Marianne Jean-Baptiste

Marianne Raigipcien Jean-Baptiste (born April 26, 1967) is an English actress and director. She is known for her role in Mike Leigh's drama film Secrets & Lies (1996), for which she received acclaim and earned nominations for the Academy Award, BAFTA Award, and Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress.

Jean-Baptiste is also known for her role as Vivian Johnson on the television series Without a Trace (2002–2009) and has also starred in multiple television shows such as Blindspot (2015–2016) and Homecoming (2018). She gained renewed recognition for starring as a depressed woman in Leigh's drama film Hard Truths (2024), for which she received a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.