Serayah McNeill — Best PICS Of The ‘Empire’ Actress

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April 12, 2016 4:16PM EDT

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Serayah poses at the ‘Race to Erase MS’ gala

Serayah poses at the ‘Race to Erase MS’ gala — Serayah is stunning in black as she strikes a pose at the Race to Erase MS Gala in Los Angeles on April 20, 2018. The ‘Empire’ star rocked a black spaghetti strap dress for the occasion, and sported a shorter blonde hair-do.

Serayah Ranee McNeill was born in Encinitas, California — just outside of San Diego — and was later raised in Los Angeles. The actress attended Taft High School in Woodland Hills, where she was actively involved as a member of the varsity basketball team. Serayah rose to prominence when she was cast as Tiana Brown, an up-and-coming R&B/pop singer, on Lee Daniels’ drama ‘Empire.’ The show, which premiered on FOX in 2015, made headlines for being one of the first-ever dramas featuring a predominantly African American cast. In ‘Empire,’ Serayah both acts and sings, performing original songs produced by the show’s music executive music producer Timbaland. The series has been a gateway for the starlet to pursue a singing career of her own, and she’s released several singles, including “So Good.” She always appeared in friend Taylor Swift’s music video for “Bad Blood,” as well as Chris Brown’s for “Undecided.”

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Serayah wears all white to NYC’s 2017 amFAR gala

Serayah wears all white to NYC’s 2017 amFAR gala — Serayah is hot in white at amfAR’s generationCURE Solstice wearing a Zimmerman top and Jonathan Simkhai skirt on June 20, 2017 in New York City. She paired her stunning outfit with a silver sandal, a pink lip and gorgeous curls. The asymmetrical skirt allows the actress/singer to show off her toned legs.

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Serayah arrives to NYFW’s Jeremy Scott show

Serayah arrives to NYFW’s Jeremy Scott show — Serayah wears a totally sheer pink dress, showing off her incredibly toned and sculpted abs to NYFW’s Jeremy Scott show in NYC on Feb. 8, 2018. She paired the fun sequin number with a pink fur jacket, and luxe blush booties by Stuart Weitzman.

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Serayah arrives at a Stuart Weitzman party

Serayah arrives at a Stuart Weitzman party — Serayah is ready for winter in a cozy outfit and crop top at Stuart Weitzman Celebrates Giovanni Morelli’s Debut Collection party on Feb. 8, 2018. The actress repeated her go-to satin blush booties for the event, designed by Stuart Weitzman.

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Serayah rocks a blue eye shadow

Serayah rocks a blue eye shadow — Serayah attends Day 2 of the Kari Feinstein Style Lounge at the Andaz Hotel on in West Hollywood, California on March 2, 2018. She was giving us all the rock and roll vibes in a black, white and red ensemble, along with an ’80s inspired blue eye shadow!

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Serayah arrives at 2018’s Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Serayah arrives at 2018’s Vanity Fair Oscar Party — Serayah poses with one hand on her hip as she arrives to Hollywood’s most exclusive event: the Vanity Fair Oscar Party held in Los Angeles on Mar. 4, 2018. She chose an asymmetrical number for the swanky soiree, consisting of a tube tip and short bottom, with a longer skirt and sleeves on the right hand side.

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Serayah rocks blush-dipped hair

Serayah rocks blush-dipped hair — Serayah attends the Vanity Fair x Max Mara Women In Film event at Chateau Marmont Hotel, in West Hollywood, California on June 12, 2018. The actress stunned in a rose gold sequin number with lace details, which perfectly paired with her caramel and blush toned hair. She acccessorized with luxe rings.

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Serayah celebrates her birthday at Nobu

Serayah celebrates her birthday at Nobu — Serayah is seen arriving for her birthday at West Hollywood’s Nobu restaurant on July 1, 2018. She kept her blonde locks in braids she sported a flirty white off-the-shoulder top with tiers and a fitted pair of blue jeans. The world-renowned restaurant is revered for it’s sushi.

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Serayah is all-smiles at AOL’s Build Speaker Series

Serayah is all-smiles at AOL’s Build Speaker Series — Serayah is business chic in a plaid suit with animal print patch work and a red top as she attends AOL’s Build Speaker Series in New York on July 9, 2018. She kept her blonde locks in braids, and rocked a neutral makeup look.

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Serayah supports amfAR’s Dance2Cure event

Serayah supports amfAR’s Dance2Cure event — Serayah steps out in a barbie-pink latex number for amfAR’s Dance2Cure event in Hollywood on December 1, 2018. The look was giving us all the Barbie vibes, as she rocked a short blonde bob, a silver bucket bag and sexy sandals!

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