Melody Hurd

Melody Hurd is an American actress, dancer and model. She gained recognition for her roles in various films and television series and is best known for her starring roles in Fatherhood, Battle at Big Rock (2019), Cross (2024), and Them (2021). In 2025, she received nominations for both an NAACP Image Award and a BET Award.

Early life Melody Hurd was born in Maryland, US. From a young age, she displayed a keen interest in performing arts. Encouraged by her family, she began her journey in the entertainment industry as a child model before transitioning into acting.

Career

Modeling Melody's career began in modeling, where she worked with several notable brands and appeared in various advertisements.

She gained wider recognition for her role as Gracie Emory in the Amazon Prime series Them (2021). The horror anthology series allowed her to showcase her range as a young actress, earning her critical acclaim.

In 2021, Melody starred alongside Kevin Hart in the Netflix film Fatherhood, where she played the role of Maddy Logelin. Her performance as the daughter of Hart's character was praised for its emotional depth and maturity.

Personal life Melody Hurd's family includes her mother, Nisha Hurd, who is also involved in the entertainment industry. Melody has three siblings, Lyric Hurd, Rhythm Hurd and Tempo Hurd.

Filmography

Film and TV Movies

Television

Awards and nominations +List of Awards and nominations for Melody HurdYearAwardCategoryWorkResultRefNAACP Image AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited–Series)Cross BET AwardsYoung Stars Award