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Taye Diggs
Taye Diggs (né Scott Leo Diggs) is an American actor. Before his breakout role in the 1998 film
How Stella Got Her Groove Back
, Diggs appeared in the Tony-winning Broadway revival of
Carousel
in 1994. Diggs has also appeared in other notable Broadway musicals, including
Chicago
,
Rent
,
Wicked
and
Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
Since 2018, Diggs has portrayed Billy Baker on The CW's
All American
. He is also known for his roles in
The Best Man
(1999),
Brown Sugar
(2002) and
The Best Man Holiday (2013)
.
Taye Diggs Is Still Looking for Love in His 50s, Just Like His Latest Movie Character: 'I'll Never Give Up' (Exclusive)
By Janine Rubenstein
All About Idina Menzel and Taye Diggs' Son, Walker Nathaniel Diggs
By Kaitlin Stevens
Taye Diggs Says He Was 'Petrified' to Return to Broadway After 10 Year Absence: 'LA Makes You Soft'
By Dave Quinn
Taye Diggs Reveals Son Walker, 15, 'Can't Stand Musical Theater' Despite Having Broadway Star Parents
By Kayla Grant
Taye Diggs Says Angela Bassett Wasn’t Impressed by His Performance in
Rent
— Here’s Why
By Toria Sheffield
Taye Diggs Reflects on His Sister's Schizophrenia Journey: 'I Didn't Have to Stop Being a Part of Her Life' (Exclusive)
By Cara Lynn Shultz
Taye Diggs Admits He Sometimes Gets ‘Scared’ to Ask His Teenage Son Walker to Hang Out with Him: 'It's So Crazy'
By Kayla Grant
Michael Evans Behling Says He Picked Up TV Dad Taye Diggs’ ‘Intricacies’ for His
All American
Role (Exclusive)
By Angel Saunders
Idina Menzel's Son Walker, 15, Is Ready to Stand Beside Her in the Spotlight — but She Admits She's 'Still Conflicted About It'
By Kayla Grant
Taye Diggs' 15-Year-Old Son Walker Is Almost as Tall as Dad as They Pose in Rare Photo on Red Carpet
By Hannah Sacks
James Van Der Beek Breaks the News of His Cancer Diagnosis to Famous Pals in
The Real Full Monty
Teaser (Exclusive)
By Esther Kang
Idina Menzel Has Sweet Date Night with Son Walker, 15, at
Wicked
Premiere in L.A.
By Rachel Raposas
Taye Diggs Remembers Filming 1999's
The Best Man
as 'a Great Time': 'We All Were Just Laughing' (Exclusive)
By Angela Andaloro
Taye Diggs Says
The Real Full Monty
Cast 'Started Opening Up' During Rehearsals About How Cancer Impacted Them
By Angela Andaloro
Taye Diggs Says It’s 'Very Humbling' Trying to Bond with Teen Son Walker: 'I’m So Tentative' (Exclusive)
By Angela Andaloro
Taye Diggs Shares Hilarious Piece of Advice His Teenage Son Walker, 14, Gave Him (Exclusive)
By Hannah Sacks and Nathan Vinson
Taye Diggs Charms Meagan Good — and Her On-Screen Kids — in 'Terry McMillan Presents: Forever' Trailer (Exclusive)
By Liza Esquibias
All American
's Daniel Ezra Had a 'Gut Instinct' That It Was Time to Exit the Series
By Julia Moore
Taye Diggs Reveals Sister’s Schizophrenia Diagnosis, Says He’s 'Embarrassed' by His Previous Misconceptions (Exclusive)
By Vanessa Etienne
James Van Der Beek, Taye Diggs and More Male Celebrities to Bare All in
The Real Full Monty
Special
By Dave Quinn
Idina Menzel and Taye Diggs' Relationship Timeline
By Hollee Actman Becker
Taye Diggs Plays a Businessman Who Loves Pleasure in 'Love & Murder: Atlanta Playboy' Trailer (Exclusive)
By Dave Quinn
Taye Diggs Says He's 'Channeling Mommy' as He Tries Taking Down Teen Son Walker's Braids
By Angela Andaloro
Taye Diggs Reveals How Relationship with His Athlete Son Connected Him to 'All American' Character
By Angela Andaloro
Taye Diggs Departs 'All American' After Shocking Episode but 'You Haven't Seen the Last of Billy Baker'
By Kelly Wynne
See Taye Diggs Help a Bunch of Stellas Get Their Groove Back in New Dating Series
By Dory Jackson
Taye Diggs on His Insomnia Battle After Becoming a Dad: 'Never Really Got Over It'
By Tracey Harrington McCoy
Taye Diggs and Apryl Jones Show Off Their Bond in Matching Floral Looks: 'Twinsies!'
By Dan Heching
'Ozark' and 'The Crown' Lead Critics Choice Awards TV Nominations — See the Full List
By Nicholas Rice
Taye Diggs and Idina Menzel Separate
By Tim Nudd
Taye Diggs Chases Down Home Invader After SAG Awards
By Johnny Dodd
See This/Skip That: From 'The Best Man Holiday' to 'Nebraska'
By Alynda Wheat and Gillian Telling
Celebs in Bed! Jenna Dewan Cuddles With Daughter Everly, 7, Plus How More Stars Snuggle Up
By Hannah Chubb
Taye Diggs Hopes That His Latest Children's Book Will Inspire Others to Be More Accepting
By Nicholas Rice
Taye Diggs Says It Was 'Pretty Stressful' to Have His Son Walker Meet His New Girlfriend
By Ashley Boucher
Taye Diggs Reveals His Son, 9½, with Ex Idina Menzel Still Doesn't Want Him to Date
By Carmen DiPippo
Taye Diggs Has 'Always Been Very Supportive' of Jussie Smollett
By People Staff
Taye Diggs On His Role in 'All American' : 'It's the Perfect Time for Me'
By People Staff
People Now: We Dissect Taylor Swift's Pastel Colored 'ME!' Music Video — Watch the Full Episode
By People Staff
Nikki Bella Considers Going Out with Taye Diggs — and Calls Date with Peter Kraus 'So Awkward'
By Aurelie Corinthios
Man Holding Joey's Burgers Dubbed the New Fiji Water Girl at Critics' Choice Awards
By Robyn Merrett
Julianne Hough and Brooks Laich Get Cozy While Taye Diggs Shuts Down Dance Floor at Holiday Bash
By Melody Chiu
'Set It Up' '2' ? Taye Diggs Teases a Sequel to Hit Netflix Romantic Comedy: 'I'm All for Doing More'
By Dana Rose Falcone
Taye Diggs Says Lucy Liu Was His 'Celebrity Hall Pass' While Married to Idina Menzel
By Aurelie Corinthios
Taye Diggs Has a Lot of Feelings about Sending His Son to Summer Camp: Idina Menzel and I 'Will Be Suffering'
By People Staff
'Set It Up' Star Taye Diggs Opens Up About Costars Lucy Liu, Glen Powell and Zoey Deutch
By People Staff
Taye Diggs Wants You to Find the Perfect Puppy Soulmate this Valentine's Day
By Kelli Bender
Taye Diggs Shows Off His Bare Butt in Revealing Instagram Pic
By Dave Quinn
Misty Copeland Says She'll Be a (Drama-Free) Summer Bride!
By Sara Hammel
'Private Practice' Reunion? Amy Brenneman Reveals Cast Will Be Partying Together at Wedding in Spain
By Reagan Alexander
Taye Diggs Will Rock Out in 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch'
By Jessica Fecteau
Taye Diggs and Idina Menzel Welcome a Son
By Sarah Michaud
Taye Diggs Is Ready to Meet His Baby Boy
By Lisa Ingrassia
Simply Sexy
By People Staff
Taye is Taken: Diggs Weds in Jamaica
By Mark Armstrong and Liza Hamm
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