His brother Nash does his stunts for him! 💪

Ava DuVernay once got stuck in an elevator with Tom Cruise. 🎥

Filoni & Favreau's 'Rangers of the New Republic' is officially over! 😔

Ava DuVernay was the first Black woman to be featured on a Ben & Jerry’s ice cream pint. 🍨

Ava DuVernay became the first black woman to be nominated for a Golden Globe. 🏆

She directed music video for the Jay-Z ft. Beyoncé song 'Family Feud.' 📽️

Ava DuVernay attended Obama's secret birthday party. 🎉

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