For Rome Flynn, the best is yet to come.
Chicago-born and multi-hyphenate at heart, there’s always been more beneath the surface of the 33-year-old entertainer. We first met him over a decade ago in his debut film role, and since then, he’s carved out a vibrant, ever-evolving career grounded in creativity, discipline, and a deep connection to self.
The journey hasn’t been without its hurdles. But with the support of family and his commitment to advocating for mental health, especially among Black men, Rome carries a calm assurance that’s impossible to miss. It’s in the way he moves, speaks, and steps into every room with purpose.
“It doesn’t matter what you look like, it’s all about having a deep understanding of your self-worth.”
As one of ESSENCE’s Sexiest Men of the Moment — and with a new musical film, “Otra,” on the horizon — Rome Flynn is walking in emotional clarity and an unwavering confidence that radiates from the inside out. That’s the real sexy.
Read his full cover story on ESSENCE.com!
Talent: @romeflynn
Photographer: @christiansoria_
Writer: @akili_
Stylist: @mauriceediallo
Leon Loctician: @muffenmoses
Leon Barber: @_ggthebarber
Leon Makeup Artist: @vickygmakeup
Jaylen Groomer: @mirnajose
Rome Groomer: @colleendominique
Nails: @nailsxanalysse
Set Design: @wanenmacherstudios
Tailor: @costumer.shirlee@thezaksteam
Production: @themorrisongroup
Post Production: @housestudiosnyc
Location: @smashboxstudios
ESSENCE, VP, Content: @itsnandibby
ESSENCE, Art Director: @so.lit
ESSENCE, Creative Operations: @hashtag_bre
Nothing stays secret forever.
Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington & Kate Mara are your Imperfect Women, streaming March 18.
#ImperfectWomen #ElisabethMoss #KerryWashington #KateMara #AppleTV
Rome Flynn (reigning Celeb game MVP) tells Shams he has to post “Breaking: 2x MVP” if he makes the bucket... he makes it, but Shams says no! 😂 @ruffles Celeb Game • Friday 2/13 at 7:00pm/et on ESPN!
One week out from the Ruffles Celeb Game at NBA All-Star, 2025 MVP @romeflynn is locked in on going b2b.. not even @lethalshooter can distract him!
7:00pm/et FRIDAY 2/13 on ESPN
🎟️: link in bio
