# Taylor Polidore Drops Bombs on Mallory and Roy: Real-Life Drama Behind Beauty and Black

After months of silence, Taylor Polidore has resurfaced with explosive revelations about the actors playing Mallory Belair and Roy Belair in Tyler Perry’s *Beauty and Black*.

The YouTube personality dives into the messy off-screen lives of Crystal Stewart (Mallory) and Julian Horton (Roy), blending pageant scandals, FBI probes, NFL heartbreaks, and Hollywood comebacks. Their stories mirror the show’s boardroom chaos, proving life is often more dramatic than fiction.

Crystal Stewart, 43, embodies the ruthless businesswoman Mallory. Her journey began as America’s sweetheart, winning MissUSA in 2008 after five attempts at Miss Texas USA. A University of Houston graduate with a degree in consumer science, she became the first Black woman to head MissUSA and Miss Teen USA in 2020.

But paradise crumbled in October 2022 when rigging allegations erupted during the MissUSA pageant. Contestants accused Stewart’s husband, Max Cedrics, of harassment, including cornering a contestant in her hotel room.

An FBI investigation into fraud, corruption, and misconduct followed, lasting 10 months. Stewart was cleared, but her empire—Miss Brand Corporation—collapsed, her marriage ended, and her reputation shattered. Now worth $1-5 million, she’s rebuilding through acting, her biggest role yet in *Beauty and Black*.

Julian Horton, 32, plays the complex Roy Belair, a drug-addicted heir. Born in Philadelphia and raised in Atlanta, Horton was a football star at the University of Arkansas.

Signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2010, his NFL dream died after one preseason game. Refusing to quit, he pivoted to acting, taking classes, working corporate jobs at Verizon, and landing roles.

His breakthrough came in 2018 with *The House Invictus*, followed by *National Champions* (2021) and *Black Spartans* (2022). As Donald Faison’s cousin, Horton built his career authentically, embracing his “TMO” (The Most Original) philosophy. His role in *Beauty and Black* showcases his range, drawing from personal reinvention.

Their on-screen dynamic thrives on real-life resilience. Stewart brings wisdom from empire-building and loss, while Horton channels dreams deferred into determination. Together, they elevate the show’s family strife, power plays, and secrets.

Polidore’s exposé highlights how Stewart and Horton’s tragedies fuel their performances. From FBI scrutiny to NFL cuts, they’ve conquered setbacks, positioning *Beauty and Black* as a launchpad. Stewart eyes producing, Horton music production. Their stories remind us: behind the drama lies triumph.