Much of the movie focuses on Baker's career after the War, where she becomes involved in the civil rights movement. The black stunner has successively appeared in many films, notably A Thin Line Between Love and Hate, Sophie & the Moonhanger, and The Wedding, after receiving praises and attention . Lynn Whitfield. Her work has been noted on stage, film and TV. 5) Lynn Whitfield. Angela Bassett (With Courtney B Vance) - August 16, 1958 (Photo: Angela Bassett via Instagram) - She almost set the "Red Dress Collection" runway on fire! but we dont know if its true or false. [2] She also was a regular cast member in the short-lived 1988 ABC female-driven medical drama series HeartBeat alongside Kate Mulgrew, Laura Johnson, and Gail Strickland. Angela Evelyn Bassett (born August 16, 1958) is an American actress. Don't wait around for a better time.'. He was previously married to Dana Lavas. Even though Baker was VERY famous for her semi-nude dancing in France in the early 20th Century, showing these nude dances in the film make this a poor choice to show kids. [15] She also had a recurring role on Hit the Floor[16] and appeared as the abusive mother of April (Rochelle Aytes) on Mistresses. In her speech, she dedicated her win to every nameless, faceless woman of color that now has a chance because this door tonight has been opened. That door is still closed for many, and in an era where #OscarsSoWhite trends annually, there is still work to be done. Angela Bassett, Lynn Whitfield, Viola Davis, Lupita Nyong'o, Kerry Washington, and Halle Berry are all her spiritual daughters. Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance each have their own way of parenting. She competed in the 1988 U.S. Championships in Maria Bello was born on 18 April, 1967 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, to Kathy, a nurse and teacher, and Joe Bello, a contractor. Angela Bassett's two . In 1983, she appeared in the comedy film Doctor Detroit (1983), playing the supporting role of Thelma Cleland. She returned to Germany and became a top Madeline Zima was born in New Haven, Connecticut, to parents Dennis and Marie, and is the sister of actresses Vanessa Zima and Yvonne Zima. The WACO Theater Center is hosting a virtual celebration to celebrate art, encourage entrepreneurship and reinvest into local programs She later co-starred in the films The Slugger's Wife, Silverado, and Jaws: The Revenge. Kubuya La . Meeting with success at an early age, she worked locally in Vancouver, guest-starring on shows such as First Wave (1998), Stargate SG-1 (1997), Cold Squad (1998) and The Dead Zone (2002). The comments section is closed. His mother married his adoptive father, director Christopher Cain, when Dean was three. Styled by Shiona Turini, The Esteemed Black Actresses Who Finally Have the Spotlight. ANGELA BASSETT in a Victoria Beckham dress, $1,495, Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills, (310) 550-5900, Panconesi earrings, $470, ssense.com, Giuseppe Zanotti shoes, $795, giuseppezanotti.com, and her. Makeup: Autumn Moultrie at the Wall Group. I remember many years ago reading Josephine Baker's biography, and looking hungrily at the photographs, trying to learn a little more about the woman who had used every ounce of energy and talent she had to serve her purposes-and how noble those purposes were. . ALOT more female look alikes than male, but, here it is . He graduated in 1987 from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota, with a degree in English literature. During the 2016 United States presidential election, she endorsed Hillary Clinton for president, saying, Bar none, Clinton would be a magnificent president. [11] In 1997, she co-starred opposite Danny Glover and Rosanna Arquette in the comedy film Gone Fishin', appeared in the supporting role in the Canadian drama The Planet of Junior Brown, and played the mother of Jurnee Smollett's title character in the critically acclaimed independent drama Eve's Bayou. Who plays Francesca on the blacklist Season 7? Her love of movies was shared by her maternal grandmother, Estelle Devall Butler, who exposed her to them. Best known for her role as Rudy Huxtable on The Cosby Show, Pulliam pledged Delta Sigma Theta while attending Spelman College. Taraji P. Henson, Mary J. Blige, Angela Bassett, Lynn Whitfield, Halle Berry & Kimberly Elise. All registered. Not pictured: Debbie Allen, Regina King, Queen Latifah, MoNique, Phylicia Rashad, Jill Scott and Cicely Tyson. Angela is perhaps best known . Her mother, Maria Joo Leal de Sousa, is a Brazilian-born model who appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1978. They have always had the range and ability to do so, but now they also have leverage. "Zima", a Polish surname, is her mother's maiden name; Madeline's maternal grandfather was of Polish descent, while her other ancestry is Italian, German, and Canadian-born actress Katie Findlay received rave reviews in 2017 for her work as "Lucy" opposite Jay Baruchel in the final season of FXX's critically-acclaimed comedy series Man Seeking Woman (2015).Television audiences may also know Findlay as "Rebecca" from the first season of How to Get Away Felicity Rose Hadley Jones is an English actress and producer. He began singing at age nine, and joined a band at age fifteen. She is an actress, known for The Strain (2014), Dawn of the Dead (2004) and Nightmare Alley (2021). Whitfield achieved wide recognition in the title role of The Josephine Baker Story (1991), portraying the American who became a Folies Bergre star, a French Resistance fighter during World War II, and a civil rights activist. Angela Evelyn Bassett born August 16, 1958, is an actress from the United States. Her parents did not stay together, and when she was five she moved to Iceland with her mother and stepfather, where she lived for Actress | And was also a lead in the first season of Peter Farrelly and Bobby Mort's comedy Loudermilk, opposite Ron Livingston. Fabulous acting from Lyn Whitfield. She made her screen debut in the slasher film Urban Legends: Bloody Mary (2005), went on to have a supporting role in the independent coming-of-age drama Tanner Hall (2009), and has since starred in the horror Birgitte Hjort Sorensen is a Danish actress. As a child, Angela Bassett was involved in lots of after-school activities and was a member of her school's dispute team. "[22] She won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2019 and 2020 as well as the Gracie Award for Outstanding Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Drama Series in 2017. Shane began to pursue an acting career at the age of fifteen, gaining bit parts on various television shows, but it was not until 1999 when West From Timothy Olyphant's first screen appearances, such as his two-minute bit in The First Wives Club (1996), to "Nicko", whose presence at times dwarfed the island in A Perfect Getaway (2009), he has been a force to be reckoned with.Born in Hawaii, Timothy David Olyphant was raised in Modesto, Dean Cain was born Dean George Tanaka in Mount Clemens, Michigan, to actress Sharon Thomas Cain and Roger Tanaka. E ven via a video call, from an anonymous-looking office in New York, against a backdrop of stacked cardboard boxes, Angela Bassett exudes glamour. Other familiar faces that appeared here were Kene Holliday-who I remember as Baker on "Carter Country"-as musician Sidney Bechet, Louis Gossett Jr. as army leader Sidney Williams, Ruben Blades as Count Giuseppe Pepito Abatino-Baker's first husband, and Craig T. Nelson-who I first saw in Poltergeist-as columnist Walter Winchell who contributes to Baker's decline in the U.S. The 56-year-old actress looked dazzling and incredibly youthful in a suit and crop . Dressed down in a sleeveless white top, her hair . She really took on the persona of Josephine and brought her to life. Whitfield was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the daughter of Jean (ne Butler), a former president of the Louisiana Housing Finance Agency, and Dr. Valerian Smith, who was also a composer who wrote the musicals, The Supper and The Wake. There, Katherine continued to model and take Sasha to work with her. Katherine was a model when she gave birth to baby Sasha. The family settled in nearby Murrysville, when Julie was two, and she started ice skating at age three. However the routine showbiz bio formula is hard to enliven. Good morning! Laura has built an international fan from her extensive resume and has been consistently working as Helena Mattsson was born and raised in Stockholm, Sweden, with her two sisters. The Southern California native earned a degree in Economics from the University of California at San Diego. inkblot11 6 August 2003 Josephine Baker (Lynn Whitfield) grew up in poverty and, at a very young age, displayed her talents on Vaudeville. (2008) for SOAPnet and CBC, Sex, Love & Secrets (2005) for UPN, and CTV's Bury the Lead Julie Bowen was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and is the middle daughter of Suzanne and John Luetkemeyer Jr., a real estate developer. By age five, Whitfield decided she wanted to be in them. Lynn Whitfield's performance is amazing, moving, exciting. While I'm sure some liberties were taken in the depiction of Josephine Baker's life, the story flows so smoothly that one doesn't notice where those spots might be unless some viewers had read some of the books about her. She attended Boston Malin was born in Stockholm, Sweden and raised in Toronto, Canada. MORE: Angela Bassett showcases her impossibly toned physique. Angela Bassett. In 1983, she appeared in the comedy film Doctor Detroit (1983), playing the supporting role of Thelma Cleland. The reigning queen of country music has pursued a musical career since she was 5. Laura Vandervoort is a versatile actress, producer and writer who not only crosses over genres, but also changes from character to character flawlessly embracing the essence of every role she plays. Powered by the series "When They See Us" and the film "Dolemite is My Name," Netflix led the list of nominations announced for the 51st NAACP Image Awards set for Feb. 22. But in refusing to be sidelined, these women charted a map of an altogether new territory and changed the terms of who gets to be at the top. Halle Berry: Hair: Sara Seward. Mary J. Blige: Hair: Tym Wallace. Bryce Dallas Howard was born on March 2, 1981, in Los Angeles, California. Theyre not done yet. On the cover only: Viola Davis: Hair: Jamika Wilson. [27], Whitfield has been married twice. 2,722 Likes, 55 Comments - T: The NYTimes Style Magazine (@tmagazine) on Instagram: "The journey of black actresses in Hollywood can be hard and steep, though a number of women have" Her mother is of part Italian ancestry, and her father is of Mexican descent. And of course, theres Dorothy Dandridge, the first black woman nominated for a best actress Oscar for her role in 1954s Carmen Jones, a woman presciently portrayed by Berry in a 1999 biopic, and Cicely Tyson, who at 95 has played strong leading roles throughout her nearly seven-decade career. On television, Whitfield had recurring roles on Boston Public and Without a Trace in the 2000s. She is the daughter of photographers Marzena Wasikowska and John Reid. Courtney B. Vance (1997-present) Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid. Rags to riches, in which Lynn Whitfield's exhibitionism rivals that of the woman she portrays. Related Pages. 57% of Black . THIS HAS BEEN the historical situation for women of color in Hollywood, all of whom are cupped in the palms of mighty forebears. As a TV Host she's appeared on several major outlets as a sports and Bethany Hamilton is a Hawaii native who began her surfing career at age 11. Then figure out what the total cost of the trip would be.? She also starred in the television films The George McKenna Story opposite Denzel Washington and Johnnie Mae Gibson: FBI as the title character and in the ABC miniseries The Women of Brewster Place alongside Oprah Winfrey and Cicely Tyson). She starred in the Netflix political drama House of Cards (2013) as Zoe Barnes and appeared in the Fox TV series 24 (2001) as computer analyst Shari Rothenberg. She is of Italian and Polish descent. Jeannette Sousa is known for American Housewife (2016), A Date with Miss Fortune (2015) and Castle (2009). She is a former NFL cheerleader and a descendant of a 19th-century Persian Shah. She was previously married to Edwin M. Figueroa. She is the daughter of Daniel Bassett and Betty Jane Gilbert. Angela Bassett is an American actress who has a net worth of $25 million. Whitfield made her professional screen debut in 1981 as Jill Thomas in the critically acclaimed NBC serial drama Hill Street Blues. Amber Goldfarb is a Canadian Screen Award-nominated actor known for her work on both French and English television shows such as Cavendish (CBC), The Bold Type (Freeform, Amazon Prime), 19-2 (Bravo), Ransom (CBS & Global), Lost Girl (SyFy & Showcase), King (Showcase), Being Human (SyFy & Space), Laura Regan was born on October 17, 1977 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Angela Evelyn Bassett was born on August 16, 1958 in New York City, to Betty Jane (Gilbert), a social worker, and Daniel Benjamin Bassett, a With roots leading back to Louisiana southern aristocracy, lovely leading lady Lynn Whitfield was born in 1953, the eldest of four children and a third-generation BFA graduate from Howard University. She co-starred in the Chris Rock comedy film Head of State (2003) and Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion (2006). Makeup: DAndre Michael. Elisha Ann Cuthbert (born November 30, 1982) is a Canadian actress and model. She is of Italian as well as Lebanese and Portuguese/Brazilian descent. The journey of black actresses in Hollywood is hard and steep, though a number of women have fought the odds to the top over long and distinguished careers. In the 2000s, Whitfield had many supporting roles on television and in films. Taraji P. Henson 50, Mary J. Blige 49, Angela Bassett 62, Lynn Whitfield 67, Kimberly Elise 53, Halle Berry 54 . They have had to toil through the intricacies of a doubly marginalized existence being black and being a woman and have rarely been allowed to fully extol the complexities of their truth for the screen. She has been married to Kevin Hawryluk since 2004. She fails miserably. Then she got the part of Lynette Scavo in the television series Desperate Housewives (2004) and Bree in the film Transamerica (2005) Vera Farmiga is an American actress who has received an Academy Award nomination for her role in Up in the Air (2009) and Primetime Emmy Award nominations for her roles in Bates Motel (2013) and When They See Us (2019).She was born Vera Ann Farmiga, the second of seven children, on August 6, 1973, Billy Burke was born and raised in Bellingham, Washington, USA. We're sure she could use that as a weapon when threatened. Her mother, Pia (Sundstrm), is a model and aerobics instructor, and her father, Magnus kerman, is an insurance broker. [4] In the movie, she appeared nude on-screen. Panafrican Stories. Bassett tweeted after Clinton was defeated in the general election, There are just 1455 days till November 3, 2020. She is now being paid more than $450,000 an episode. He was an aspiring swimmer and held a record amongst the best for distance freestyle, unfortunately, an accident put Judy Reyes was born on November 5, 1967 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. Angela Bassett, the iconic singer successfully passed down her artistic genes to her twins, son, Slater, and daughter, Bronwyn Vance, and they are making waves with it! CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Her dentist father was instrumental in developing Lynn's initial interest in acting as he was a . She is a producer and actress, known for Giada at Home 2.0 (2008), Giada Entertains (2016) and Young & Hungry (2014). Her paternal Mia is an Australian actress, born and raised in the country's capital, Canberra. Born in Leningrad, Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (now Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation), at age three she began the rigorous training program of a competitive rhythmic gymnast. [18][19] The series also starred Keith David, Merle Dandridge, Kim Hawthorne, and Oprah Winfrey. She graduated from the Danish Sofa Margarita Vergara Vergara was born and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia. Quanto poder em uma foto! . Whitfield played the leading role of Lady Mae Greenleaf, the imperious minister's wife and the power- and money-hungry matriarch of the family. That husband-band leader Jo Boullion-was played by the late David Dukes who I remember first seeing as the man who attempted rape on Edith Bunker on "All in the Family". . Or Diahann Carroll, the star of the sitcom Julia (1968-71), the first black woman to lead a network series. Styled by Shiona Turini. Angela Bassett Actress | Black Panther . Sasha Feline Barrese is the daughter of actress and model Katherine Barrese. Zooey Deschanel was born in 1980 into a showbiz family. Shiona Turini recently worked as a stylist for The New York Times' T Magazine, with the Bermudian fashion consultant styling a group which included a number of highly prominent black actresses and entertainers including Halle Berry, Taraji Henson, Mary J. Blige, Angela Bassett, Lynn Whitfield, Kimberly Elise, and Viola Davis. In the early 20th century there weren't many avenues of success for Black people in America. She has been married to Farhad Safinia since 2007. Full video coming soon. Brian Keith Jackson is a novelist and essayist. Set braids: Courtney Elzy. They have three children. She graduated with honors in 2001 with a . Love me some Angela Bassett but I'd be lying if I said it looks like she hasn't had work done to her face. Makeup: DAndre Michael. Tell us what you think about this feature. She is known for her role as Kaitlin Cooper in the FOX teen drama The O.C., Agnes Andrews in The CW series Gossip Girl and, most recently, Thea Queen / Speedy in Arrow. View results. She is an actress, known for Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (2004), Fever Pitch (2005) and The Grudge (2004). The two lived in Maui, Hawaii and soon moved to Paris, France. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Queens, New York among eight siblings, including her twin sister Lorraine, Lauren Velez dreamed of becoming an actress ever since she played a groundhog in a school play in second grade. Michael was raised in the town of Killarney, Co. Kerry, in south-west Ireland, where his family moved to when Jon Hamm is an American actor and producer from St. Louis, Missouri who is known for playing Don Draper in Mad Men. Aly began acting at the age of five in stage productions by churches her family attended Robert Buckley was born on May 2, 1981 in Los Angeles, California. She began her acting career in television and theatre before progressing to supporting roles in film. This talented actress was born Anne Marie Wersching and grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. Born in Hillerd and raised in Birkerd, Srensen aspired to an acting career after watching the West End production of the musical Chicago while at school. His father, James Chester Reynolds, was a food wholesaler, and his mother, Tamara Lee "Tammy" (Stewart), worked as a retail-store saleswoman. Photo credit: Leigh Vogel. Well obvisly Jaimie Lynn spears is related to Britney Spears She began her education at Arts Educational School in Tring and subsequently went on to study acting at Evangeline Lilly, born in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, in 1979, was discovered on the streets of Kelowna, British Columbia, by the famous Ford modeling agency. Known for her work in film and television since the late 1980s, she has received various accolades, including two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards and seven Primetime Emmy Awards . Levieva continued to train for the next 13 years, winning Actress | Superstar Supporter Joined Nov 12, 2013 Messages 6,947 Reputation 2,930 Daps 24,608 Jan 24, 2014 #17 Congratulations to the ONE/35 clients who took home trophies at the 51st NAACP Image Awards over the weekend. Actress and philanthropist Rooney Mara was born on April 17, 1985 in Bedford, New York. "Big Eyes" is performed by, Lana Del Rey._____"Big Eyes" - NOW PLAYING: https. Married To. She is the daughter of Jane, a primary school administrator, and Robin Byrne, a semi-retired statistician and market researcher.She landed her first role in a movie, Dallas Doll (1994), when she was 15 years old.Since then, Rose has appeared in a Born in 1979 in London, England, actress Rosamund Mary Elizabeth Pike is the only child of a classical violinist mother, Caroline (Friend), and an opera singer father, Julian Pike. She is also the first person born in the 1990s to have won an acting Oscar.Jennifer Shrader Lawrence Actress | Captivating, gifted, and sensational, Angela Bassett's presence has been felt in theaters and on stages and television screens throughout the world. Her grandmother, Helen Horton, was an American actress. Are Angela Bassett and Lynn WHitfield Related? She was raised in a Mormon family of seven children in Castle Rock, Colorado, and has English, as well as Bradley Charles Cooper was born on January 5, 1975 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. Along the way, she also trained in dance and acting. She moved to New York at the age of ten, when her father was transferred there. He grew up in Toronto, Canada. Mickalene Thomas is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist who addresses female sexuality, beauty and power in her work. It would have been hard to predict even when Berry was accepting her best actress Oscar. Unhappy with the treatment of African Americans in the 1920's in her homeland, she travels to France and makes it big as an exotic dancer and singer. Her early education was at Calvert School in Baltimore, and Garrison Forest School, Maryland. Josephine Baker Story. [26] In 2022, she set to appear opposite Nicolas Cage and Ron Perlman in the action comedy film, The Retirement Plan. 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She immediately established herself as one of Chicago's most successful Stephen Amell is a Canadian actor, known for portraying Oliver Queen / Green Arrow in the Arrowverse television franchise (based on the comic character of the same name) and Casey Jones in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016).Stephen Adam Amell was born on May 8, 1981 in Toronto, Born in Auckland, New Zealand, Jay made the move across to Australia at the age of 19 to take on the role of Jack Scully in Network Ten's long running series, "Neighbours" and as Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb in the Nine Network's "Sea Patrol". Both parents were instrumental in developing Whitfield's initial interest in acting, as they were actively involved in the Baton Rouge art scene. Due to her parents' work, she spent her early childhood traveling around Europe. Holm attended Manzano High School where she wanted to take up wrestling, but her parent's wouldn't allow it since there were no Willa Joanna Chance Holland (born June 18, 1991) is an American actress, voice actress and model. Almost 20 years on, Berry remains the only African-American woman to win a best actress Oscar. Her mother is Polish and her father is an Australian of British ancestry. Angela Bassett, Lynn Whitfield, Kimberly Elise, Taraji P. Henson, Viola Davis, and Mary J. Blige recently gathered together to discuss the importance of representation in film and TV, who. Before going on with my comment, I'd like to mention that star Lynn Whitfield is a native of the city I now live in, Baton Rouge, La. This lady had lots of blues to sing about. Yet, Josephine remains a strong, outspoken person who soon takes her show on the road and turns heads. . WACO Theater Center proudly welcomes back global beauty and personal care brand SheaMoisture as the Presenting . "[6] The New York Times added that Whitfield "powerfully captures her [Baker's] passionate determination. Peter William Krause was born on August 12, 1965, in Alexandria, Minnesota. Here's what else is happening. Two of our favorites Angela Bassett & Lynn Whitfield #ThrowbackThursday Lynn Whitfield wearing Fashion Designer B Michael #Couture #RedCarpet #styles Deadline Hollywood Variety The New York Times. Some of them, like Taraji P. Henson and Berry, began with bit parts on TV. So on that note, I highly recommend The Josephine Baker Story. She continued her career, starring in the made-for-television movies A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story (1991); Stompin' at the Savoy (1992) with Vanessa L. Williams, Jasmine Guy, and Vanessa Bell Calloway; Taking the Heat (1993) with Tony Goldwyn; State of Emergency (1994) with Joe Mantegna; Sophie and the Moonhanger (1996); The Wedding (1998), as Halle Berry's mother; The Color of Courage (1998) alongside Linda Hamilton; and Deep in My Heart (1999) opposite Anne Bancroft. Look at the world with wonder - don't be tired about it. American actor and producer Matthew David McConaughey was born in Uvalde, Texas. She is the child of Daniel Bassett and Betty Jane Gilbert. The awards honor the "accomplishments of people of color in the fields of television, music, literature and film, She was named after Tejano singer Selena, who died in 1995.Her first acting role Laura Mennell has maintained a busy and thriving career as an actor. Bassett told Extra a year ago that while she wouldn't be running headlong into danger anytime soon like badass cop Athena Grant, her character on 9-1-1 who lets her "live my kick-butt dreams," she . She is the eldest of four children and a third-generation BFA graduate from Howard University. The Hollywood veterans talked about their trials and tribulations in the industry and . She is a graduate of Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.She has held major roles in several shows, including Netflix/Marvel series The Punisher (2017), A&E's Bates Motel (2013), ABC's Wicked City (2015), Mind Games (2014), Red Chelan Lauren Simmons was born in Vancouver, Canada. IFunny is fun of your life. Loved by the Europeans, Josephine's manager/boyfriend (Rubin Blades) decides to have her return to Broadway. Whitfield received positive reviews from critics for her performance. Mary J. Blige, Taraji P. Henson, Angela Bassett, Lynn Whitfield, Kimberly Elise e Halle Berry! That's why I was always in love with him Roxyx What are the disadvantages of shielding a thermometer? To be a black woman in Hollywood is to have to be steadfast in the pursuit of ones craft, in the search for basic opportunities. October 04, 2022 . We will never forget you Lynn Murray, Teri Leiker, Suzanne Fountain, Rikki Olds, Tralona Bartkowiak, Denny Stong, Officer Eric Talley, Jody Waters, Neven Stanisic, and Kevin Mahoney. Then there was the singer and actress Lena Horne of Stormy Weather and Cabin in the Sky, both from 1943 and early exceptions in mainstream Hollywood as popular films with black casts. Angela Bassett. Makeup: Rebekah Aladdin. Makeup: Ashunta Sheriff. August 16, 1958 (age 64) New York City New York. She is an actress and producer, known for Minority Report (2015), Mad Men (2007) and Dead Silence (2007). Most notably, she took on the role of Winnie Mandela, a South African Activist, in the 1987 film Mandela. This is certainly a well-intentioned movie, and the star, Lynn Whitfield, certainly gives a very moving performance. She is an actress, known for The Tall Man (2012), Shattered (2007) and Stargate SG-1 (1997). Much like Angela Bassett, she's played her share of real people. Lynn Whitfield played the title role in the 1991 film The She is also a Saturn Award winner with Jessica Biel, has become one of Hollywood's most sought-out actresses. However, the study also indicates a strong bias toward Black women who conform to white standards of beauty. Her mother, Margarita Vergara Dvila de Vergara, is a housewife. She is an actress, known for Into the Woods (2014), The Invitation (2015) and Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows (2001). She is Nia Long, not Regina Hall. Nearly 80% of Black female characters have light or medium skin tones, which means that colorism is persistent in representations. She came to national attention after her left arm was bitten off by a tiger shark on October 31, 2003. And theyre not done yet. At age 5, she began appearing in TV commercials. 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