Chanté Adams

A League of Their Own
Known for: Winning the Sundance Special Jury Award for Breakthrough Performance in 2017.

Uzo Aduba

In Treatment
Known for: Being one of only two actors to win an Emmy Award in both the comedy and drama categories for the same role.

Sheila Atim

The Woman King
Known for: Stealing scenes in The Underground Railroad and Bruised.

Tiffany Boone

Nine Perfect Strangers
Known for: Strong supporting roles in television dramas.

Tabitha Brown

Tab Time, The Chi
Known for: Turning cooking tutorials into a recipe for success as a professional actress.

Nicole Byer

Grand Crew, Nicole Byer: BBW (Big Beautiful Weirdo)
Known for: Earning Emmy nominations as the host of Nailed It.

Michelle Buteau

First Wives Club
Known For: Netflix greenlit her upcoming scripted series, Survival of the Thickest.

Viola Davis

The First Lady, The Woman King
Known for: Being the first Black actor to win an Oscar, an Emmy and a Tony Award – the Triple Crown of Acting.

Danielle Deadwyler

The Harder They Fall, Station Eleven
Known for: Delivering unforgettable dramatic performances.

Aunjanue Ellis

King Richard, 61st Street
Known for: Dynamic supporting and lead roles, which have garnered Emmy and SAG Award nominations.

Cynthia Erivo

Genius: Aretha, Wicked
Known for: Winning Tony, Emmy and Grammy awards for her work in film and theater.

Tiffany Haddish

The Card Counter
Known for: Comedic acting and stand-
up routines, which have earned her a Primetime Emmy and a Grammy.

Reggina Hall

Master, Black Monday
Known For: Signing a first-look deal to develop and produce TV projects for Showtime.

Brittney Johnson

Wicked
Known for: Being the first Black woman to portray Glinda in Wicked.

Regina King

The Harder They Fall
Known for: Earning four Primetime Emmy Awards and an Oscar.

Nia Long

The Best Man: The Final Chapters
Known for: A film and television career spanning more than three decades.

Lashana Lynch

The Woman King, No Time To Die
Known for: Being the first Black woman to play a 007.

TS Madison

BROS, The Perfect Find
Known for: Being the first Black trans woman to star in and executive-produce her own reality show in 2021.

Marsai Martin

Black-ish
Known For: Creating production company Genius Entertainment.

Wunmi Mosaku

Loki
Known for: Winning a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Damilola, Our Loved Boy.

Niecy Nash

Claws
Known for: Being a three-time Emmy-nominated actress.

Ruth Negga

Passing
Known for: Films that have garnered Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations.

Thandiwe Newton

God’s Country
Known for: Winning a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Crash.

Keke Palmer

Nope
Known for: Being a daytime talk-show host and Emmy Award–
winning actress.

Teyonah Parris

WandaVision, The Marvels
Known for: Roles that establish Black women’s presence in both fictional worlds and real life.

Wanda Sykes

The Upshaws
Known for: Winning a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Show.

Tessa Thompson

Passing
Known for: Being an all-around actress who has starred in everything from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the Creed franchise.

Zendaya

Euphoria
Known for: Being the youngest actress to win an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.

Taraji P. Henson

Annie Live! Known For: Starring as Shug Avery in the upcoming remake of The Color Purple.

Tracee Ellis Ross

Black-ish Known For: Receiving five Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.

Angela Bassett

9-1-1 Known For: Being the highest paid woman of color in Broadcast television history.