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This is a non-diffusing subcategory of Category:American actresses. It includes actresses that can also be found in the parent category, or in diffusing subcategories ...
Most nominated African-American actress, with four nominations. First Black actress to receive two nominations for Best Actress. Third film to feature African-American nominees for both Best Actor and Best Actress. Second time multiple African-American actresses received Best Actress nominations. Andra Day: The United States vs. Billie Holiday
Due to the racial discrimination in the 19th and early 20th centuries, Hollywood tended to avoid using African-American actors and actresses. [citation needed] In pursuit of avoiding the use of African American actors and actresses, Blackface became a popular form of entertainment in the 19th century.
Two years after McDaniel's historic win at the Oscars, Lena Horne, singer, actress, dancer and activist was the first Black actress to sign a long-term contract with a major Hollywood studio (MGM).
Even in 2020, many Black actresses in Hollywood struggle to find stylists who can work with their hair on TV and film sets.
Welcome to Look Back At It, a column where some of the most iconic Black actresses in Hollywood reminisce and reflect on the roles that made them stars. In this installment, Kerry Washington ...
Best Supporting Actress: Orange Is the New Black: Nominated 2016 Viola Davis: Best Actress – Drama Series: How to Get Away with Murder: Nominated Taraji P. Henson: Empire: Won Queen Latifah: Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film: Bessie: Nominated Uzo Aduba: Best Supporting Actress: Orange Is the New Black: Nominated Regina King ...
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Angela Bassett celebrated her honorary Oscar win by thanking the Black actresses whose footsteps she followed. “When acting took hold of my heart, there was not a ...