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Significant African-American Women in Entertainment
From singers to actresses to philanthropists, these stars have truly made a difference. They've become fashion icons, inspirations, and role models for all the other women in the world. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Significant Afri...From singers to actresses to philanthropists, these stars have truly made a difference. They've become fashion icons, inspirations, and role models for all the other women in the world. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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BeyonceThere’s nothing this drop-dead gorgeous diva can’t do. Beyonce’s singing and acting skills have led her to be nominated for 529 different awards, of which she has won 185 of them. Her career kick-started in 1990s when she became the lead singer of the girl group "Destiny's Child." However, Beyonce has become one of the best-selling artists of all time once she debuted her solo album in 2003 "Dangerously in Love." In 2012, Beyonce was ranked 3rd on Vh1's list "100 Greatest Women in Music." She is also married to Jay-Z and is the mother to baby Blue Ivy Carter. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Janet JacksonThe youngest sibling in the Jackson family, Janet has been an important influence in pop culture. Jackson has been nominated 27 times, out of which she has won six Grammys. The last award Jackson won was in 2002 for her popular song "All For You." She has since sold over 100 million records and is considered the eleventh best-selling female artist in the U.S. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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RihannaEven though Rihanna's career has spanned only nine years, she has released seven albums, and won seven Grammys and other awards. Rihanna won her first award in 2008 for her hit song "Umbrella" in the best rap collaboration category. She is also the youngest artist to have twelve number-one songs on the “Billboard Hot 100” chart. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Nicki MinajNicki Minaj’s career boomed right after she released her first studio album in 2010, “Pink Friday.” She had seven singles on the “Billboard Hot 100” at the same time, making her the first female solo artist to achieve that incredible feat. Minaj’s second album was released in 2012 and it sold one million albums worldwide making it one of the best-selling that year and her third album may be released later this year. Not only is she a talented singer, but Minaj’s outlandish style has made her a fashion icon all over the world. Minaj was also named 2012’s Woman of the Year by “The Source” and many have also labeled her as one of the most influential female rappers. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Aretha FranklinKnown as the "Queen of Soul," Aretha Franklin’s career has lasted over 50 years, which has led her to sell over 75 million records worldwide and win numerous awards including 20 Grammys. Her songs vary from gospel, jazz, R&B, pop, blues, rock, and funk. Franklin also became the first female artist in 1987 to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2012, she was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Natalie ColeDaughter of the legendary jazz musician Nat King Cole, Natalie has won nine awards out of her 21 Grammy nominations. Immediately after Cole rose to fame in 1976, she was recognized as best new artist, and her song "This Will Be" won best female R&B vocal performance. However, Cole went through a rough phase where her sales weren't high and she was heavily addicted to drugs. She made her comeback in 1987 with her album “Everlasting.” Cole has now sold over 30 million records to date. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Ruby DeeSome of the many awards Ruby Dee has won are Grammys, Emmys, and Screen Actors Guild Lifetime Achievement Awards. Her most notable works have been “A Raisin in the Sun” and “American Gangster.” Dee has also tried her hand at poetry, playwriting, screenwriting, journalism, and most successfully, activism. She was also good friends with both Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcom X. Dee and her late husband ended up receiving the Lifetime Achievement Freedom Award due to their activism, and in 2007 she was inducted into the Women’s Hall of Fame. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Diana RossThis incredibly talented singer and actress whose career has spanned over 50 years has won seven American Music Awards, a Tony Award, and she was the first African-American woman to win a Golden Globe award. Ross is one of the very few artists who has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; one as a solo artist and another for her success with her previous band, "The Supremes." She was also included in the “Guinness Book of World Records” in 1993 as the most successful female artist of all-time because of her popularity in the U.S. and the U.K. as she has had an outstanding 70 hit singles. Ross has also sold more than 100 million records worldwide and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Melanie BrownBetter known as Scary Spice from the former girl group the “Spice Girls,” Melanie Brown started her solo career in 1998 with the hit song “I Want You Back.” Although she is mostly popular in the U.K., Brown has gone on several tours and has established herself as a very successful and talented singer in the U.K. She also just accepted a position to be a judge on the show “America’s Got Talent.” —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Jennifer HudsonA singer and an actress, this starlet rose to fame in 2004 as a contestant in the third season of American Idol. Since then, Hudson acted in many movies including the hit film “Dreamgirls” which led her to win an Academy Award, Golden Globe, BAFTA award, NAACP Image Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award for her outstanding performance in the movie. She has won several other awards including a Grammy for her first album “Jennifer Hudson.” —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Queen LatifahThe career of Dana Elaine Owens, better known as Queen Latifah, began with the Fox TV series “Living Single” but it was her role in "Chicago" that helped her rise to stardom. After her success in "Chicago," Latifah took part in movies such as "Hairspray," and "Life Support." Both movies received international praise. Latifah's most recent movie was "Joyful Noise,” which was released in 2012. Latifah’s work has won her a Golden Globe, a Grammy, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and two Image Awards. She has also talked about working on another hip-hop album. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Michelle ObamaThe First Lady has become an inspiration and role model to women. She is a fashion trendsetter and an activist for poverty awareness, healthy eating, and nutrition. Obama has visited several places like homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and sent representatives to schools. Obama has also talked about how to balance a career and family, and she became the first First Lady to announce the winner of an Oscar at this year’s Academy Awards. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Oprah WinfreyAlthough Winfrey grew up in complete poverty and was even raped as a child, she is now one of the richest and most influential African-American women in the 20th century. She is most famous for her incredible talk show “The Oprah Winfrey Show” which ran from 1986 till 2011 and it was the highest-rated program in television history. Winfrey is also an actress, producer, and philanthropist. She has created several charities and scholarships and it is estimated that Winfrey has given away over $400 million to educational causes. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Halle BerryHalle Berry’s first movie appearance was in “Jungle Fever,” but it was the 1992 romantic comedy film “Boomerang” that kick-started her acting career. The film was an immediate success and raked in an outstanding $131 million worldwide. Since then, Berry has been in several blockbusters such as “The Flintstones,” “X-Men,” “Die Another Day,” and most recently, “Cloud Atlas.” She has become one of the highest-paid and most respected actresses in Hollywood and in 2001, Berry became the first African-American woman to win an Academy Award for Best Actress. She won due to her amazing performance in "Monster's Ball." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Whoopi GoldbergGoldberg has been nominated for 13 Emmy Awards, and she is one of the few celebrity A-listers to win an Oscar, Grammy, Tony, and an Emmy. From acting in films such as “Sister Act,” to co-producing the TV show “Hollywood Squares,” Goldberg has truly become an incredibly accomplished actress. Since 2007, she has been the moderator of the talk show “The View.” —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Octavia SpencerThis talented actress is best known for her incredible role as Minny in the hit film “The Help.” Spencer won an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, a BAFTA, and a Screen Actors Guild Award all for her outstanding performance in “The Help.” —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Quevenzhane Wall...This cute up-and-coming star has already won the hearts of many. Nine-year-old Quvenzhane Wallis rose to stardom in her role as Hushpuppy in the critically acclaimed film “Beasts of the Southern Wild.” Wallis’ strong personality and excellent acting skills have led her to win 18 awards, and she became the youngest person to receive a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. Wallis recently received a role in the upcoming movie “Twelve Years a Slave” and the starring role in a new version of the movie "Annie." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Jada Pinkett Smi...Jada Pinkett Smith first gained major recognition in her role in the 1996 movie “The Nutty Professor” alongside co-star Eddie Murphy. She has since starred in over 20 different films of various genres, including “Scream 2,” “The Matrix” franchise, and the “Madagascar" franchise. In 2002, Smith formed the metal band called “Wicked Wisdom.” The band has opened for several tours like Britney Spears’ concerts in Europe in 2004. Smith is married to actor Will Smith and they have three children. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Shonda RhimesShonda Rhimes is a very successful screenwriter, director, and producer. She is the creator, executive producer, and head writer for the hit TV drama show “Grey’s Anatomy.” Rhimes also launched a spin-off version of “Grey’s Anatomy” in 2007 called “Private Practice.” She also developed the show “Scandal” which debuted in 2012. Over the years, Rhimes has been honored with numerous Emmy, PGA, NAACP, and other awards. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Gina Prince-Byth...The 2000 Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay went to Gina Prince-Bythewood for "Love and Basketball," which she not only wrote but directed, too. Gina Prince-Bythewood’s next big success was when she directed "The Secret Life of Bees," a film adapted from the best-selling book by Sue Monk Kidd. It debuted at the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival and won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Motion Picture. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Vanessa L. Willi...In 1983, Vanessa Williams was the first African-American crowned as Miss America, and she later on earned numerous Grammy, Emmy, and Tony awards and nominations. Williams has released several albums since her successful debut in 1988, “The Right Stuff.” Her latest work has been acting in the hit drama series, “Desperate Housewives” as Renee Perry. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Viola DavisThroughout her career, Davis has been nominated and won several awards such as two Tonys, and several Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations. Her most successful films have been “Traffic,” “Solaris,” and most recently, “The Help.” It was also previously announced that Davis will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame later on this year. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Zoe SaldanaZoe Saldana’s big break was in 2000 for the film “Center Stage” but it was her role in “Pirates of the Caribbean” that helped her gain recognition. Since then she has starred in “star Trek,” “Avatar,” and “Colombiana.” Her next role will be for “Star Trek’s” sequel which will be released later on this year. The star has also won a few awards but has been nominated several times. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Kerry WashingtonThis up-and-coming starlet’s most notable roles have been in “Ray,” “The Last King of Scotland,” “Scandal,” and most recently, “Django Unchained.” Washington has been nominated many times, winning two Black Reel Awards and three Image Awards. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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