Curiosidades

Is a member of Mensa International, the largest and oldest high IQ society in the world.

Insisted that her witch-character in Animales fantásticos y dónde encontrarlos (2016) was left-handed, as left-handedness has been associated with dark magic and sorcery for centuries. Ejogo suggested to create emphasis on her dominant left-hand by adding rings to it. Costume designer Colleen Atwood loved the idea and several rings were created from scratch.

Has a younger brother: British entrepreneur Charles Ejogo (born 1976).

Portrayed Coretta Scott King in Boycott (2001) and Selma (2014).

Has two children with her now ex-husband Jeffrey Wright: Elijah and Juno Wright.

Before becoming a successful actress in films and television, she used to present children's television on Saturday mornings with former Blue Peter presenter Stuart Miles.

Currently resides in Brooklyn, New York City.

Attended and graduated from Godolphin and Latymer School in Hammersmith, London.

Attended the Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School and Glendower Preparatory School.