Unexpected Academic Paths of Famous Stars, photo 14

• Danai Gurira: Psychology (Macalester) and MFA (NYU)Known for powerful roles like Michonne in The Walking Dead and Okoye in Black Panther, Danai Gurira first earned a B.A. in psychology from Macalester College before getting her MFA from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Her psychology background informs her work as an acclaimed playwright (Eclipsed), allowing her to create deeply layered characters. Her works often tackle themes of identity and resilience, where understanding human behavior is crucial.