Before 'Surface' and 'Interview with the Vampire,' Their Stars Captivated Our Hearts and Minds in This Historical Romance

In this early entry in both actors' careers, Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Sam Reid fight for racial equality and their forbidden love in Belle.

February 23, 2025 · 1 min · 73 words · Laura Martinez

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Still,the broader level of name recognition Mbatha-Raw deserves has felt a long time overdue.

Speaking of well-deserved spotlights,Sam Reidhas also been having a spectacular time.

What Is the 2013 Historical Romance ‘Belle’ About?

Before ‘Surface’ and ‘Interview With the Vampire,’ Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Sam Reid Brought a Historical Romance to Life (Belle)

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The Apple TV+ thriller returns to the streamer on February 21.

(According to her education, women have no purpose beyond marriage.)

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Dido (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) and John (Sam Reid) embracing with their foreheads pressed together in Belle

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