Whoopi Goldberg. She was born in a black neighborhood of New York in a family with Jewish roots. WITH early childhood Whoopi was an active and mischievous child, and at the age of eight she confidently played on stage in children's plays. In the early seventies, Goldberg joined the hippie movement, became addicted to drugs and lived for several years on meager unemployment benefits. So as not to die of hunger, future star She learned many professions - she even managed to work in a morgue. Her duties included makeup, which Whoopi skillfully “applied” to the faces of the dead. A little later, Goldberg managed to get a job in one of the theater troupes. The black girl's first success came after Whoopi showed her own dress-up show. In just a few minutes talented actress I managed to try on six completely different characters at once. In 1985, by chance, Goldberg was invited to the film “The Color Purple,” and after its release, Whoopi became not only famous, but also received an Oscar nomination. Goldberg received her coveted statuette for her role in the film “Ghost.” Now Goldberg is the most popular black comedienne in the world, and her fees exceed a million dollars per film. Whoopi has a very difficult character and is not very attractive, and she admits this, but this does not stop Goldberg from having affairs with handsome and successful men! For several years, her life partners were Frank Langella and Ted Danson, but the most high-profile romance in Whoopi’s life was her relationship with Gerard Depardieu, who loved this dark-skinned actress madly.
Jada Pinkett Smith. Another black actress who managed to conquer Hollywood. Jada was born in 1971 in Baltimore, in the family of a director. construction company and nurses. However, Jada's parents soon divorced, and the girl was mainly raised by her grandmother, who discovered Pinkett's talent and enrolled the girl in ballet, piano and tap dance lessons. Jada has a very interesting origin- her ancestors were Jews, Portuguese and Creoles. In 1990, Pinkett decides to conquer Hollywood and moves to Los Angeles. First plays cameo roles in TV series, and Jada’s first big role went to the 1994 film “Missing Millions.” The most famous film with Pinkett's participation is “The Matrix. Reboot". In addition, Pinkett is known for voicing a hippopotamus in the animated film Madagascar. The actress has more than twenty roles in films and TV series. 23 years ago, Jada met Will Smith at the casting of the series, but the romance between the actors began much later. Only at the end of 1997 did they get married. Now the union of Smith and Pinkett is considered one of the strongest in Hollywood. The couple has three children. However Last year Information often appears in the press that the couple is planning to divorce.
Halle Berry. Currently, Halle Berry is considered the most famous and most beautiful black actress. She was born in 1966 in Cleveland. Her father is black and her mother is white; they worked in a clinic, where they met. Halle is the only black artist to win an Oscar for her leading role. female role. Berry's parents divorced when he was four years old, and his father did not take any part in raising Hallie. After graduating from school, the girl worked as a salesman in a department store, participated in various competitions beauty. In 1986, Berry participated in the Miss USA competition, where she took an honorable sixth place. The girl begins to be invited to appear in TV series, but in 1989, during filming, Hallie loses consciousness. After being diagnosed with diabetes, Berry not only continues to act, but also develops own system nutrition for diabetics and begins to actively engage in sports. Soon Berry was invited to main role in the film "Heat of Love", which brought her worldwide fame. Halle several times made it to the top of various ratings of the sexiest and beautiful women peace. As for the actress’s personal life, she married basketball player David Justice for the first time, and musician Eric Bene for the second time. From a civil marriage with model Gabriel Aubrey, Hallie had a daughter. In October of this year, the actress gave birth to a son from her third husband, Olivier Martinez. By the way, Berry is a distant relative of Ellen DeGeneres and Mark Wahlberg.
Queen Latifah. This versatile Hollywood actress born in 1970 in Newark in the family of a police officer and a teacher. Queen is an Oscar and Emmy nominee, and has won Golden Globe and Grammy awards. Latifa will not only act in films, but is also considered one of the most popular singers America. Quinn was very plump since childhood, which did not stop her from playing on the basketball team. After school ended music career Latifa. The girl gained popularity within a couple of years. In 1991, she starred with Halle Berry in the popular film Heat of Love. The actress's credits include such well-known films as Upside Down, where she starred with Steve Martin, Scary Movie 3, Once Upon a Time in Vegas, and Last Holiday. In 2006, Latifah's star was laid on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Few people know what happened in this woman's life terrible tragedy. In 1992, she gave her brother a motorcycle, which she purchased with one of her first large royalties. A few months later, my brother was in a terrible accident and died on the spot. Latifa blamed herself for her brother’s death for many months, fell into depression and became addicted to drugs. In 1996, she was even detained by the police for possession of marijuana. Quinn managed to get rid of bad habit. Latifa is currently engaged in solo career, acts in films and also advertises clothes for plus-size women.
Zoe Saldana. One of the youngest and most successful black actresses in Hollywood. Zoe was born in 1978, in New Jersey, to a Puerto Rican and Dominican father. Saldana is of Jamaican, Libyan, Indian and Irish descent. When the actress was nine years old, her father died in a car accident, and her mother and Zoe went to the Dominican Republic. Saldana studied dance there and graduated from school, after which she and her mother returned to America. From the age of seventeen, Zoe performed on the stage of one of the Brooklyn theaters, and in 2002 she made her debut alongside Britney Spears in the film “Crossroads.” The actress gained popularity after the films “Terminal”, “Guess Who?”, “Pirates” Caribbean Sea. Black Pearl". However, Saldana's most stellar role is considered Navi in Avatar. In the near future, Zoe will star in the sequel to the acclaimed blockbuster. This summer, Saldana married Marco Perego. The actress dated him for only a month, after which they held a secret wedding ceremony.
This top presents the most beautiful black actresses and singers of the last century and modern times.
27. Keke Palmer(born August 26, 1993 Illinois, USA) - American actress and singer.
26. Kenya Moore / Kenya Moore(born January 24, 1971) is an American actress, model, author and producer. Winner of competitions "Miss Michigan 1993" And "Miss USA 1993", entered the Top 6 at the competition "Miss Universe 1993".
25. Whitney Houston / Whitney Houston(August 9, 1963, Newark - February 11, 2012, Beverly Hills) - American pop-, soul and rhythm and blues singer, actress, producer, fashion model. One of the most commercially successful performers in the history of world music.
24. Michael Michele(born August 30, 1966) is an American actress of African-American descent on her mother's side. She is best known for her role as Dr. Cleo Finch in the television series ER.
23. Pam Grier(born May 26, 1949) - American actress. A notable actress in the 1970s exploitation films of the woman in prison direction, such as “The Big Cage”, “Black Mommy, White Mommy” and “Women in the Cage”, as well as the blaxploitation trend, who later became one of the favorite actresses of feminists and African Americans.
22. Kerry Washington(born January 31, 1977, Bronx, New York) is an American actress and political activist. She is best known for her roles in the films "Ray", "Fantastic Four", "The Last King of Scotland", "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer", "Django Unchained" and others.
20. Rihanna / Rihanna(born February 20, 1988, Barbados) - R&B and pop singer and actress. At the age of 16 she moved to the United States to begin her singing career. She later signed a contract with Def Jam Recordings. She is of Afro-Guyanese descent on her mother's side.
19. Paula Patton(born December 5, 1975, Los Angeles) is an American actress. Famous films: "Deja Vu", "Treasure". He is of African-American descent on his father and Caucasian on his mother.
18. Vanessa Williams / Vanessa Williams(born March 18, 1963) - American singer, songwriter, producer, actress and model who entered history in 1984, becoming first black winner of the Miss America title.
16. Alicia Keys / Alicia Keys(born January 25, 1981, New York) is a singer, pianist, poet and composer performing in the styles of rhythm and blues, soul and neo-soul, winner of fourteen Grammy awards.
15. Ciara / Ciara(born October 25, 1985) is an American singer, songwriter, producer, dancer, actress, model, music video director. Ciara made her debut in the summer of 2004 with the single “Goodies,” which reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The album sold more than five million worldwide and received numerous awards and nominations.
13.Lupita Nyong'o(born March 1, 1983) is a Kenyan actress, director and producer, winner of numerous awards, including an Oscar, for her role as slave Patsy in the historical drama 12 Years a Slave.
12.Christina Milian / Christine Milian(born September 26, 1981) is a famous American actress and singer of Afro-Cuban origin.
11. Christina Milian
/ Tamara Dobson(May 14, 1947 – October 2, 2006) was an African-American actress and model. Films: "Cleopatra Jones", "Women Behind Bars".
10. Katerina "Kat" Graham / Kat Graham(born September 5, 1989, Geneva, Switzerland) is an American actress, singer, model, music producer and dancer. She is best known for her role as Bonnie Bennett from the television series The Vampire Diaries. Has Liberian roots on his father's side.
9. Joy Bryant(born October 19, 1976) is an American actress and former model. Films with her participation: “The Story of Antoine Fischer”, “Scoundrel”, “Bobby”.
8. Nicole Scherzinger / Nicole Scherzinger(born June 29, 1978) is an American pop R&B singer, dancer, songwriter, record producer, actress and model of Filipino-Hawaiian-Russian descent, best known as a vocalist. The group Pussycat Dolls.
7. Gugu Mbatha-Raw(b. 1983 Oxford, UK) - English actress. Her father is from Republic of South Africa. Films with her participation: "Doctor Who", "Desire for Revenge", "Larry Crown", "Odd Thomas".
4. Dorothy Dandridge / Dorothy Dandridge(November 9, 1922 – September 8, 1965) - American actress and singer became the first African-American woman to be nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress.
3.Beyonce Knowles / Beyonce Knowles(born September 4, 1981, Houston) is an American R’n’B singer, music producer, actress, dancer and model. She became famous in the late 1990s as the lead singer of the female R&B group Destiny's Child. Knowles' father is African-American, and her mother is Creole.
2. Lisa Bonet / Lisa Bonet(born November 16, 1967 in San Francisco, California, USA) is an American actress, best known for her role in the sitcom The Cosby Show and its spin-off A Different World. He has African American roots on his father's side.
1. Jane Kennedy / Jayne Kennedy(born October 27, 1951) - American actress, sports commentator. She was chosen "Miss Ohio USA" in 1970 and thus became the first African American woman to win this title. She was also one of 15 semi-finalists in the competition "Miss USA 1970",which was a rare achievement for an African American woman. Films with her participation: “Women’s Prison”, “Forces of Death”, “Body and Soul”.
The scientific community has eaten more than one dog due to discrimination: anti-Semitism in Soviet science has deprived us of a galaxy of outstanding scientists and discoverers, womenwere not allowed into universities and laboratories, and black scientists, if they got into the highest circles of the scientific community, did so through enormous efforts. Instead of spending precious time on research and experimentation, scientists fought against racism and discrimination. RBC Lifestyle has made a selection of ten black inventors, mathematicians and chemists who changed the world.
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Astronomer, farmer, politician, and surveyor Benjamin Banneker lived in Maryland in the 18th century. He was born into a liberated family African woman Mary and former slave from New Guinea Roberta. Having shown an unprecedented interest in science, Banneker studied independently, studying the basics of physics and geography here and there. At the age of 22, the young scientist was already busy constructing clocks and other interesting mechanisms and helping his neighbors survey their territories. He later became famous for his series of astronomical almanacs, which proved commercially successful. Besides, Banneker corresponded with the father of American democracy, Thomas Jefferson, discussing issues of slavery and racism. Now, however, they say that the scientist’s merits are exaggerated against the backdrop of the struggle for equality, but there is no doubt that his life and work were amazing (primarily because of the time in which it took place).
The founder of the world's first blood banks devoted his entire life to medicine. He was lucky not only to be born a talented scientist, but also to graduate from two universities: McGill in Montreal and Columbia. At that time, there were almost no black students at US universities. Charles developed a system of blood transfusion and storage, which saved thousands of soldiers' lives during World War II. In addition to the United States, his program was also successfully introduced into military medicine in Great Britain.
Drew devoted a lot of effort to convincing the United States authorities that the blood of blacks was suitable for transfusion, including to white patients. Despite this, for a very long time in US blood banks, white and black blood were stored separately.
Cardiologist Daniel Williams is the second person in medical history to perform successful surgery on the pericardium, the outer lining of the heart, in 1893 (the first was Henry Dalton). The decision to operate was made urgently: the patient, who was taken to the hospital late in the evening, was dying. Williams decided to operate early in the morning.
He graduated with honors from the University of Chicago, but Illinois laws at the time did not allow black doctors to work in public hospitals. Without thinking twice, the doctor founded his own Providence hospital, and later on its basis he established a school for nurses, which trained mainly the black population of Chicago. The hospital became the first non-segregated medical facility in the country. He founded the Association of African-American Doctors, and at the end of his life he was recognized at the state level and made honorary chairman National Association surgeons
Dr. Chappelle began his career as an assistant professor at Nashville University. Having demonstrated remarkable abilities in the field of natural sciences, he successfully found a job as a biochemist in the Hachelton laboratory in 1963, where he made a number of important discoveries that allowed the pace of space exploration to accelerate. First, he noticed that even elementary green organisms, such as single-celled algae, produce oxygen. This knowledge is still used to ensure the lives of astronauts entering orbit. In addition, Chappelle studied the reaction of living organisms to light and their interaction with environment. His research made it possible to develop the technology that NASA is now trying to use in the search for life on Mars.
The recipient of the Goldon Bell Award, an annual award for excellence in high-performance computing, and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Award in New York, he has pushed the mathematical and technological sciences forward throughout his life. The Nigerian-born man created the Connection Machine, a family of supercomputers that can calculate quantities up to human brain don't get there. At the Massachusetts Polytechnic Institute, Emegwali worked on a team that was designed to create artificial intelligence, but their developments did not lead to anything in this area, so scientists switched to high-precision computing.
Bath was born in Harlem to African immigrant parents. Her father wrote a column for a local newspaper and was also the first black employee of the New York subway. The Bath family highly valued knowledge, which inspired the girl to apply for a Yeshiva University grant and win it while still in school. So she decided to become a doctor and devote her career to working on vision problems.
Soon Bath became a doctor of medical sciences and began working at the American Institute for the Prevention of Blindness. There, the woman noted that due to the social gap, black people suffer from blindness much more often than white people: they simply did not have time to treat and prevent problems. Bath began to do this too, opening a charity clinic.
Garrett Morgan cannot be called a scientist in the literal sense of the word, but he received the nickname “black Edison” for a reason: this man invented the traffic light, gas mask and chemical composition for straightening curly hair. Morgan came up with the traffic light after he had an accident: apparently, the carelessness of the drivers did its job. In 1923, he patented an “automatic traffic controller,” and was later bought by the American corporation General Electric for $40 million. So, having started repairing sewing machines in Cincinnati, Ohio, Morgan ended his life as an almost blind millionaire who worked on new inventions until of his death.
A professor of statistics at the University of California at Berkeley, he invented mathematical methods for statistical analysis of financial markets (the Rao-Blackwell theorem), which have enriched dozens of modern brokers and businessmen. Blackwell began his career studying economics at the University of Illinois. Afterwards, the young specialist decided not to stop and get a doctorate in economics. At the same time, John von Neumann, a mathematician who made his contribution to almost all the exact sciences of the 20th century, became interested in his work. Blackwell did not take this gesture because at that time black scientists were not taken seriously by the scientific community. It turned out that Neumann was indeed delighted.
The scientist applied to 105 historically black colleges and universities across the country. You couldn’t count on getting a professor’s position at a “white” university. However, Blackwell soon received an invitation to take a professorship at the University of Berkeley, where he worked until the end of his life.
Without Percy Julian, humanity would probably endure excruciating pain for a long time for the most trivial reasons. It was this chemist, who was involved in the synthesis of hormones and other substances from plants, who obtained novocaine, which replaced the cocaine alkaloid. Of course, as has often happened in the history of science, before this American, Novocaine was obtained by a Russian chemist of Jewish origin, Anatoly Eingorn, but it was the patented American version that Julian and his team owned. He synthesized testosterone, progesterone and a number of steroids and devoted part of his life to working on hormonal pills.
IN American history this scientist became one of the most significant figures in the struggle for the rights of the black population. In 1973, he was named an honorary member of the American Academy of Sciences, becoming the second black scientist in the organization after the aforementioned Blackwell.
Sofia Kachinskaya
On the eve of the release of the wonderful film " Hidden figures"(the premiere is expected on April 12), we decided to touch upon such an interesting and almost unknown issue in our area as cult black cinema, as well as the most interesting black actors and actresses.
Samuel L. JacksonThe one and only Jules, the preaching gangster in “ Pulp Fiction" Born in Chatnouga, Tennessee. His father left the family, and little Sam was raised by his mother and grandparents. In general, there was little to predict that Samuel would become a Hollywood star, and a cult one at that. Except " Pulp Fiction"He also has such films as " Django Unchained", several parts " Star Wars», « Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" And " The Hateful Eight».
Eddie MurphyOnce upon a time, this guy could be called the No. 1 black actor - the peak of his popularity came in the 80s. He is still considered the best and most important black comedic actor of our time. He is best known for his role as Axel Foley in the film series Beverly Hills Cop", as well as in the main roles in the films "Trading Places", "Boomerang", " Doctor Dolittle», « Trip to America», « How to steal a skyscraper"and others. Murphy also recorded music albums and voiced several cartoon characters, including Donkey in the cartoon " Shrek"and its sequels.
Halle BerryHalle Berry is the first black actress in cinema history to win an Oscar for Best Actress. She is also a Golden Globe and Emmy winner. Her filmography includes such super-pictures as “ Cloud Atlas", several parts of "X-Men", " Perfect Stranger», « Die but not now"etc. She is also a model, a shark whisperer, Catwoman and just a beauty.
Will SmithAt the beginning of his career, everyone perceived this guy as a comedic, funny guy. Men in Black"and hip-hop artist. But after the release of the wonderful film “ The Pursuit of Happyness", it turned out that he is an excellent dramatic actor (something that, for example, Eddie Murphy failed to achieve). Then there was another biographical drama “ Ali", philosophical picture " Seven lives"and one of his last works" Illusory beauty».
Octavia SpencerYes, in Russia, unfortunately, they are not as familiar with this actress as she deserves. First, she won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in the film Servant" Secondly, where she has not starred: these are TV series “ Ambulance», « Secret materials", "CSI" Crime scene", " The Big Bang Theory", and more than a hundred films, including " Divergent», « Seven lives" and of course " Hidden figures».
Morgan FreemanWe fell in love with this guy as soon as he appeared in the legendary drama " The Shawshank Redemption" He was even nominated for an Oscar in the category “Best Actor” for this film, but received it only 10 years later for his role in the film “ Million Dollar Baby" It is simply impossible to count his iconic roles - there are several dozen of them. This is an absolutely legendary actor and we are sure that someday he will be given an Oscar for special achievements.
Omar SyThe same guy who will remain in our hearts forever, like the guy who played the role of Driss in the film " 1+1 ", for which he received a Cesar Award. He has a lot in common with his main character - Omar was born into a family of a cleaner and a worker from Senegal, as expected, in a poor area, the 4th of 8 children. He also has work in such films as “ Chocolate», « X-Men: Days of Future Past" and etc.
Whoopi GoldbergThe queen of comedy, despite the color of her skin, is universally and popularly loved by Whoopi... And how can you not love her?! She has never had standard beauty, but her talent eclipses all possible boundaries and standards of cinema. One of the few celebrities to have received four major American prestigious awards: Oscar, Grammy, Emmy and Tony. Her collection of awards also includes two Golden Globes, a BAFTA and a Star on the Walk of Fame. Without a doubt, Whoopi Goldberg is one of the biggest black Hollywood stars of all time.
Forest WhitakerThis modest guy with a charming smile became the fourth African-American to receive an Oscar for best male role. The award went to him for his role as the President of Uganda, General Idi Amin, in the film, for which she was nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. Well, global success came to her thanks to the role of Cookie Lyon, the main character in the series “ Empire" The role brought her a Golden Globe.
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He spent his childhood in Chatnouga, Tennessee. His father left the family, and little Sam was raised by his mother and grandparents. In general, there was little to predict that Samuel would become a Hollywood star, and a cult one at that. In addition to “Pulp Fiction,” he also has films such as “Django Unchained” to his credit.", several parts of "Star Wars", "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children", "The Hateful Eight" etc.
Eddie Murphy
Once upon a time this guy could have been called the #1 black actor! — the peak of its popularity occurred in the 80s. Perhaps the best and main black comedic actor of our time. He is best known for his role as Axel Foley in the Beverly Hills Cop film series, as well as for his leading roles in the films Trading Places, Boomerang, Doctor Dolittle, Coming to America, How to Steal a Skyscraper and others. . Murphy also recorded music albums and voiced several cartoon characters, including Donkey in the cartoon “Shrek” and its sequels.
Halle Berry
Halle Berry is the first black actress in cinema history to win an Oscar for Best Actress. She is also a Golden Globe and Emmy winner. Her filmography includes such super-pictures as “Cloud Atlas”, several parts of “X-Men”, “Perfect Stranger”", "Die but not now"etc. She is also a model, shark whisperer, Catwomanand simply beautiful!
Will Smith
At the beginning of his career, everyone perceived this guy as the comedic funnyman of their “Men in Black” and a hip-hop artist. But after the release of the wonderful film “The Pursuit of Happyness,” it turned out that he is an excellent dramatic actor (something that Eddie Murphy never managed to do). Then there was the biographical drama “Ali,” the philosophical film “Seven Lives,” and one of his last works, “Phantom Beauty.”
Octavia Spencer
She is well known to us as a supporting actress in TV series - where she has starred: “Emergency”, “ Secret materials", "CSI" Crime Scene", "Theory big bang", but she deserves better. First, she won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for The Help. Secondly, she starred in more than a hundred films, including Divergent, Seven Lives and, of course, Hidden Figures.
Morgan Freeman
This is an absolutely legendary actor!!! I am sure that someday he will be given an Oscar for special achievements - not a single failed role in his entire life. acting career!!! As soon as he appeared in the legendary drama The Shawshank Redemption, he was immediately nominated for an Oscar in the Best Actor category for this film, but received it only 10 years later for his role in the film Million Dollar Baby. It is simply impossible to count his iconic roles - there are several dozen of them!
Whoopi Goldberg
Queen of comedy, universally and popularly loved Whoopi... And how can you not love her? She has never had unique beauty, but her talent eclipses all possible boundaries and standards of cinema. One of the few celebrities to have received four major American prestigious awards: Oscar, Grammy, Emmy and Tony. Her collection of awards also includes two Golden Globes, a BAFTA and a Star on the Walk of Fame. Undoubtedly, Whoopi Goldberg is one of the brightest Hollywood stars of the 80s and 90s! It’s a pity that there are no roles for her in modern Hollywood ((
Forest Whitaker
This modest guy with a charming smile became the fourth African-American to win an Oscar for Best Actor. The award went to him for his role as the President of Uganda, General Idi Amin, in the film The Last King of Scotland" In our country, he is better known for his iconic role in Jim Jarmusch’s film “Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai”", as well as the films "Phone Booth" and "Platoon" and many others. There is no doubt that he is one of the most talented African American dramatic actors.
Denzel Washington
Not only a wonderful actor, but also a successful producer and director (TV series Grey's Anatomy) and an Oscar-nominated film "Fences", where he played the main role. His list includes such films as “Hurricane”, “Remember the Titans”, “Gangster”, “Wrath”, “Philadelphia”. Winner of two Oscars for Best Actor in the film Training Day and for his supporting role in the film Valor.