Women on Film: 5 Black Actresses Running It in Hollywood

Women on Film: 5 Black Actresses Running It in Hollywood


Kerry Washington

Shonda Rhimes’ thrilling hit Scandal stars Kerry Washington. Upon the season four premier, Scandal jumped six percent from its premier last year and garnered 11.9 million viewers.

Washington is also trying her hand at producing in an upcoming HBO movie. Confirmation will detail Clarence Thomas’s controversial Supreme Court hearing, “which ignited a dual media firestorm about sexism and racism when Anita Hill testified that Thomas had sexually harassed her,” according to Vulture. The Scandal actress is also lending her talents in front of the camera as she takes on the role of Hill.

Black Enterprise and Film Life present The 19th Annual American Black Film Festival June 11-June 14 in New York City. To register now and find out more visit, ABFF.com. Join us at The American Black Film Festival, the largest gathering for film and TV enthusiasts.


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