Ruth Negga (born 7 January 1982) is an Ethiopian-Irish actress. She is well known for her role as Mildred Loving in the movie "Loving" (2016). For this role, she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress, Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama, Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead, Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress and won an Irish Film and Television Award for Best Actress. 