Beautiful Hue
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Meet Benjamin Watts—an award-winning actor who seems to have everything: fame, success, and the career he always dreamed of. But behind the spotlight, the life he’s built begins to unravel.
Beautiful Hue is a story of love, identity, healing, and finding yourself when the world thinks you already have everything.
SHOP BEAUTIFUL HUE
YOU’VE SEEN THE ACTOR.
NOW MEET THE STORYTELLER.
From All American and Made for Love to My Friend Dahmer and The Assassin’s Code, Dontez X. James has spent years bringing characters to life on screen. Those same storytelling instincts now shape the worlds he creates on the page.
READERS ARE TALKING.
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“The prose and style of writing was really easy to read without seeming infantile: it was not difficult to understand yet the writing was very poetic and, at times, very dreamy.”
— Marie Cordon
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“Dontez James is what I call a brilliant author. I’m becoming your biggest fan. Have already read two books of yours and I’m blown away. I just love your tone of writing. The theme of love, loss, personal growth and the powerful love of family really resonated with me.”
— Michelle Opre
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“Easy read material, that inspired and motivated the reader. To love or learn to love self first before you make your dreams reality.”
— Ayasha
Verified Barnes & Noble Reviewer • Beautiful Hue
BEYOND THE STORIES.
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Dontez X. James × Boss Talks
Dontez X. James joins Boss Talks for a conversation about luck vs. fate, manifestation, putting in the work, and the journey from childhood dreams to building a creative career.
Dontez X. James × Boss Talks
Dontez X. James joins Boss Talks for a conversation about luck vs. fate, manifestation, putting in the work, and the journey from childhood dreams to building a creative career.
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Dontez X. James × King Tiff Network
Dontez X. James joins King Tiff Network for a conversation about books, acting, meeting Steve Harvey, working with Will Smith, and the journey behind his career.
Dontez X. James × King Tiff Network
Dontez X. James joins King Tiff Network for a conversation about books, acting, meeting Steve Harvey, working with Will Smith, and the journey behind his career.
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Dontez X. James × ZTV: The Early Author Journey
An early-career conversation with Dontez X. James about becoming an independent author, his first books, and the beginnings of a creative journey that would expand from page to screen.
Dontez X. James × ZTV: The Early Author Journey
An early-career conversation with Dontez X. James about becoming an independent author, his first books, and the beginnings of a creative journey that would expand from page to screen.
DONTEZ IN THE WORLD.
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From Workshop to Story: Creating Graffiti Dreams
Through the Passionate Dreamers Foundation, Dontez X. James brought young writers together at the Winter Writing Festival to create a story from the ground up—an experience that would become Graffiti...
From Workshop to Story: Creating Graffiti Dreams
Through the Passionate Dreamers Foundation, Dontez X. James brought young writers together at the Winter Writing Festival to create a story from the ground up—an experience that would become Graffiti...
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My Number One Fan: A Career Milestone That Mean...
As his acting career reached a milestone with My Friend Dahmer and Last Flag Flying, Dontez used the moment to shine a light on his number one fan—his mom.
My Number One Fan: A Career Milestone That Mean...
As his acting career reached a milestone with My Friend Dahmer and Last Flag Flying, Dontez used the moment to shine a light on his number one fan—his mom.
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Coming Home: Dontez X. James at Reed Memorial L...
A hometown return through books, storytelling, and community. Dontez X. James returns to Ravenna for a special reading, book signing, and connection with readers at Reed Memorial Library.
Coming Home: Dontez X. James at Reed Memorial L...
A hometown return through books, storytelling, and community. Dontez X. James returns to Ravenna for a special reading, book signing, and connection with readers at Reed Memorial Library.
ON SCREEN.
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My Friend Dahmer — Charlie Smith
Dontez X. James appears as Charlie Smith in the 2017 feature film My Friend Dahmer, starring Ross Lynch.
My Friend Dahmer — Charlie Smith
Dontez X. James appears as Charlie Smith in the 2017 feature film My Friend Dahmer, starring Ross Lynch.
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Made for Love — Donnie
Dontez X. James appears as Donnie in Made for Love, beginning in Season 1 and returning in Season 2 of the dark comedy series.
Made for Love — Donnie
Dontez X. James appears as Donnie in Made for Love, beginning in Season 1 and returning in Season 2 of the dark comedy series.
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The Assassin’s Code — David Paris
Dontez X. James appears as David Paris in The Assassin’s Code, a crime thriller starring Justin Chatwin and Peter Stormare.
The Assassin’s Code — David Paris
Dontez X. James appears as David Paris in The Assassin’s Code, a crime thriller starring Justin Chatwin and Peter Stormare.
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All American — Jono Prince
Dontez X. James appears as Jono Prince, a Heisman-winning quarterback and NFL Draft prospect, in Season 6 of All American.
All American — Jono Prince
Dontez X. James appears as Jono Prince, a Heisman-winning quarterback and NFL Draft prospect, in Season 6 of All American.
WEAR THE STORIES
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Beautiful Hue Inspired Merch
Inspired by the stories, themes, and messages of Dontez X. James. Explore...
THE DREAM CONTINUES
Through the Passionate Dreamers Foundation, Dontez X. James helps young writers and creators discover their voices, develop their creativity, and believe their stories are worth telling.