You won’t believe how Zelda Harris, famously known as Troy from Spike Lee’s iconic 1994 movie “Crooklyn,” has evolved. While she was once the fiery young girl who captured audiences, she has gracefully transitioned into a remarkable adult.
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First joining Twitter in 2012, Harris eventually gave fans a look at her matured self three years later. “Guess who’s back! Here I am, folks!” was her engaging caption, featuring hashtags like #ZeldaHarris, #Crooklyn, and #GrownUpTroy.
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Born on February 17, 1985, in the heart of New York City, Harris gained recognition not just for “Crooklyn” but also for her role in the 1998 film “He Got Game.” A woman of many talents, she is a Princeton University graduate, part of the Class of 2007.
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On Instagram, where she boasts an impressive 11k+ followers, we also got a glimpse of Minnie, a character from “Crooklyn” played by Tiasha Reyes. The two enjoyed a heartfelt reunion in 2017, complete with a selfie to please their fans.
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Though she’s popped up in a few TV roles since 2014, Harris seems to be channeling her energies more into her music career. She is a part of a Los Angeles-based musical group named Cosmic Waters. Not just a gifted vocalist, Harris showcases her versatility by playing both the piano and the saxophone.
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A 2016 video on her Instagram shows her thoroughly enjoying her saxophone performance, captioned, “That’s yours truly jamming out on the sax! What a blast last night.”
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Harris appears to be thriving, years after “Crooklyn” made its lasting impact. However, a somber note accompanies her success; Carlton Williams, who portrayed Troy’s pesky older brother Clinton in “Crooklyn,” passed away in 2003 due to complications related to sickle cell anemia, a disease that disproportionately affects African Americans.
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