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21st-century African-American actresses (903 P) B. Halle Berry (8 P) C. African-American child actresses (115 P) Pages in category "African-American actresses"
As one of the most influential Black women celebrities, Oprah Winfrey is an actress, philanthropist, producer and global media leader. She hosted the highest-rated daytime TV talk show, “The ...
Karen Blanche Black (née Ziegler; July 1, 1939 – August 8, 2013) was an American actress, screenwriter, singer, and songwriter. She rose to prominence for her work in various studio and independent films in the 1970s, frequently portraying eccentric and offbeat characters, and established herself as a figure of New Hollywood .
Laverne Cox (born May 29, 1972) is an American actress and LGBTQ advocate. [3] [4] [5] She rose to prominence with her role as Sophia Burset on the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black, becoming the first transgender person to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in an acting category, [6] [7] and the first to be nominated for an Emmy Award since composer Angela Morley in 1990. [8]
Here are some of the most famous female Black celebrities over 70. Their accomplishments span several industries. While some helped put Motown on the map, others had breakthrough roles we still ...
This list of famous African American women to know in 2024 includes singers, actors, athletes, entrepreneurs, politicians and more inspiring modern Black women.
The following American film actresses are listed alphabetically. It contains both actresses born American and those who acquired American nationality later. Some actors who are well known for both film and TV work are also included in the list of American television actresses. Meryl Streep Michelle Pfeiffer Jodie Foster Julia Roberts
Kyla Pratt, actress; Issa Rae, actress (African-American mother) Emmy Raver-Lampman,actress; Rihanna, singer; Sam Richardson, actor and comedian; Amber Riley, actress and singer; Evan Ross, actor and musician (African-American mother) Kelly Rowland actress and singer; Amanda Seales, actress (African-American father) Gabourey Sidibe,actress