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Black Female Actress Biography
Whether she's playing a bank robber in Set It Off (1996), a woman on a mission in Independence Day (1996), the responsible older sister on Soul Food (1997) or an FBI agent role on two seasons of the poorly named Lifetime drama 1-800-Missing (2004-2006), Vivica leaves a strong impression. And she has a cool name.
We just won't mention Booty Call (1997) or Boat Trip (2002).
1. Gabrielle Union
Gabrielle first caught my attention in Bring It On (2000) — no easy feat considering the strength of that cast overall (Eliza Dushku! Kirsten Dunst! Eliza Dushku!). Some of her roles since then have annoyed me (most notably, her star turn as a stereotypical controlling bitch in Deliver Us From Evie), but as a general rule, I pay attention when she's on screen.
And I loved her guest appearance in Friends in 2001, where Ross and Joey fight over her so ridiculously that she finally shuns them both. She should have hooked up with Rachel instead.
2. Erica Hubbard
I love Lincoln Heights (2007) and Erica Hubbard is one of the reasons why (her and the excellent actress who plays her younger sister). Hubbard imbues budding artist Cassie with just the right amount of teen angst, longing, and confusion.
She was good in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005), too.
3. Alfre Woodard
What is there to say about Alfre that hasn't already been said by practically every critic in America over the last 30 years? Her recent role on Desperate Housewives notwithstanding, she's known for the high quality of her roles, and she brings a depth and gravitas to every part she plays.
Some of her standout roles for me were in the movies Passion Fish (1992), Crooklyn (1994), and Love and Basketball (2000).
4. Loretta Devine
I've been a fan of Loretta's since her small role in A Different World (1987-88), but she really impressed me in Waiting to Exhale (1995), and her many seasons on the TV show Boston Public (2000-2005). Like Woodard, she adds depth to a character just by showing up.
Ace pretty much sums it up in The divine Miss Loretta Devine when she says, "take a moment to think about all the little moments of happiness that Loretta Devine has brought you over the years."
5. Angela Bassett
Angela's career has faltered a bit in the last several years, but I still remember how wowed I was with her acting (and her arms!) in What's Love Got to Do With It (1993). She cemented her status as a woman to reckon with on How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998) and made a lasting impression in-between in 1995's Waiting to Exhale (who doesn't remember the scene of her lighting her cheating husband's car on fire?)
One of her most recent roles was in the award-winning film Akeelah and the Bee (2007). With roles in three movies currently in post-production, I'm hoping 2008 will be the year of Angela's big comeback.
Black Female Actress Biography
Whether she's playing a bank robber in Set It Off (1996), a woman on a mission in Independence Day (1996), the responsible older sister on Soul Food (1997) or an FBI agent role on two seasons of the poorly named Lifetime drama 1-800-Missing (2004-2006), Vivica leaves a strong impression. And she has a cool name.
We just won't mention Booty Call (1997) or Boat Trip (2002).
1. Gabrielle Union
Gabrielle first caught my attention in Bring It On (2000) — no easy feat considering the strength of that cast overall (Eliza Dushku! Kirsten Dunst! Eliza Dushku!). Some of her roles since then have annoyed me (most notably, her star turn as a stereotypical controlling bitch in Deliver Us From Evie), but as a general rule, I pay attention when she's on screen.
And I loved her guest appearance in Friends in 2001, where Ross and Joey fight over her so ridiculously that she finally shuns them both. She should have hooked up with Rachel instead.
2. Erica Hubbard
I love Lincoln Heights (2007) and Erica Hubbard is one of the reasons why (her and the excellent actress who plays her younger sister). Hubbard imbues budding artist Cassie with just the right amount of teen angst, longing, and confusion.
She was good in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005), too.
3. Alfre Woodard
What is there to say about Alfre that hasn't already been said by practically every critic in America over the last 30 years? Her recent role on Desperate Housewives notwithstanding, she's known for the high quality of her roles, and she brings a depth and gravitas to every part she plays.
Some of her standout roles for me were in the movies Passion Fish (1992), Crooklyn (1994), and Love and Basketball (2000).
4. Loretta Devine
I've been a fan of Loretta's since her small role in A Different World (1987-88), but she really impressed me in Waiting to Exhale (1995), and her many seasons on the TV show Boston Public (2000-2005). Like Woodard, she adds depth to a character just by showing up.
Ace pretty much sums it up in The divine Miss Loretta Devine when she says, "take a moment to think about all the little moments of happiness that Loretta Devine has brought you over the years."
5. Angela Bassett
Angela's career has faltered a bit in the last several years, but I still remember how wowed I was with her acting (and her arms!) in What's Love Got to Do With It (1993). She cemented her status as a woman to reckon with on How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998) and made a lasting impression in-between in 1995's Waiting to Exhale (who doesn't remember the scene of her lighting her cheating husband's car on fire?)
One of her most recent roles was in the award-winning film Akeelah and the Bee (2007). With roles in three movies currently in post-production, I'm hoping 2008 will be the year of Angela's big comeback.
Black Female Actress
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Black Female Actress
Black Female Actress
Black Female Actress
Black Female Actress
Black Female Actress
Black Female Actress
Black Female Actress
Black Female Actress
Black Female Actress
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