Layton Williams, known for his roles in the West End and as a gay icon, is set to explore his heritage in the BBC series 'Who Do You Think You Are?'. He confronts the complexities of his family history, discovering ties to London and a painful legacy of his ancestors being enslaved from Africa. His emotional journey highlights the strength of his roots, ultimately leaving him empowered and inspired to continue achieving greatness in his career. Williams reflects on the profound impact of learning about his powerful lineage and its influence on his identity.
The history of slavery isn't something to take lightly; arriving there, it really hit me, I thought, 'woah this is gonna be quite a tough week', and it was.
By the end of it, I remember just sitting on the beach and pretty much breaking down, because I was so proud of coming from such a powerful, strong, beautiful Black family.
It's definitely given me a spring in my step. If they can do it, I can achieve anything, you know?
It was beautiful to find out my ancestors walked on these streets where I live and work in London.
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