Melody Hurd
American actress, model, and dancer (born 2011)
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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),[1] 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.
Melody Hurd | |
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| Born | |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Notable work | Fatherhood Battle at Big Rock |
| Television | Them |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Lyric Hurd (Sister) Rhythm Hurd (Sister) Tempo Hurd (Sister) |
Early life
Career
Modeling
Melody's career began in modeling, where she worked with several notable brands and appeared in various advertisements.[3]
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.[4]
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.[5][6]
In 2021, Melody starred alongside Kevin Hart in the Netflix film Fatherhood, where she played the role of Maddy Logelin.[7][8] Her performance as the daughter of Hart's character was praised for its emotional depth and maturity.[9][10]
Personal life
Filmography
Film and TV Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Battle at Big Rock | Kadasha | Main cast |
| 2021 | Fatherhood | Maddy Logelin | Main cast |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | 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
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 |
NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited–Series) | Cross | Nominated | [13] |
| BET Awards | Young Stars Award | Nominated | [14] |