Black Women in Film Who Delivered Unforgettable and Commanding Performances

This article highlights 30 memorable Black actresses and their commanding performances in film and television. It features a reverse-ordered list, celebrating pioneers like Dorothy Dandridge and Lena Horne, alongside contemporary talents such as Anika Noni Rose and Alfre Woodard, emphasizing their impact on cinema and their enduring legacies.

• GAME Beloved
• GAME The Princess and the Frog
• GAME Stormy Weather
• GAME Grey's Anatomy
• GAME Do the Right Thing
• GAME Waiting to Exhale
• GAME Diary of a Mad Black Woman
• GAME Carmen Jones
• GAME Jackie Brown
• GAME Dreamgirls
• GAME Foxy Brown
• GAME This Is Us