Ebony Obsidian (born April 16, 1994, in New Paltz, New York) is an American actress known for her dynamic work across television and film. After beginning her career in web and independent productions—including the popular YouTube series Tough Love (2015–2018) and small feature roles in films like The Amazing Spider‑Man 2 (2014) and Where Hearts Lie (2016)—Obsidian gained wider recognition with a supporting turn as Adrienne Hunt in Barry Jenkins’ critically acclaimed drama If Beale Street Could Talk (2018). She expanded her television profile with guest and recurring roles in Master of None (2017), I Am Homicide (2016), Hunters (2020), and Hulu’s Wu‑Tang: An American Saga (2019–2023), before landing her breakout role as Karen Mott on Tyler Perry’s long‑running BET comedy‑drama Sistas (2019–2025).

In 2024, Obsidian starred as Lena Derriecott King in the World War II drama The Six Triple Eight, a Netflix/streaming release that brought her critical acclaim and two wins at the 56th NAACP Image Awards—Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture and Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture—for her portrayal of one of the only all‑Black, all‑female Army units to serve overseas. Alongside her on‑screen achievements, she has continued to take on a slate of upcoming projects slated for 2025–2026. Obsidian’s work reflects a commitment to diverse storytelling and performance depth, establishing her as one of the most compelling emerging talents in contemporary American film and television.