Bianca Lawson's 'Save The Last Dance' Role Turns 25

American actress Bianca Lawson was 21 years old when she filmed her breakout role as Nikki, the assertive high school student, in the 2001 romantic dance film "Save The Last Dance."

The movie, released in 2001, featured Lawson alongside Julia Stiles, Sean Patrick Thomas and Kerry Washington. It became a defining teen film of the early 2000s and helped launch Lawson's career.

Now 47, Lawson continues to act, but her portrayal of Nikki remains a memorable early credit. The film's 25th anniversary arrives in 2026, prompting renewed interest in the cast.