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. Married To. Angela Bassett (With Courtney B Vance) - August 16, 1958 (Photo: Angela Bassett via Instagram) - She almost set the "Red Dress Collection" runway on fire! 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. Angela Bassett: Hair: Randy Stodghill at Opus Beauty using Oribe. The Hollywood veterans talked about their trials and tribulations in the industry and . 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. Good morning! Her father, Ron Howard, is a former actor turned Oscar-winning director. In other words, how can kids learn about a great African-American if their parents tell them they can't see the film because of its "high boobie quotient"? Above, clockwise from left: Taraji P. Henson, Mary J. Blige, Angela Bassett, Lynn Whitfield, Halle Berry and Kimberly Elise. 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 is of Italian as well as Lebanese and Portuguese/Brazilian descent. As the title indicates, this TV film chronicles the life and career of Ms. Baker, who rose from poverty in St. Louis to become the toast of France. Loretta Lynn Gave Birth at 16 She Felt 'Sorry' for Her Twins & 2 of Her 6 Kids Died Unexpectedly. 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Kubuya La . 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. but it was more touching as described in the documentary "Chasing a Rainbow.". Also Known As. She may not have always made the right decision of how to fight, but you can't help but admire her for standing up for her own values and the love that she gave to her beloved "rainbow tribe" in trying to show the world that human beings could live together in harmony and that color was not the appropriate way of judging your fellow man. She is a producer and actress, known for Giada at Home 2.0 (2008), Giada Entertains (2016) and Young & Hungry (2014). 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. She is of Hungarian Jewish, Danish, English, and German descent.As Sarah Shahi was born Aahoo Jahansouzshahi in Euless, Texas, to an Iranian father and Spanish-Iranian mother. On the cover only: Viola Davis: Hair: Jamika Wilson. A virtual art auction preview can be viewed by texting WACO2020 to 243-725. THIS HAS BEEN the historical situation for women of color in Hollywood, all of whom are cupped in the palms of mighty forebears. 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. Angela Bassett. She received a BFA in theatre from Southern Oregon University in Ashland and a Master of Fine Arts degree in Acting from the University of California. She served in the IDF for two years, and won the Miss Israel title in 2004.Gal made her film debut in the fourth film of the Fast and Raven-haired beauty Jordana Brewster was born on April 26, 1980 in Panama City, Panama. A surrogate carried the couples twins, son Slater Josiah Vance and daughter Bronwyn Golden Vance. In the 2000s, Whitfield had many supporting roles on television and in films. This lady had lots of blues to sing about. Her mother, Pia (Sundstrm), is a model and aerobics instructor, and her father, Magnus kerman, is an insurance broker. She has been married to Ryan Scott since 2003. Fabulous acting from Lyn Whitfield. All these performances and especially Ms. Whitfield's are excellent throughout. Elizabeth describes Julie Benz was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA on May 1, 1972. 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. 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. [26] In 2022, she set to appear opposite Nicolas Cage and Ron Perlman in the action comedy film, The Retirement Plan. Bassett tweeted after Clinton was defeated in the general election, There are just 1455 days till November 3, 2020. She later co-starred in the films The Slugger's Wife, Silverado, and Jaws: The Revenge. Set braids: Courtney Elzy. "[6] The New York Times added that Whitfield "powerfully captures her [Baker's] passionate determination. In 1997, Bassett married actor Courtney B. Vance. That's why I was always in love with him Roxyx In her early teens she was discovered by one of the biggest modeling agencies in Sweden. Angela Evelyn Bassett born August 16, 1958, is an actress from the United States. 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. Look at the world with wonder - don't be tired about it. The comments section is closed. Kimberly Elise: Hair: Nina J Potts at SixK.LA. This movie does her justice, and it is truly a feast for the eyes and ears, as well as food for thought. She is the eldest of four children and a third-generation BFA graduate from Howard University. His father, James Donald McConaughey, was a Mississippi-born gas station owner who ran an oil pipe supply business. Biel was raised in Boulder, Colorado. On television, Whitfield had recurring roles on Boston Public and Without a Trace in the 2000s. Her mother, Jerri Chastain, is a vegan chef whose family is originally from Kansas, and her stepfather is a fireman. 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. After moving to Margarita Levieva is an American actress. 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. Related: New York State still . 2023 Ghanafuo.com & DM Network. Following graduation, she first garnered attention on the stage by performing with the Black Repertory Company in Washington, D.C. She married playwright/director/actor Vantile Whitfield, one of the company's co-founders and a pioneer of black theatre, in 1974. Clockwise from top left: Photos by Mickalene Thomas and Racquel Chevremont. She was raised in the nearby city of Denville. I had one thought as I was watching her in all her splendor and fame waiting for food that was not to be served to her at the Stork Club: How many of the racists who treated her so awfully were foolish or liars enough to call themselves Christians? And, the problem is, this is EXACTLY the audience that could really benefit from learning about Miss Baker. She was discovered at a young age singing and dancing around a table in a restaurant, where an agent saw her talent and quickly signed her. Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance each have their own way of parenting. DNA. Marg Helgenberger is an established dramatic actress whose prominence has been steadily increasing. 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Her father is of Beautiful and talented actress Mia Maestro was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (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. Bassett also appeared at the 2016 Democratic National Convention, where she introduced survivors of the previous years Charleston church shooting, which she mentioned during her comments. The actress says her 15-year-olds Bronwyn and Slater haven't seen the role for which she got an Oscar nomination but there is a recent one of hers they have loved. Laura got a Fine Arts Born two months premature at four pounds, Kate Noelle Holmes made her first appearance on December 18, 1978, in Toledo, Ohio. From a young age, Isla Amy Lou Adams was born in Vicenza, Veneto, Italy, to American parents, Kathryn (Hicken) and Richard Kent Adams, a U.S. serviceman who was stationed at Caserma Ederle in Italy at the time. Styled by Shiona Turini. I'd tell my 20-year-old self, 'Don't be afraid to do it all. As the Hollywood landscape is, again, recognizing the need for diversity in front of and behind the camera, it is these same veterans who have gone from supporting players to marquee names, the ones who have proven themselves able to carry a film or show to commercial and critical success almost single-handedly. She is the daughter of photographers Marzena Wasikowska and John Reid. She is an actress, known for Interstellar (2014), 88 Minutes (2007) and Battlestar Galactica (2004). Although she initially decided to pass on a modeling career, she went ahead and signed with Ford anyway, to help pay for her University of Natalie Brown was born on May 17, 1973 in Timmins, Ontario, Canada. She was previously married to Edwin M. Figueroa. Lynn Whitfield is 64 years old (birthdate: May 6, 1953). Women of Color actresses including Taraji P. Henson, Mary J. Blige, Angela Bassett, Lynn Whitfield, Halle Berry and Kimberly Elise sat down with The New York Times' T Magazine to discuss the importance of representation in media, as well as some of the issues they have experience . Taraji P. Henson 50, Mary J. Blige 49, Angela Bassett 62, Lynn Whitfield 67, Kimberly Elise 53, Halle Berry 54 . Rags to riches, in which Lynn Whitfield's exhibitionism rivals that of the woman she portrays. She is the co-founder of Deux Femmes Noires. Bassett was raised with her. 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. In the early 20th century there weren't many avenues of success for Black people in America. [7]" Whitfield won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for her role, and said this gave her "the greatest sense of accomplishment and realization of my vision. Along the way, she also trained in dance and acting. Thin Line Between Love & Hate (DVD) Martin Lawrence (Actor), Lynn Whitfield (Actor) Rated: R Format: DVD 450 ratings IMDb 5.6/10.0 DVD from $1.90 Additional DVD options Edition Discs Price New from Used from DVD January 16, 2007 1 $6.78 $1.90 DVD $18.49 $13.00 DVD $52.86 Love Jones/Thin Line Between Love and Hate (DBFE) (DVD) 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. 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. Photo by Mickalene Thomas and Racquel Chevremont. Her mother is Polish and her father is an Australian of British ancestry. He continued to work with bands and study/performing drama at Western Washington University. Julie's father is a Pittsburgh surgeon and her mother is a figure skater. 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. She was voted the Isla Lang Fisher was born on February 3, 1976 in Muscat, Oman, to Scottish parents Elspeth Reid and Brian Fisher, who worked as a banker for the U.N. She spent her early childhood in Bathgate, Scotland, before moving to Perth, Australia with her family in the early 1980s. She discovered dance at the age of nine and Actress | Set design by Jill Nicholls. She has been active in film and television since the late 1980s and has received numerous honors, including two Golden Globe Awards, as well as nominations for an Academy Award and seven Primetime Emmy Awards. She is a former NFL cheerleader and a descendant of a 19th-century Persian Shah. That is a combined net worth with her husband of 25+ years, fellow actor Courtney B. Vance. Alberta Watson, well known to television audiences for her Gemini award-nominated role as Madeline on La Femme Nikita (1997), enjoys a long and diverse career in television and film.A native of Toronto, Watson began performing with a local theater group as a teenager. Her father, Julio Enrique Vergara Robayo, provides cattle to the meat industry. It helped her rise to the heights she rose to and it also caused her to fall as hard as she fell. He is an actor and director, known for Luck (2011), Bosch (2014) and Dexter (2006). She received a Genie Miranda Taylor Cosgrove was born May 14, 1993 in Los Angeles, California, to Christina (Casey) and Tom Cosgrove, who owns a dry-cleaning business. Whitfield fills her character with purpose and determination, and her feud with Walter Winchell is well done. They first met at Yale School of Drama, then became a couple after their paths crossed again in Los Angeles over a decade later. 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. She is an actress and producer, known for Minority Report (2015), Mad Men (2007) and Dead Silence (2007). Nearly 80% of Black female characters have light or medium skin tones, which means that colorism is persistent in representations. Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid. Her first husband, from 1974 to 1978, was Vantile Whitfield. She attended Boston Malin was born in Stockholm, Sweden and raised in Toronto, Canada. It was the premiere of her directorial debut film, Whitney, and Angela Bassett was determined ti hit a high note. "FAMILY REUNION," "GREENLEAF," ANGELA BASSETT AND LYNN WHITFIELD NAMED WINNERS AT 51ST NAACP IMAGE AWARDS Feb 25 2020 Congratulations to those who took home trophies at the51st NAACP Image Awards over the weekend. The reigning queen of country music has pursued a musical career since she was 5. IN 2002, WHEN Halle Berry became the first black woman to win a best actress Academy Award for her role as the forever-yearning widow Leticia Musgrove in Monsters Ball, she wept as she accepted her golden statue. He performed in Seattle at the Annex Theater, New City Festival, and the A.H.A Harry Robinson Hamlin is an American actor of stage, television and films. Jones started her professional acting career as a child, appearing at age 12 in The Treasure Seekers (1996). 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" She attended Trinity High School and Southern Methodist University, studied opera and majored in English. I'd also like to note Vivian Bonnell as Jo's mother, Mayah McCoy as Baker at 8, and Ainslie Currie as Baker at 13. During the 2016 United States presidential election, she endorsed Hillary Clinton for president, saying, Bar none, Clinton would be a magnificent president. Both his parents were teachers, and he has a sister and brother. To submit a letter to the editor for publication, write to. France was far more progressive and tolerant than the U.S. and wasn't threatened by a Black woman's talents. In Born and raised in Elmira, Ontario, Lucas Bryant has made a name for himself in both Canada and the U.S. Bryant has numerous television credits to his name, including Queer as Folk (1999) for Showtime, M.V.P. A fine athlete, Reba McEntire followed in the Kate Mara is an American actress. He graduated from Yale University in 1974 with degrees in Drama and Psychology and Jessica Michelle Chastain was born in Sacramento, California, and was raised in a middle-class household in a Northern California suburb. At the age of 10, her "intangible star quality" was recognized by the Stewart Talent Agency in Chicago, which signed her as both an actress and fashion model. inkblot11 6 August 2003 Josephine Baker (Lynn Whitfield) grew up in poverty and, at a very young age, displayed her talents on Vaudeville. She studied ballet with the Royal Ballet in London before an injury ended her career. She moved to Berlin when she was 18 years old to train as a classical music vocalist. An earlier version of this video included a picture caption that misidentified an actress. Angela Evelyn Bassett born August 16, 1958, is an actress from the United States. Holland was born in Los Angeles, Aly Michalka was born in Torrance, California, to Carrie (Begley), a musician, and Mark Michalka, who owns a contracting company. Halle Berry: Hair: Sara Seward. [12] In 1998, Whitfield had supporting role of an oncologist in the comedy-drama film Stepmom.[13][14]. His mother, Mary Kathleen (McCabe), is a substitute school teacher originally from New Jersey. It brings Glamor of mythic proportions into the living rooms of people, most of whom would never see something comparable today. The family settled in nearby Murrysville, when Julie was two, and she started ice skating at age three. An earlier version of this video included a picture caption for an image of a black actress. She likewise made her own songs and carried out for family members when she was young. She is the daughter of Kathleen Ann (Craft), a philanthropist, and Martin Joseph Holmes, Sr., a lawyer. Your anaconda definitely wants some. In 1997, Bassett married actor Courtney B. Vance. His father, Charles John Cooper, who was of Irish descent, was a stockbroker. The event, which is a free and open public benefit program, will stream on WACO's Facebook and YouTube channels on Sunday, September 13th, at 6:00 pm (PDT). She is also a Saturn Award winner with Jessica Biel, has become one of Hollywood's most sought-out actresses. Her love of movies was shared by her maternal grandmother, Estelle Devall Butler, who exposed her to them. They have always had the range and ability to do so, but now they also have leverage. The Great Angela Bassett does a wonderful part as Ruby~ Left by her husband with a 15 y.o. Is Angela basset and Lynn whitfield related? She is an actress, known for The Tall Man (2012), Shattered (2007) and Stargate SG-1 (1997). Almost 20 years on, Berry remains the only African-American woman to win a best actress Oscar. Type above and press Enter to search. Don't wait around for a better time.'. Angela is perhaps best known . He was raised in Roseville, Minnesota. Lynn Whitfield Josephine Baker Angela Bassett Tina Turner Halle Berry Dorothy Dandridge Queen Latifah Bessie Smith Diana Ross Billie Holiday biopics Black legends Nov 22, 2019 ms-mosley-ifunastyyy reblogged this from luvmangosdope 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. If they had used a few photographic techniques, they could have made this a PG movie and appropriate for all. She is a multi-talented performer and producer hailing from Detroit, MI. His father, James Chester Reynolds, was a food wholesaler, and his mother, Tamara Lee "Tammy" (Stewart), worked as a retail-store saleswoman. [15] She also had a recurring role on Hit the Floor[16] and appeared as the abusive mother of April (Rochelle Aytes) on Mistresses. Book. Mickalene Thomas is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist who addresses female sexuality, beauty and power in her work. On January 21, 2013, Bassett attended Obamas second public inauguration. But, will Josephine ever be truly happy? Keshia Knight Pulliam. She is an actress and producer, known for Scrubs (2001), Smile (2022) and Devious Maids (2013). Sections of this page. 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. [4] In the movie, she appeared nude on-screen. After earning his degree, he spent a year and a half working as an economic consultant before moving to Los Angeles to Scott Speedman was born in London, England, to Scottish parents, Mary (Campbell), a primary school teacher, and Roy Speedman, a department store buyer. Golden Globe Award (2023) Golden Globe Award (1994): Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy. She graduated with honors in 2001 with a . Email or phone . Created By Olivia Brown. Her father, Alden Brewster, is an American-born investment banker, who has English, Elysia Rotaru was born on November 9, 1984 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He also played Mister Sinister in a deleted scene of The New Mutants and Legion, Brogan from Shrek Forever After, and other films and shows including Sucker Punch, Million Dollar Arm, Felicity toiled away for 20 years in ill fated television shows, Broadway plays, and independent films in the shadow of her successful husband, actor William H. Macy. In Junior High school, she performed with her musical siblings, aka the Singing McEntires. . By age 13, she was an accomplished surfer and well-respected in the surfing world. I enjoyed this movie but felt there was one major problem that prevented it from being an even better film. His mother married his adoptive father, director Christopher Cain, when Dean was three. Did James Mitchell play college football? She is an actress, known for Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (2004), Fever Pitch (2005) and The Grudge (2004). She became internationally known for playing Kim Bauer in the series 24 (2001); Danielle in the teen comedy film The Girl Next Door (2004) and Carly Jones in the horror remake House of Wax (2005). Actress and philanthropist Rooney Mara was born on April 17, 1985 in Bedford, New York. Makeup: Autumn Moultrie at the Wall Group. 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