Brittany Perry-Russell

Texas native Brittany Perry-Russell has graced multiple stages as a professional dancer, appearing with Beyoncé, Rihanna, Chris Brown, Nick Jonas, Dua Lipa, Katy Perry, and most recently Cardi B, Janelle Monáe, and Kanye West. In 2011, Perry- Russell successfully transitioned to acting when she landed a lead role in the Universal film Honey 2. She was later cast in the Will Ferrell comedy, The Campaign, followed by Sparkle, and The Preacher's Son based on Carl Weber's bestselling novel. Perry-Russell can be seen opposite Derek Luke in Netflix's 13 Reasons Why, where she's featured in a recurring arc in its second season. Her TV credits include guest-starring roles on Grey's Anatomy (ABC), Crazy Ex Girlfriend (The CW), and Fresh Off the Boat (ABC). She can be seen in the new Netflix's Family Reunion, opposite Loretta Divine, Tia Mowry, and her son Isaiah Russell-Bailey. In addition to lighting up both stage and screen, Perry-Russell is most proud of working alongside her son Isaiah Russell-Bailey this year in two back-to-back Netflix projects, Family Reunion and the just announced We Can Be Heroes Netflix movie. Perry-Russell and son made history as the first real mom and son to be cast as superheroes in a Netflix original film.