Tyler James Williams
The 10 Best TV Performances of 2023
Dazzling star turns from Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz, a Brit playing two messy moms and an 'Abbott Elementary' standout were among favorites of THR's TV critics.
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Tyler James Williams Warns of the Danger of Speculating About Someone’s Sexuality
Tyler James Williams took to social media to share a heartfelt and important message to kick off Pride month. In a series of Instagram Stories, the Abbott Elementary star addressed the rumors surrounding his sexuality and warned of the dangers of speculating about someone’s sexual orientation, explaining that the “conversation is bigger than me.” “I’m […]
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How to Get to That “F*** You, I’ll Do What I Want” Place: Steven Yeun, John Mulaney and the THR Comedy Actor Roundtable
“So, same time next week?” Abbott Elementary star Tyler James Williams jokes with the others — Steven Yeun (Beef), Jason Segel (Shrinking), Mo Amer (Mo) and John Mulaney (John Mulaney: Baby J) — after a particularly therapeutic hour of conversation in early May. It is THR‘s annual Comedy Actor Emmy Roundtable, and the five men […]
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Tyler James Williams Says ‘Everybody Hates Chris’ Producer Told Him He Would “Probably Never Work Again”
Tyler James Williams is opening up about navigating Hollywood as a child following his breakout role in Everybody Hates Chris. The Abbott Elementary star rose to fame as a teen playing Chris on the hit show that ran from 2005-09. But after the series ended, the actor faced the pressure of trying to escape being […]
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Quinta Brunson on Knowing ‘Abbott Elementary’ Would Turn Tyler James Williams “Into a Heartthrob”
Quinta Brunson is addressing discussion surrounding her role opposite Tyler James Williams on the breakout comedy series Abbott Elementary. During an interview with The Guardian that published online Friday, Brunson responded to the narrative regarding the casting of Williams, the Everybody Hates Chris alum who plays Gregory on ABC’s teacher-focused hit that Brunson created. Gregory […]
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Tyler James Williams Had No Idea Eddie Murphy Gave Him a Golden Globes Standing Ovation: “Still Trying to Process This”
Tyler James Williams is a lifelong Eddie Murphy fan, but he hadn’t realized until recently that the comedy superstar is in his corner as well. Williams, who stars on ABC’s Abbott Elementary, appeared on NBC’s The Tonight Show on Friday, where he told host Jimmy Fallon that he and Murphy were asked to pose together […]
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‘The Walking Dead’ Star: I’ve Read for Marvel and Would “Absolutely Love” to Play Spider-Man (Video)
The actor admits that he's a fan of Miles Morales.
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‘Dear White People’ Trailer: Student Election Creates Tension (Video)
The first full trailer has been released for the race-relations satire, hitting theaters on Oct. 17.
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‘Dear White People’ Teaser Pokes Fun at ‘The Butler,’ ‘The Help’ (Video)
The Sundance-premiered satire centers on black students on a contemporary college campus.
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