Alfre Woodard is an American actress who has been nominated for four Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. She is best known for her roles in films such as Cross Creek, Passion Fish, and 12 Years a Slave. She also starred in the television series Desperate Housewives and State of Affairs. In 2019, she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Clemency.