Yara Shahidi is exceptional. Though the world watched her grow up as Zoey from the highly acclaimed and award-winning series Black-ish, and its spin-off, Grown-ish, the 24-year-old multihyphenate is so much more than just an actress.
As a teenager, she founded We Vote Next, an active platform that's focused on engaging youths to vote. Ever mindful to use her voice and fame for good, she has delivered speeches about equality and activism, spoken on panels alongside global leaders such as former US president Barack Obama, and continues to work closely with NGOs and social enterprises.
In 2017, Shahidi was accepted into Harvard University, where she majored in African American studies and sociology. Her application to the university came attached with a letter of recommendation from former First Lady Michelle Obama, no less. In 2020, she entered a new stage in her life with the founding of 7th Sun Productions, a production company that keeps her busy behind the camera with projects concerning history, heritage, culture, social change and joy.
She's inspiring and electrifying, which explains why brands have consistently pursued the Gen Z icon, not least Cartier who has signed her up as its global brand ambassador-just in time to celebrate the centenary anniversary of its Trinity collection this year. She shares her thoughts on love, diversity and reinvention, and how Trinity speaks to her personally.
What do the three intertwined rings of Trinity represent to you?
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