Taye Diggs
Taye Diggs (né Scott Leo Diggs) is an American actor. Before his breakout role in the 1998 film How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Diggs appeared in the Tony-winning Broadway revival of Carousel in 1994. Diggs has also appeared in other notable Broadway musicals, including Chicago, Rent, Wicked and Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Since 2018, Diggs has portrayed Billy Baker on The CW's All American. He is also known for his roles in The Best Man (1999), Brown Sugar (2002) and The Best Man Holiday (2013).
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Taye Diggs Charms Meagan Good — and Her On-Screen Kids — in 'Terry McMillan Presents: Forever' Trailer (Exclusive)
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All American's Daniel Ezra Had a 'Gut Instinct' That It Was Time to Exit the Series
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All About Idina Menzel and Taye Diggs' Son, Walker Nathaniel Diggs
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Taye Diggs Reveals Sister’s Schizophrenia Diagnosis, Says He’s 'Embarrassed' by His Previous Misconceptions (Exclusive)
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James Van Der Beek, Taye Diggs and More Male Celebrities to Bare All in The Real Full Monty Special
![Idina Menzel (L) and actor Taye Diggs arrive at the 43rd NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on February 17, 2012 in Los Angeles, California](https://people.com/thmb/mvItV7XYpAzY2TCfv20Nx-SNp78=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/idina-menzel-taye-diggs-1-af3d88df0766425d879de33d029ced18.jpg)
Idina Menzel and Taye Diggs' Relationship Timeline
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Taye Diggs Plays a Businessman Who Loves Pleasure in 'Love & Murder: Atlanta Playboy' Trailer (Exclusive)
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Taye Diggs Says He's 'Channeling Mommy' as He Tries Taking Down Teen Son Walker's Braids
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Taye Diggs Reveals How Relationship with His Athlete Son Connected Him to 'All American' Character
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Taye Diggs Departs 'All American' After Shocking Episode but 'You Haven't Seen the Last of Billy Baker'
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See Taye Diggs Help a Bunch of Stellas Get Their Groove Back in New Dating Series
![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 13: Taye Diggs attends the 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on March 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)](https://people.com/thmb/AZkRjL5iuAhG6KvCmTzz6HD-LHs=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Taye-Diggs-Crippling-Insomnia-100622-b5b31e0569f14a138701d089947e9716.jpg)
Taye Diggs on His Insomnia Battle After Becoming a Dad: 'Never Really Got Over It'
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Taye Diggs and Apryl Jones Show Off Their Bond in Matching Floral Looks: 'Twinsies!'
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'Ozark' and 'The Crown' Lead Critics Choice Awards TV Nominations — See the Full List
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Taye Diggs and Idina Menzel Separate
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Taye Diggs Chases Down Home Invader After SAG Awards
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See This/Skip That: From 'The Best Man Holiday' to 'Nebraska'
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Celebs in Bed! Jenna Dewan Cuddles With Daughter Everly, 7, Plus How More Stars Snuggle Up
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Taye Diggs Hopes That His Latest Children's Book Will Inspire Others to Be More Accepting
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Taye Diggs Says It Was 'Pretty Stressful' to Have His Son Walker Meet His New Girlfriend
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Taye Diggs Reveals His Son, 9½, with Ex Idina Menzel Still Doesn't Want Him to Date
![Taye Diggs Has 'Always Been Very Supportive' of Jussie Smollett](https://people.com/thmb/hdxiTpMNRA4v3ZrR_bCkWLku28s=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/tayediggs1-6cc5188fde6445cb902816ce8d139846.jpg)
Taye Diggs Has 'Always Been Very Supportive' of Jussie Smollett
![Taye Diggs On His Role in 'All American': 'It's the Perfect Time for Me'](https://people.com/thmb/h99C_Wtpkw9TMsBKVUB33YGG6dM=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/tayediggs_pub-0284747db7a24a57b39dacd8bf22c07d.jpg)
Taye Diggs On His Role in 'All American' : 'It's the Perfect Time for Me'
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People Now: We Dissect Taylor Swift's Pastel Colored 'ME!' Music Video — Watch the Full Episode
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Nikki Bella Considers Going Out with Taye Diggs — and Calls Date with Peter Kraus 'So Awkward'
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Man Holding Joey's Burgers Dubbed the New Fiji Water Girl at Critics' Choice Awards
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Julianne Hough and Brooks Laich Get Cozy While Taye Diggs Shuts Down Dance Floor at Holiday Bash
![Taye Diggs and Lucy Liu in Set It Up (2018)Credit: Netflix](https://people.com/thmb/2JikwXG5RwxM96ICi8s_h59sQdc=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/set-it-up1-2000-540b198b22364873adacefe8e5e47418.jpg)
'Set It Up' '2' ? Taye Diggs Teases a Sequel to Hit Netflix Romantic Comedy: 'I'm All for Doing More'
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Taye Diggs Says Lucy Liu Was His 'Celebrity Hall Pass' While Married to Idina Menzel
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Taye Diggs Has a Lot of Feelings about Sending His Son to Summer Camp: Idina Menzel and I 'Will Be Suffering'
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'Set It Up' Star Taye Diggs Opens Up About Costars Lucy Liu, Glen Powell and Zoey Deutch
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Taye Diggs Wants You to Find the Perfect Puppy Soulmate this Valentine's Day
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Taye Diggs Shows Off His Bare Butt in Revealing Instagram Pic
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Misty Copeland Says She'll Be a (Drama-Free) Summer Bride!
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'Private Practice' Reunion? Amy Brenneman Reveals Cast Will Be Partying Together at Wedding in Spain
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Taye Diggs Will Rock Out in 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch'
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'The Good Wife' Recap: Let's All Drool Over Taye Diggs
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Taye Diggs and Idina Menzel Welcome a Son
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Taye Diggs Is Ready to Meet His Baby Boy