Thuso Mbedu soars into the spotlight as the new face of Gris Dior fragrance

JOHANNESBURG - Together with a group of remarkable artists, Thuso Mbedu stars in the new campaign for Gris Dior, a scent that is part of La Collection Privée Christian Dior.

The 31-year-old Pietermaritzburg-born actor has been making huge strides in her career since her big break in Hollywood.

Mbedu's first major role was on American television show The Underground Railroad. However, her big screen debut was in The Woman King.

Among the stars of the new #DareInGrisDior campaign are Thuso Mbedu, Jenna Ortega, and Fai Khadra, along with Hannah Einbinder, Dominique Fishback, Han So-hee, Alexandra Daddario, Cha Eun-woo, and Kiernan Shipka.

The brand partnered with five artists to reimagine its unisex fragrance. Using the mediums of paint, light, and sound for a temporary immersive exhibition in Los Angeles, the campaign celebrated the iconic color of the headquarters on Avenue Montaigne in Paris and Gris Dior, the leading perfume from La Collection Privée.

Last year, Mbedu made headlines for her Instagram post of her wearing international designer Christian Dior's outfit worth R82,000. The top was a sleeveless short sweater mesh top that cost R32,000. The asymmetric skirt cost a cool R50,000.