20 Most Beautiful Black Actresses of the 1960s Then and Now

We wanted to celebrate the beauty and talent of black actresses who appeared in Hollywood movies during a special time known as the "golden era" of the 1960s. Our special list features actresses who not only acted in movies but also helped shape the history of cinema and showed us the different experiences of black people. So, let’s explore the amazing stories of these actresses from the 1960s to today. Be sure to watch our video that highlights the 20 most beautiful black actresses from the 1960s then and now, and if you think we missed someone special, please tell us in the comments below! Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:30 Judy Pace 01:42 Brenda Sykes 02:44 Rosalind Cash 03:39 Nichelle Nichols 04:46 Teresa Graves 05:47 Mary Wilson 06:43 Leslie Uggams 07:37 Beverly Johnson 08:39 Vonetta McGee 09:35 Lola Falana 10:40 Pam Grier 11:44 Gloria Hendry 12:45 Diahann Carroll 14:03 Barbara McNair 15:01 Carol Speed 16:10 Paula Kelly 17:04 Diana Ross 18:03 Ruby Dee 19:03 Diana Patricia Sands 19:51 Cicely Tyson