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'''Marcellas Reynolds''' is an American actor, author, documentarian, and television host. His notable television appearances include GMA3,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Video Marcellas Reynolds talks new photography book |url=https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/GMA3/video/marcellas-reynolds-talks-new-photography-book-106993269 |access-date=2024-05-20 |website=ABC News |language=en}}</ref> ''[[Access Hollywood]]'', ''[[E!]] Live from the Red Carpet'', ''[[The Bold and the Beautiful]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|title=Marcellas Reynolds|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1225537/|access-date=2021-09-05|website=IMDb}}</ref> Supreme Models, and ''[[Yes, Dear]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Adalian|first=Josef|date=2003-09-28|title=Inside Move: 'Big' crossover on 'Dear'|url=https://variety.com/2003/tv/news/inside-move-big-crossover-on-dear-1117893093/|access-date=2021-09-12|website=Variety|language=en-US}}</ref> Reynolds began his television career in 2002 on [[CBS]]'s hit television series [[Big Brother 3 (American season)|Big Brother season three]], becoming the first [[Coming out|openly gay]] black man cast on a major network reality series.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-07-24|title=How Did Karamo Brown find his way back to Hollywood?|url=https://www.hivplusmag.com/entertainment/2017/7/24/futures-so-bright-hes-got-unshade|access-date=2021-09-05|website=www.hivplusmag.com|language=en}}</ref> His writing has appeared in [[Chicago (magazine)|''Chicago'' magazine]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=How Celebrity Stylist Marcellas Reynolds Got His Big Break|url=https://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/December-2019/How-Celebrity-Stylist-Marcellas-Reynolds-Got-His-Big-Break/|access-date=2021-09-05|website=Chicago Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref> ''[[Essence (magazine)|Essence]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|title=TWENTY: Iconic Black Models We All Should Know|url=https://essence.com/culture/twenty-three-galleries-curated-by-marcellas-reynolds/|access-date=2021-09-05|website=Essence|date=19 November 2020 |language=en-US}}</ref> ''[[The Guardian]]'',<ref>{{Cite news|last=Reynolds|first=Marcellas|date=2019-10-09|title=Model behaviour: meet the black women who revolutionised fashion – in pictures|language=en-GB|work=The Guardian|url=https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/gallery/2019/oct/09/model-behaviour-meet-the-black-women-who-revolutionised-fashion-in-pictures|access-date=2021-09-12|issn=0261-3077}}</ref> and L.A. Style Magazine.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|date=2020-10-20|title=Miss America 2019 Nia Franklin|url=https://lastylemagazine.com/interviews/niafranklin/|access-date=2021-09-05|website=L.A. STYLE Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref> Reynolds is the author of ''Supreme Models: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Fashion''<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2019-10-26|title=Supreme models: Iconic black women who revolutionised fashion|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/photography/supreme-models-book-black-model-fashion-magazine-a9168226.html|access-date=2021-09-05|website=The Independent|language=en}}</ref> and ''Supreme Actresses: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Hollywood'',<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Supreme Actresses: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Hollywood {{!}} IndieBound.org|url=https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781419756276|access-date=2021-09-05|website=www.indiebound.org|language=en}}</ref> ''Supreme Sirens: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Music'', and the executive producer of [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLztAHXmlMZFRkPgtxuinJQvjCu-CdBbzW Supreme Models], the documentary.
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'''Marcellas Reynolds''' is an American actor, fashion stylist, entertainment reporter and TV host. His television appearances include ''[[World Report (CNN)]]'',<ref>http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/world/2011/07/12/royal.kate.tour.dresses.reynolds.cnn</ref> ''[[The Tyra Banks Show]]'', Style Network's ''How Do I look'',<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mystyle.com/mystyle/shows/howdoilook/castbios/index.jsp |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2011-09-10 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080102083447/http://www.mystyle.com/mystyle/shows/howdoilook/castbios/index.jsp |archivedate=2008-01-02 |df= }}</ref> ''[[E! News]]'', Fox News' ''[[Geraldo at Large]]'' and ''[[Big Brother (US)|Big Brother]]''.


==Early life==
==Personal life==
Marcellas Reynolds was born in Chicago, Illinois where he grew up in Chicago's South Shore. He graduated from ''[[Kenwood Academy]]'' and briefly attended the University of Illinois-Circle. In 1995 while working as a waiter he was discovered by Marie Anderson and Mary Boncher, owners of Aria Model and Talent. During his model career he was represented by ''[[Ford Models]]'', Beatrice (Milan) and Goodfellas (London), relocating him to the top fashion capitals of the world and worked for designers ''[[Ralph Lauren]]'', ''[[Tommy Hilfiger]]'' and ''[[Nautica (clothing company)|Nautica]]''. He has been shot by photographers Norman Jean Roy and ''[[Bruce Weber (photographer)|Bruce Weber]]''.
Reynolds was born in [[Chicago|Chicago, Illinois]], and raised in Chicago's [[South Shore, Chicago|South Shore]].<ref name=":5" /> He graduated from [[Kenwood Academy]] and briefly attended the [[University of Illinois Chicago#Congress Circle campus|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.<ref>{{Cite web|title=How I Discovered Cindy Crawford|url=https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-i-discovered-cindy-crawford-marie-p-anderson|access-date=2021-09-11|website=www.linkedin.com|language=en}}</ref> Represented during his model career by [[Ford Models]], Beatrice Models in Milan, and Goodfellas Model Agency in London, Reynolds modeled for the [[Gap Inc.|GAP]], [[Ralph Lauren Corporation|Ralph Lauren]], [[Tommy Hilfiger (company)|Tommy Hilfiger]], [[Nautica (clothing company)|Nautica]], and photographers [[Norman Jean Roy]] and [[Bruce Weber (photographer)|Bruce Weber]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Body & Soul|url=https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/210815.Body_Soul|access-date=2021-09-11|website=www.goodreads.com}}</ref>

In 2000, while modeling in New York, Marcellas Reynolds began working as a fashion stylist. His list of advertising clientele includes [[H&M]],<ref>{{Citation|title="Good Day L.A." H&M Earth Day Collection (TV Episode 2014) – IMDb|date=9 April 2014|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4562212/|language=en-US|access-date=2021-09-05}}</ref> [[Kohl's]], [[Lord & Taylor]], and [[Macy's]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=Real Housewives Heading to Chicago|url=https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/real-housewives-chicago/1901521/|access-date=2021-09-05|website=NBC Chicago|date=30 August 2011 |language=en-US}}</ref> His editorial work has appeared in ''British [[GQ]]'',<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=GQ Magazine – March 2009 – Eva Green|url=https://magazinecanteen.com/products/gq-magazine-march-2009-eva-green|access-date=2021-09-05|website=magazine canteen|language=en}}</ref> ''[[InStyle]]'', and [[British Vogue|British ''Vogue'']].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Seth|first=Kenisha|date=2021|title=Three Stories: Interviews With Marcellas Reynolds & Veronica Webb, & An Article About The Most Successful Black Models In The Fashion Industry|url=https://www.photobookmagazine.com/features/three-storie-interviews-with-marcellas-reynolds-veronica-webb-an-article-about-the-most-successful-black-models-in-the-fashion-industry|access-date=2021-09-11|website=PhotoBook Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref> His list of past clientele includes [[Rebecca Hall]], [[Jayma Mays]], [[David Schwimmer]], [[Sharon Stone]], and [[Justin Timberlake]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Meet Marcellas Reynolds of Supreme Models: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Fashion – Voyage LA Magazine {{!}} LA City Guide|url=http://voyagela.com/interview/meet-marcellas-reynolds-supreme-models/|access-date=2021-09-11|website=voyagela.com|language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2002 after his appearance on [[Big Brother (American TV series)|CBS's ''Big Brother'']] season three,<ref>{{Cite web|first1=Josef|last1=Adalian|last2=Kissell|first2=Rick|date=2002-09-16|title=CBS eyeing new 'Brother' shows|url=https://variety.com/2002/tv/news/cbs-eyeing-new-brother-shows-1117872797/|access-date=2021-09-12|website=Variety|language=en-US}}</ref> Reynolds began his career as an entertainment reporter and television host working for [[BET]], CBS,<ref>{{Cite web|title="BIG BROTHER: ALL-STARS" – THE LEGION OF DOOM'S WEEK OF MANIPULATION SUCCEEDS IN SENDING MARCELLAS REYNOLDS OUT THE DOOR|url=https://www.viacomcbspressexpress.com/cbs-entertainment/releases/view?id=13638|access-date=2021-09-11|website=ViacomCBS Press Express| date=18 August 2006 |language=en}}</ref> [[E!]], [[Fox Corporation|FOX]], and the [[Esquire Network#Style Network|Style Network]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2006-04-19|title=Gay Games VII Gala: '100 Champions' – Windy City Times News|url=https://www.windycitytimes.com/lgbt/Gay-Games-VII-Gala-100-Champions/11286.html|access-date=2021-09-11|website=Windy City Times}}</ref> His celebrity interviews include [[Miss America 2019]] [[Nia Franklin]],<ref name=":4" /> [[Brad Garrett]], [[Tyrese Gibson]], [[Beverly Johnson]], [[Daphne Maxwell Reid]],<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|last=Rockett|first=Darcel|title='There's history there; it's not just tons of glamour': Chicago native Marcellas Reynolds gives iconic black models their due in 'Supreme Models'|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/fashion/sc-fashion-supreme-models-marcellas-reynolds-20190925-20190927-ng2ui3lqyvad5hvwjuuxyuqdkq-story.html|access-date=2021-09-11|website=Chicago Tribune|date=27 September 2019 }}</ref><ref name=":2" /> [[Debra Messing]], [[Lupita Nyong'o]], [[Issa Rae]], and [[Gabrielle Union]].<ref name=":1" />

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,<ref>{{Cite web|last=October 2009|first=Helen Earnshaw {{!}} 28|title=Louise Roe's Perfect Catch|url=http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity_interviews/Louise+Roe-72982.html|access-date=2021-09-12|website=www.femalefirst.co.uk|language=en}}</ref> Style Network's ''[[How Do I Look?]]'' and ''Style Star'', ''[[The Tyra Banks Show]]'',<ref>{{Citation|title=The Tyra Banks Show|url=https://www.metacritic.com/tv/the-tyra-banks-show/season-2/episode-131-hot-legs|access-date=2021-09-11}}</ref> 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: All You Can Eat|Eating Out 3: All You Can Eat]]''.


==Current career==
==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.''<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-09-23|title=What's on TV Monday: The season premiere of 'Bull' on CBS|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2019-09-20/whats-on-tv-monday-sept-23-the-season-premiere-of-bull-on-cbs|access-date=2021-09-12|website=Los Angeles Times|language=en-US}}</ref> In 2018 Reynolds appeared on ''The Good Place''<ref>{{Cite web|last=Nemetz|first=Dave|date=2018-10-12|title=The Good Place Recap: Heavy Meddling|url=https://tvline.com/2018/10/11/the-good-place-recap-season-3-episode-4-the-snowplow/|access-date=2021-09-12|website=TVLine|language=en-US}}</ref> as Tahani's favorite [[pastry chef|patissier]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Good Place: Eleanor's Angry The Study Is Ending|url=https://www.imdb.com/video/vi3851992345|access-date=2021-09-12|website=IMDb}}</ref> and in 2019, Reynolds appeared on ''How to Get Away with Murder'' as a corrupt FBI agent.
In 2000, while modeling in New York, Marcellas Reynolds began working as a fashion stylist. His list of advertising clientele includes Anhueser-Busch, Burger King and Gingiss Formalwear. His editorial work has appeared in numerous publications including ''[[InStyle]]'', ''[[British Vogue]]'' and British GQ. His list of clientele includes ''[[Jayma Mays]]'', ''[[Colin Egglesfield]]'', ''[[Justin Timberlake]]'', ''[[Rebecca Hall]]'', ''[[Sharon Stone]]'', ''[[David Schwimmer]]'', ''[[Eddie Cibrian]]'', ''[[Jennifer Finnigan]]'' and ''[[Emily Rose (actress)|Emily Rose]]''.


On October 8, 2019, Reynolds published ''Supreme Models: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Fashion'',<ref name=":0" /> 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."<ref>{{Cite web|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|date=2019-12-19|title=9 New Fashion Books to Gift the Most Stylish Person on Your List|url=https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/best-fashion-books-holiday-gift-guide|access-date=2021-09-05|website=Vogue|language=en-US}}</ref> In 2020, ''Essence'' named ''Supreme Models'' "The Number One Book on Black Style." <ref>{{Cite web|title=15 Fashion Books To Read About Black Style|url=https://www.essence.com/fashion/the-best-fashion-books-to-read-about-black-style/|access-date=2021-09-11|website=Essence|date=15 February 2021 |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2021, BookAuthority named ''Supreme Models'' one of the "100 Best Fashion Books of All Time."<ref>{{Cite web|title=100 Best Fashion Books of All Time|url=https://bookauthority.org/books/best-fashion-books|access-date=2021-11-08|website=BookAuthority|language=en}}</ref>
Moving into print journalism and TV entertainment reporting Marcellas Reynolds has worked for networks Style, E! and CBS. His celebrity interviews include [[Debra Messing]], [[Jennifer Love Hewitt]], [[Alicia Silverstone]], Brad Garrett, Aisha Tyler, George Takei, The Pussycat Dolls and Tyrese Gibson. His work as a writer has appeared in ''InStyle'', ''Elle'', ''Us Weekly'', ''Life & Style'' and ''Star'' magazine. He is also a frequent contributor to Style Network's mystyle.com and writes a monthly column for California-based magazine ''Rage Monthly'' titled Image Lab.<ref>http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1trfh/RageMagazineSeptembe/resources/66.htm {{sic|hide=y}}</ref>


On October 26, 2021, Reynolds published his second book, ''Supreme Actresses: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Hollywood'',<ref name=":1" /> 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."<ref>{{Cite web|author=The Editors|date=2021-10-06|title=Stanley Tucci's Culinary Memoir is One of October's Must-Read Books|url=https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/g37823816/best-books-october-2021/|access-date=2021-11-08|website=Town & Country|language=en-US}}</ref>
His television appearances include ''CNN World Report'', E! Network's ''Perfect Catc''h, Style Network's ''Style Star'', E! Network's ''Countdown to the Red Carpet: The 2011 Oscars'', ''The Tyra Banks Show'', Style Network's ''How Do I Look'', E! News, MTV's ''From G's To Gents'', Fox News' ''Geraldo: At Large'', CBS ''This Morning'', Style Network's ''Shop Like A Star'' and ''Fashion Rocks: Iconic Style''.<ref>http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1225537/</ref> He also had a role in the 2009 movie ''[[Eating Out 3: All You Can Eat]]'' as an audience member.


On September 24, 2022, ''Supreme Models'', a six-part ''Vogue''/YouTube Originals documentary series, premiered. Executive produced by Reynolds, [[Iman (model)|Iman]], and R.J. Culter, Reynolds appears in and provides voice-over for all six episodes. The docuseries received two 2023 Telly Silver Awards<ref>{{Cite web |title=You searched for Supreme Models |url=https://www.tellyawards.com/?s=Supreme+Models |access-date=2023-11-17 |website=Telly Awards |language=en-US}}</ref> and accolades from numerous publications such as ''Essence'',<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-12 |title=Diversifying The Fashion Industry Started With Black Models |url=https://www.essence.com/fashion/iman-and-marcellas-reynolds-on-the-impact-of-black-models/ |access-date=2023-11-17 |website=Essence |language=en-US}}</ref> ''Forbes'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gibbs |first=Adrienne |title='Supreme Models' Director Marcellas Reynolds On Iman, Zendaya And Fashion History |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/adriennegibbs/2022/12/28/supreme-models-director-marcellas-reynolds-on-iman-zendaya-and-fashion-history/ |access-date=2023-11-17 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref> ''Glamour'',<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-24 |title=Iman Has Always Been a Trailblazer—Even Before She Knew It |url=https://www.glamour.com/story/iman-icons-only |access-date=2023-11-17 |website=Glamour |language=en-US}}</ref> and ''Vogue''.
In 2012, he was a guest judge on an episode of the webshow, ''Beauty Vlogger Boot Camp'', hosted by [[Elle and Blair Fowler]]. He appeared as a fashion stylist and helped analyze the contestants' thrift store outfits.


On September 26, 2022, Reynolds announced the February 2024 publication of his third book, ''Supreme Sirens: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Music''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Taylor |first=Savannah M. |date=2022-09-27 |title='Supreme Models' Honors the Impact of Black Models on the Fashion Industry and American Culture |url=https://www.ebony.com/supreme-models-honors-the-significant-impact-of-black-models-on-the-fashion-industry-and-american-culture/ |access-date=2023-11-17 |website=EBONY |language=en-US}}</ref> On February 23, 2024, Reynolds published Supreme Sirens,<ref>{{Cite book |last=Monica |url=https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/supreme-sirens_9781419769016/ |title=Supreme Sirens Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Music |isbn=978-1-4197-6901-6 |language=en}}</ref> a stunning photography book that explores the power, rebellion, and resilience held within the voices of trailblazing Black female musicians—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, and Whitney Houston to rap royalty like Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj, and cover star Missy Elliott.
==Filmography==
Actor
*POP-u-larity! (2010), Himself - Film
*''[[Zane's Sex Chronicles]]'' (2010), Kerrigan's Assistant – TV series
*''[[Eating Out 3: All You Can Eat]]'' (2009), Audience member - Film
*''[[The Bold and the Beautiful]]'' (2005), Micah Okwu– TV series
*''[[Black Tie Nights]]'' (2005), Waiter - TV Series
*Twenty Gay Stereotypes Confirmed (2004), #1, Short
*''[[Yes, Dear]]'' (2003), Houseguest – TV series


==Publications==
Self
Reynolds, Marcellas. ''Supreme models: Iconic Black women who revolutionized fashion''. Illustrated. Abrams, 2019.
*Style Star (2010–2011) - TV series
*''[[World Report (CNN)]]'' (2011) - TV series
*''[[How Do I Look?]]'' (2011) - TV series
*''[[Geraldo At Large]]'' (2011) - TV series
*''[[Good Day L.A.]]'' (2011) - TV series
*Countdown to the Red Carpet: The 2011 Academy Awards (2011) - TV special
*''[[KTLA Morning News]]'' (2011) - TV series
*Perfect Catch (2010), Host - TV series
*''[[The Morning Show with Mike & Juliet]]'' (2009) - TV series
*Live from the Red Carpet: The 2009 Academy Awards (2009) - TV special
*20 Best and Worst Celebrity Plastic Surgery Stories (2009) - TV special
*US Fashion Rocks (2008) - TV series
*''[[From G's to Gents]]'' (2008) - TV series
*30 Best and Worst Beach Bodies (2008) - TV special
*Shop Like a Star (2008) - TV series
*''[[The Tyra Banks Show]]'' (2007) - TV series
*''[[Reality Remix]]'' (2006–2007) - TV series
*40 (More) Crimes of Fashion (2007) - TV special
*E!'s Live Countdown to the Academy Awards (2007) - TV special
*''[[Big Brother 7 (U.S.)]]'' (2006) House guest - TV series
*''[[E! News]]'' (2005) - TV series
*''Remixed!'' (2003), Host - TV series
*''[[Big Brother 3 (U.S.)]]'' (2002), House guest - TV series


Reynolds, Marcellas. ''Supreme actresses: Iconic Black women who revolutionized Hollywood''. Illustrated, Abrams, 2021.
Producer
*Shop Like a Star (2008) - TV series


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

*The Two-Timer (2005), Casting assistant - TV series
==Filmography==
*''[[Black Tie Nights]]'' (2004), Casting assistant - TV series
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*''[[7 Lives Xposed]]'' (2004), Casting assistant - TV series
|+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
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible"
|+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
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible"
|+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
|-
|2024
|OMG Fashun<ref>{{Citation |title=OMG Fashun |date=2024-05-06 |type=Reality-TV |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29153100/ |access-date=2024-05-20 |others=Julia Fox, Law Roach, Tommy Dorfman |publisher=NBCUniversal, Scout Productions}}</ref>
|Casting Producer
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible"
|+Executive Producer
!Year
!Title
!No. of Episodes
|-
|2022
|Supreme Models
|6
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible"
|+Producer
!Year
!Title
!No. of Episodes
|-
|2008
|Shop Like a Star
|3
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible"
|+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
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*[https://www.instagram.com/suprememodelsbook Supreme Models Book] on Instagram
*[https://www.instagram.com/supremeactressessbook Supreme Actresses Book] on Instagram
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Marcellas Reynolds is an American actor, author, documentarian, and television host. His notable television appearances include GMA3,[1] Access Hollywood, E! Live from the Red Carpet, The Bold and the Beautiful,[2] Supreme Models, and Yes, Dear.[3] 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.[4] His writing has appeared in Chicago magazine,[5] Essence,[6] The Guardian,[7] and L.A. Style Magazine.[8] Reynolds is the author of Supreme Models: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Fashion[9] and Supreme Actresses: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Hollywood,[10] Supreme Sirens: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Music, and the executive producer of Supreme Models, the documentary.

Personal life

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Reynolds was born in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in Chicago's South Shore.[11] He graduated from Kenwood Academy and briefly attended the University of Illinois Chicago's Circle campus.

Early career

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In 1995, Aria Model and Talent owners Marie Anderson and Mary Boncher discovered Reynolds while waiting tables.[12] 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.[13]

In 2000, while modeling in New York, Marcellas Reynolds began working as a fashion stylist. His list of advertising clientele includes H&M,[14] Kohl's, Lord & Taylor, and Macy's.[15] His editorial work has appeared in British GQ,[16] InStyle, and British Vogue.[17] His list of past clientele includes Rebecca Hall, Jayma Mays, David Schwimmer, Sharon Stone, and Justin Timberlake.[18]

In 2002 after his appearance on CBS's Big Brother season three,[19] Reynolds began his career as an entertainment reporter and television host working for BET, CBS,[20] E!, FOX, and the Style Network.[21] His celebrity interviews include Miss America 2019 Nia Franklin,[8] Brad Garrett, Tyrese Gibson, Beverly Johnson, Daphne Maxwell Reid,[11][15] Debra Messing, Lupita Nyong'o, Issa Rae, and Gabrielle Union.[10]

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,[22] Style Network's How Do I Look? and Style Star, The Tyra Banks Show,[23] 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

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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.[24] In 2018 Reynolds appeared on The Good Place[25] as Tahani's favorite patissier,[26] 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,[9] 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."[27] In 2020, Essence named Supreme Models "The Number One Book on Black Style." [28] In 2021, BookAuthority named Supreme Models one of the "100 Best Fashion Books of All Time."[29]

On October 26, 2021, Reynolds published his second book, Supreme Actresses: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Hollywood,[10] 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."[30]

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[31] and accolades from numerous publications such as Essence,[32] Forbes,[33] Glamour,[34] and Vogue.

On September 26, 2022, Reynolds announced the February 2024 publication of his third book, Supreme Sirens: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Music.[35] On February 23, 2024, Reynolds published Supreme Sirens,[36] a stunning photography book that explores the power, rebellion, and resilience held within the voices of trailblazing Black female musicians—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, and Whitney Houston to rap royalty like Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj, and cover star Missy Elliott.

Publications

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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

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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
2024 OMG Fashun[37] Casting Producer
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[38] Self 24
2012–2024 Good Day Chicago Self 7
2019 Windy City Live Self 1
2020 Access Hollywood Self 3
2011–2024 Good Day L.A. Self 60
2021-2024 Daytime Chicago Self 3
2022-2024 Daily Blast Live Self 3
2022-2024 Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen Self 2
2022 Supreme Models Self 6
2023 Split Second Self 1
2024 GMA3 Self 1
2024 CBS News KCAL Self 2

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