{{Short description|American actress, model, and dancer (born 2011)}} {{Infobox person | name = Melody Hurd | image = | caption = | other names = | birth_name = | birth_date = | birth_place = Prince George's County, Maryland, US | alma_mater = | occupation = {{hlist|Actress|Model|Dancer}} | years_active = 2017–present | notable_works = ''Fatherhood''<br/>''Battle at Big Rock'' | television = ''Them'' | spouse = | children = | mother = Nisha Hurd | father = Fred Hurd II | relatives = Lyric Hurd (Sister)<br/> Rhythm Hurd (Sister)<br/>Tempo Hurd (Sister) }}
'''Melody Hurd''' is an American actress, dancer and model. She gained recognition for her roles in various films and television series and is best known for her starring roles in ''Fatherhood'' (2021),<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sneider |first=Jeff |date=2019-05-16 |title=Kevin Hart Movie Fatherhood Casts Melody Hurd as Young Lead |url=https://collider.com/kevin-hart-melody-hurd-fatherhood/ |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=Collider |language=en}}</ref> ''Battle at Big Rock'' (2019), ''Cross'' (2024), and ''Them'' (2021). In 2025, she received nominations for both an NAACP Image Award and a BET Award.
== Early life == Melody Hurd was born in Maryland, US. From a young age, she displayed a keen interest in performing arts.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Henry |first=Leah |date=2016-11-01 |title=Lyric and Melody Hurd Stopped by to Juju on the Beat |url=https://wjla.com/news/lets-talk/lyric-and-melody-hurd-stopped-by-to-juju-on-the-beat |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=WJLA |language=en}}</ref> Encouraged by her family, she began her journey in the entertainment industry as a child model before transitioning into acting.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=The Rising Star Melody Hurd - Illuminating Hollywood In 2023 |url=https://wwjournals.com/melody-hurd/ |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=wwjournals.com |language=en}}</ref>
== Career ==
=== Modeling === Melody's career began in modeling, where she worked with several notable brands and appeared in various advertisements.<ref name=":0" />
=== Acting === Melody made her acting debut in the 2019 short film ''Battle at Big Rock''''',''' directed by Colin Trevorrow. Her performance was well-received, leading to more significant roles in television and film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-09-16 |title='Jurassic World' Releases Tense Short Film 'Battle at Big Rock' |url=https://hypebeast.com/2019/9/jurassic-world-battle-at-big-rock-short-film-stream |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=Hypebeast}}</ref>
She gained wider recognition for her role as Gracie Emory in the Amazon Prime series ''Them'' (2021). The horror anthology series allowed her to showcase her range as a young actress, earning her critical acclaim.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Melody Hurd |url=https://press.amazonmgmstudios.com/us/en/cast/melody-hurd/966 |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=press.amazonmgmstudios.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=2019-10-03 |title=Shahadi Wright Joseph And Melody Hurd Among Cast Added To Producer Lena Waithe's Amazon Horror Anthology Series 'Them' |url=https://www.blackfilm.com/read/shahadi-wright-joseph-and-melody-hurd-among-cast-added-to-producer-lena-waithes-amazon-horror-anthology-series-them/ |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=blackfilm.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2021, Melody starred alongside Kevin Hart in the Netflix film ''Fatherhood''''',''' where she played the role of Maddy Logelin.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kwakye |first=Beverly |date=2021-07-15 |title=Meet Netflix's Young Movie Star Melody Hurd |url=https://blackgirlnerds.com/meet-netflixs-young-movie-star-melody-hurd/ |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=Black Girl Nerds |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Silva |first=Tiffany |date=2019-07-12 |title=MELODY HURD TO STAR IN NEW KEVIN HART MOVIE, "FATHERHOOD" |url=https://bckonline.com/2019/07/12/melody-hurd-to-star-in-new-kevin-hart-movie-fatherhood/ |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=BCK Online |language=en-US}}</ref> Her performance as the daughter of Hart's character was praised for its emotional depth and maturity.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reyes |first=Jezzer |date=2021-06-15 |title=Kevin Hart & Melody Hurd Interview: Fatherhood |url=https://screenrant.com/fatherhood-movie-kevin-hart-meoldy-hurd-interview/ |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sneider |first=Jeff |date=2019-05-16 |title=Kevin Hart Movie Fatherhood Casts Melody Hurd as Young Lead |url=https://collider.com/kevin-hart-melody-hurd-fatherhood/ |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=Collider |language=en}}</ref>
== Personal life == Melody Hurd's family includes her mother, Nisha Hurd, who is also involved in the entertainment industry. Melody has three siblings, Lyric Hurd, Rhythm Hurd and Tempo Hurd.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Who plays 'Maddy' in Netflix's 'Fatherhood'? Name, age and more revealed |url=https://www.capitalxtra.com/news/who-plays-maddy-in-netflix-fatherhood-melody-hurd-age-family-roles/ |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=Capital XTRA |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-16 |title=Melody Hurd Siblings: Meet Rhythm, Lyric And Tempo |url=https://bandofoutsiders.com/melody-hurd-siblings/ |access-date=2024-08-15 |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Filmography ==
=== Film and TV Movies === {| class="wikitable sortable" !Year !Title !Role ! class="unsortable" |Notes |- |2019 |''Battle at Big Rock'' |Kadasha |Main cast |- |2021 |''Fatherhood'' |Maddy Logelin |Main cast |}
=== Television === {| class="wikitable sortable" !Year !Title !Role ! class="unsortable" |Notes |- |2016 |''The Ellen DeGeneres Show'' |Herself |Episode 38 |- |2021–2024 |''Them'' |Gracie Emory |Main cast |- |2024 |''Cross'' |Janelle Cross |Main cast |}
== Awards and nominations == {| class="wikitable sortable" |+List of Awards and nominations for Melody Hurd !Year !Award !Category !Work !Result !Ref |- | rowspan="2" |{{center|2025}} |NAACP Image Awards |Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited–Series) | rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;" |''Cross'' | {{nom}} | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lewis |first=Hilary |date=2025-02-19 |title=NAACP Image Awards: Ayo Edebiri, Taraji P. Henson, Samuel L. Jackson, Keke Palmer Among Night One Non-Televised Winners |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/naacp-image-awards-2025-non-televised-winners-night-one-complete-list-1236140476/ |access-date=2025-08-16 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref> |- |BET Awards |Young Stars Award | {{nom}} | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Atkinson |first=Katie |date=2025-06-10 |title=Here Are the 2025 BET Awards Winners: Full List |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2025-bet-awards-winners-1235993777/ |access-date=2025-08-16 |website=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref> |}
== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|10699789}}
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