Is Danai Gurira A-List?
YesA
Yes — Danai Gurira is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.
Reached A-list in 2018
'Black Panther' Success
Ranking Timeline
2006D$0.05M
Off-Broadway Debut
Begins career with Off-Broadway roles.
2009C▲$0.1M+$0.05M
Award Winning Playwright
Gurira gains recognition as a playwright
2012B▲$0.5M+$0.4M
Joins 'The Walking Dead'
Breakthrough role as Michonne increases visibility.
2018A▲$3M+$2.5M
'Black Panther' Success
Role as Okoye in 'Black Panther' elevates her profile.
2019A$5M+$2M
Avengers: Endgame
Part of the biggest movie of all time
2022A$6M+$1M
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Okoye returns in the critically acclaimed sequel.
2026A$7M+$1M
Continues Acting and Writing
Balances acting with playwriting and activism.
Last updated: February 25, 2026