Margot Bingham, a biracial actress with a Jewish mother and Methodist father, faced challenges fitting in during her childhood years. Despite these struggles, she pursued her dreams of singing and dancing, even overcoming a period of not being able to speak after vocal surgery. Today, Margot has several movie credits and an album to her name. Let’s dive deeper into the life of this ambitious singer and actress.
1. Nudity on Screen: A Line She Won’t Cross
While some actors have no qualms about baring it all for a role, Margot is more reserved. She once turned down a role due to a full-frontal nudity scene, but the directors compromised and still brought her on board. Margot believes that unless nudity is essential to the story, it’s unnecessary. She’s so cautious about revealing too much that she checks camera angles before wrapping up a sex scene, according to Sway’s Universe.
2. A Family of Singers: Music Runs in Her Blood
By early 2016, Margot was already recording music, hoping for a 2017 release. She’s always had a passion for music, even rapping her times tables as a child. Her mother says Margot’s musical talent comes from both sides of the family, with her father having a beautiful voice and her maternal grandfather performing in clubs to pay for college.
3. From Children’s Clothing Model to Actress
Margot’s striking looks made her a natural fit for modeling. Her parents had her model children’s clothes for their store, Lullaby Landing Boutique. After they sold the store in 2000, she continued modeling for Kaufmann’s department store.
4. Acting Wasn’t Always the Plan
Though Margot is now a renowned actress, she initially only wanted to pursue dancing and singing. She took voice and dance lessons in elementary school and studied musical theater in college. However, a mentor encouraged her to think more broadly as an artist, leading her to consider acting as well.
5. Embracing Acting and Finding Success
With her mentor’s advice, Margot began to see herself as a potential actress. While studying at Point Park University, she juggled her studies with acting and even opened for famous singers like Nelly Furtado, Black Eyed Peas, and Jason Mraz. Her acting and singing talent led to callbacks in “Spring Awakening” and a role in the “Rent” revival.
6. Her Father’s NFL Legacy
Margot’s father, Craig Bingham, was a football player for the San Diego Chargers and Pittsburgh Steelers, making history as the first Jamaican to play in the NFL. Despite his athletic background, he never pushed Margot to follow in his footsteps, knowing she was more interested in performing.
7. “Rent”: The Turning Point in Her Career
After studying at Point Park University for two years, Margot dropped out and moved to New York City. Her parents gave her an ultimatum: succeed in the entertainment industry or go back to school. Fortunately, she landed a callback and role in the “Rent” revival, setting her on the path to success.
8. Watching Her Work Before It Premieres
Margot prefers to watch her films and shows before they premiere, wanting to be the first to know if her performance is up to par. Even if she’s not satisfied with her work, she takes comfort in the experience and bonds formed with her castmates.
9. Educating Herself on Contractual Agreements
Margot’s parents encouraged her to read contracts carefully before signing. To ensure she understood the ins and outs of contracts, she took a course in contractual agreements.
10. Using Fame for Good
Though Margot never sought fame, she’s now embracing it and using her platform to make a difference. She hopes to support organizations that provide education to underprivileged children and change lives for the better.
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