Dana Gourrier Stings Like A Bee In The Greatest

Dana Gourrier and Jaalen Best in "The Greatest" (Prime Video)Dana Gourrier Stings Like A Bee In The GreatestMichele StuevenNovember 5, 2026 Growing up in Louisiana, Dana Gourrier’s parents still have vivid memories of drinking at the colored fountain and riding in the back of the bus in the 60s. And while the actress has appeared in Quentin Tarantino cult classics like Django Unchained and The Hateful Eight, nothing made them more proud than when she landed the role of Odessa “Bird” Clay, the mother of boxer Muhammad Ali, in the series The Greatest. The eight-episode series premiered this week on Prime Video and chronicles Ali’s life and legacy. It also stars newcomer Jaalen Best (Muhammad Ali), Omari Hardwick (Cassius Clay Sr.), Giovanni Ribisi, Michael Ely, and Aleks Paunovic. Produced in collaboration with Ali’s estate, the film is executive produced by his widow, Lonnie Ali, and Academy Award winner Michael B. Jordan.

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