Julian Horton Gets Real About His Journey Before Tyler Perry’s “Beauty in Black” — “I Was Driving Uber With Barely $500 to My Name”

Before stepping into the spotlight as Roy Bellaire on Beauty in Black, Julian Horton was out here driving Uber, grinding day in and day out with less than $500 to his name. Now he’s a key face on one of the hottest shows in the world!

“To think before this show, I was driving Uber and barely had $500 to my name… to now being a pivotal character on the number 1 show in the world… there’s no words to explain how great God is. All it takes is one. Grateful forever.”

He shared that even during those long days on the road, doubt never had a seat in the car. Julian explained how he believed in where he was going before it ever showed up.

In response to a glimpse of his personal journey as an actor, the internet tapped all the way in with millions of views, heavy engagement, and folks across the timeline feeling every word.

But for Julian, it wasn’t about going viral. It was about reflecting on the journey and standing firm in the message: belief is everything. Not just in God, but in yourself, especially when it doesn’t look like it’s working.

“I posted this the other day just reminiscing… didn’t think it would go viral like it did,” Julian followed up.

“But let me say this — it’s all about belief and that work . Those who think they can and those who think they can’t… are both right. Even in those long days driving, there was never an ounce of doubt that I’d be in a position like I’m blessed to be in now.

“Believe in God. Believe in yourself. And don’t let these fear mongering people project their fears onto you. Lotta people gonna hate and project because they’re afraid to do it. Don’t let nothing stop you. You only got one life. Get after it.”

Julian advises fans that not everybody won’t understand your vision. Some people will project fear because they’re too scared to chase their own. That’s not your burden to carry.