Shannon Thornton

Shannon Thornton (born July 24, 1987) is an American actress. Her first television acting role was on Blue Bloods in 2010. She also had recurring roles on Rise, Dynasty, and Power. In 2020, she gained wider prominence as a lead cast member on the STARZ drama series P-Valley, on which she portrays Keyshawn, a stripper in an abusive relationship. She won a 2021 Gracie Allen Award for Actress in a Supporting Role - Drama for her performance. In 2022, she appeared in Future's music video "Love You Better." Thornton was born and raised in Connecticut. She has modeled for Creme of Nature and other Black hair care products.