Who is Creed‘s wife?
Creed‘s fiercely devoted wife is a hearing-impaired musician named Bianca Taylor Creed, portrayed by talented actress Tessa Thompson in the hit spinoff movie franchise.
Bianca‘s Vital Background
When we first meet Bianca in 2015‘s Creed, she‘s an aspiring singer-songwriter living in Philadelphia who begins a romance with local underdog boxer Adonis "Donnie" Creed (played by Michael B. Jordan).
Some key details on Donnie Creed‘s soulmate and baby mama:
- Birth Year: Early 1990s (not specified in films)
- Occupation: Musician, songwriter, producer
- Medical Conditions: Progressive hearing loss beginning in early adulthood, expected to result in total deafness
- Romantic History: Previously dated a lawyer but left him to pursue her music career
- Other Info: Plays acoustic guitar and piano; has a studio apartment downtown; drives an older model Lexus
Despite her hearing impairment, Bianca proudly forges her own path through sheer passion and perseverance, with Donnie steadfastly cheering her on.
Bianca‘s Game-Changing Impact
Throughout Creed and its sequel Creed II, Bianca serves as an emotional anchor and voice of reason for Donnie as he struggles against opponents inside and outside the ring. Her support empowers him to live up to his late father Apollo Creed‘s heavyweight legacy.
Some key ways Bianca has impacted Donnie‘s journey:
- Inspires him to challenge his fears and go after personal fulfillment
- Grounds him amidst the fame and pressures of professional boxing
- Pushes him to resolve conflict with childhood rivals
- Gives birth to his daughter; motivates him to be the father he never had
Bianca also forges her own path as she copes with her degenerative hearing issues. Her perseverance encourages Donnie to keep fighting when all seems lost.
Thompson‘s Breakout Dramatic Performance
Prior to Creed, Tessa Thompson was primarily known for indie movie roles and supporting parts in blockbuster films like Selma and Thor: Ragnarok. But her nuanced portrayal of Bianca earned widespread critical acclaim:
- Nominated for several "Best Supporting Actress" awards
- Universally praised for learning sign language and depicting hearing loss
- Seen as a talented actress breaking into the A-list tier
Thompson herself has stated the upside of Bianca‘s condition is showing representation for the hearing-impaired community. She continues to learn sign language to increase awareness.
[Bar chart showing Tessa Thompson‘s acting award nominations pre- vs. post-Creed]Clearly, the first two Creed films represented a major career turning point for Tessa Thompson. Her performance got her noticed by top critics and authors as a rising star loaded with untapped potential.
What‘s Next for Bianca?
Spoiler warning for those who haven‘t seen Creed III!
In the threequel, Bianca takes a backseat role as Donnie battles his former friend Damian (Jonathan Majors). But she does give birth to their daughter Amara, who sadly inherits her mother‘s hearing issues.
While Thompson remains coy about future franchise plans, Bianca has plenty of potential storylines to explore should Creed 4 happen:
- Coping with Amara‘s deafness and deciding on treatment options
- Potentially losing the remainder of her own hearing
- Continuing to guide and ground Donnie as fame/scrutiny grows
- Expanding her music career by releasing original songs
Personally, I‘d love to see Bianca get her own spinoff movie or Disney+ series focused solely on her character‘s journey! Thompson certainly has the talent and star power to carry her own project.
In closing, Tessa Thompson‘s brilliant portrayal of hear-impaired artist Bianca Taylor has made Rocky Balboa‘s daughter-in-law an integral part of the Creed legacy – and the most positively impactful woman in Donnie Creed‘s life. The sky‘s the limit for her future in the franchise!
