Ryan Destiny, a perfect embodiment of destiny itself, assumes the role of Claressa Shields in Shields’ biopic ‘Flint Strong’ from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, set to hit the theaters in August 2024. However, this isn’t the first time a movie has been made based on Shields’ life. In fact, ‘Flint Strong’ follows Zackary Canepari and Drea Cooper’s 2015 boxing documentary ‘T-Rex’. It is based on Shields’ journey to become the first woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing.
However, who exactly is Ryan Destiny? Destiny is an American actress and singer best known for her role in Fox’s ‘Star’. Flint Strong, aptly named after Shields’ hometown, will mark Destiny’s first movie with a major film studio. However, she did pop up here and there in movies like ‘Oracle,’ ‘A Girl Like Grace,’ and the TV series ‘Grow-ish.’ Not only that, there is more to the actress than meets the eye.
Ryan Destiny: age, height, net worth, parents, ethnicity
According to Net Worth Post, the 5.4” foot actress and songwriter has a net worth of a whopping $19 million as of 2024. Born on 8th January 1995 in Detroit, Michigan, USA, the now 29-year-old was born to parents Dawn Irons and Deron Irons. With roots in the city of Michigan, which has produced countless artists, she was destined for the creative arts. Adding the fact that her father Deron was part of the ‘90s R&B group Guess’, her future was all but sealed for show business. Her father is of African-American descent, but her mother is biracial, of European and African-American ancestry. What’s more, as a child, she was often involved in singing competitions or talent shows, which would later launch her into Hollywood stardom.
Ryan Destiny: Music and showbiz career
After messing around in plays and talent shows as a teenager, she quickly formed a trio. The R&B trio even made it to the third round of ‘America’s Got Talent’ in 2011. Even though it did not pan out the way she would have wanted, there were bigger things in store for her. Soon, she joined another trio with a fellow AGT contestant, forming ‘Love Doll House’ and signed with Russell Simon’s ‘All Def Records.’ The trio had a short lifespan, and Destiny soon made her move to the big screen.
Ryan Destiny: Acting career
She caught her first major break when she was cast as ‘Alexandra Crane’ in the hit television series ‘Star.’ The show followed three talented singers wishing to achieve stardom in the music industry. From there, she went on to feature in ‘Grown-ish,’ playing ‘Jillian’ for 11 episodes from 2020 to 2021. Later, in 2023, she appeared as the main character ‘Shay’ in the horror movie ‘Oracle.’
It follows the main character as she accepts a job on a property marred by a traumatic past, but she soon finds herself realizing her childhood nightmares are somehow connected to the house. She soon landed a major role in the upcoming project, Flint Strong, the screenplay for which is written by Barry Jenkins, the acclaimed director of such films as Moonlight (2016) and If Beale Street Could Talk (2018). The film is currently under production.
What is Ryan Destiny’s relationship status?
Ryan Destiny is in limbo when it comes to her relationship status! Back in 2015, Destiny and Keith Powers met at a Teen Vogue party and later confirmed their relationship in 2019. At that time, both parties had emphasized the importance of privacy while being in the public eye. Powers even expressed the challenges of a public relationship. On the other hand, Destiny was committed to her individuality.
Considered a prominent couple at the time, they even featured in various projects in 2019, including a Calvin Klein campaign and the music video for Big Sean’s ‘Single Again’, playing the role of a couple in the middle of a cheating scandal. However, in 2022, reports pointed toward their breakup after four years of dating. Despite their breakup, they have been spotted together on social media and in live media events.
Both Powers and Destiny appeared posing on the red carpet at the Tribeca Film Festival premiere for Powers’ movie ‘The Perfect Find’. Later that week, the duo attended the American Black Film Festival, possibly hinting at a reconciliation of their romance. This, coupled with the ex-partners spending time together during the summer, has given fans hope for a rekindling of their relationship. Despite numerous fans calling them out for getting back together, neither has officially confirmed their relationship.
