The British actor Gugu Mbatha-Raw has worked with Reece Witherspoon and Oprah Winfrey, been awarded an MBE and told stories that have challenged perceptions around race. Read the full article here. Fashion editor Jo Jones Photographer Rachell Smith. Tue 25 Feb 2025 09.00 GMT.
![[Gugu Mbatha wears a green backless top, long pleated skirt, pendant earrings, cuff, and chunky sandals from Saint Laurent]](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/65c9b028d21fda53232981f713a95eee7599d55b/0_178_4977_6221/master/4977.jpg?width=300&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=15873de7ef031b088be4655fd29c797f)