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Has a Black Actress Won Best Actress?

Published in Film 1 min read

Yes, several Black actresses have won the Academy Award for Best Actress.

Notable Black Actresses Who Won Best Actress:

  • Halle Berry won in 2002 for her role in Monster's Ball.
  • Whoopi Goldberg won in 1991 for her role in Ghost.
  • Hattie McDaniel became the first Black actress to win an Academy Award in 1940 for her role in Gone with the Wind.

These are just a few examples of Black actresses who have achieved this prestigious award, demonstrating the talent and excellence within the Black community in Hollywood.

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