chanteuses Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. From glamorous girl groups like the Supremes to sultry sirens Lena Horne and Eartha Kitt. From soul sensation Tina Turner to superstars Beyoncé and Rihanna. From multi-platinum pop stars Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, and Janet Jackson to rap royalty like Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj, and cover star Missy Elliott.

Publications

Reynolds, Marcellas. Supreme models: Iconic Black women who revolutionized fashion. Illustrated. Abrams, 2019.

Reynolds, Marcellas. Supreme actresses: Iconic Black women who revolutionized Hollywood. Illustrated, Abrams, 2021.

Reynolds, Marcellas. Supreme Sirens: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Music. Illustrated, Abrams, 2024.

Filmography

Actor (Film)
Year Title Role Type
2004 Twenty Gay Stereotypes Confirmed #1 Short Film
2009 Eating Out 3: All You Can Eat Audience Member Film
2010 POP-u-larity! Host/Himself Film
Actor (Television)
Year Title Role No. of Episodes
2003 Yes, Dear Houseguest 1
2005 Black Tie Nights Waiter 1
2005 The Bold and The Beautiful Micah Okwu 1
2010 Zane's Sex Chronicoles Kerrigan's Assistant 2
2013 Desperate Housewives Gay Confidante 1
2014 Hungry Casting Director 1
2018 The Good Place Tahani's Favorite Patissier 1
2019 How to Get Away with Murder FBI Agent 1
Casting Department
Year Title Role
2001 7 Lives Xposed Casting Associate
2004 Black Tie Nights Casting Associate
2005 The Two-Timer Casting Associate
2020 Supermarket Sweep Casting Associate
2020 Small Fortune Casting Associate
2021-2022 The Hype Casting Associate
2021 The Price is Right Casting Associate
2022 Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls Casting Associate
2023 Raid the Cage Casting Associate
2023 OMG Fashun Casting Associate
Executive Producer
Year Title No. of Episodes
2022 Supreme Models 6
Producer
Year Title No. of Episodes
2008 Shop Like a Star 3
Self (Television)
Year Title Role No. of Episodes
2002 Big Brother Houseguest / Self 29
2003 Big Brother Self / Competition Host 2
2005 On Q Live Host 5
2005–2006 Remixed Host 13
2006 Big Brother All Stars Houseguest / Self 23
2006–2007 Reality Remix Correspondent 8
2007 The Tyra Banks Show Featured Export 1
2008 Shop Like a Star Host / Style Expert 3
2008 30 Best and Worst Beach Bodies Self
2008 From G's to Gents Featured Expert 1
2008 US Fashion Rocks Featured Expert 2
2009 20 Best and Worst Celebrity Plastic Surgery Stories Self
2009 The Morning Show with Mike & Juliet Self 1
2010 Perfect Catch Host 7
2007–2011 E! Live from the Red Carpet Self 3
2008–2011 Geraldo Rivera Reports Self 4
2005–2011 How Do I Look? Self 12
2011 CNN World News Report Self 1
2011–2012 Style Star Self 22
2014 The 16th Minute Self
2015 Good Morning Britain Self 2
2015 Secrets of New York Fashion Week Self
2014–2016 The Meredith Vieira Show Self / Featured Expert 17
2015–2016 Lorraine Self 2
2017 Million Dollar Matchmaker Self 1
2017 Daily Mail TV Self 2
2018 Bossip on WEtv Entertainment Reporter 8
2019 Tamron Hall Self 1
2012–2019 Fox 11 News[35] Self 24
2012–2019 Good Day Chicago Self 6
2019 Windy City Live Self 1
2020 Access Hollywood Self 3
2011–2023 Good Day L.A. Self 59
2022 Daily Blast Live Self 2
2022 Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen Self 1
2022 Supreme Models Self 6
2023 Split Second Self 1

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