50 Gorgeous Celebrities With Black Hair

Can you keep up with celebrity hair trends? It seems every other week, there’s something new, regurgitated that somehow takes over our Instagram feeds. To be fair, celebs tend to have nearly unlimited access to hair pros that are always on the cusp of what’s new or coming down the pipeline. And introducing them to the masses and giving them that “must-try” appeal. The color that always seems to gain traction is black, hence the never-ending fleet of celebrities with black hair. Here are 50 celebrities with black hair.

1. Beyoncé

Beyonc	Information
Full Name	Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter
Birthdate	September 4, 1981
Birthplace	Houston, Texas, U.S.
Other Names	Queen Bey
Occupation	Singer, songwriter, businesswoman
Known For	Boundary-pushing artistry and vocal performances
Career Highlights	Member of Destiny’s Child, one of the best-selling

Beyoncé, full name Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, actress, and dancer. Beyoncé As a legend of the world music market, the influence of the big sister Beyoncé on the public is undisputed over the years. She has reached the milestone of more than 300 million followers thanks to her outstanding achievements in music over the past 2 decades.

This powerful sister always makes people “stand still” every time she posts super cool and disruptive images on Instagram. She has won numerous awards throughout her career, including 28 Grammy Awards, making her the most-awarded female artist in Grammy history.

2. Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian	Information
Full Name	Kimberly Noel Kardashian (formerly West)
Birthdate	October 21, 1980
Birthplace	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Other Names	Keeks; Kim Kardashian West
Occupations	Media personality, socialite, businesswoman, model, actress
Years Active	2003–present
Movement	Prison reform
Spouses	Damon Thomas, Kris Humphries, Kanye West
Children	4
Parents	Robert Kardashian, Kris Jenner
Family	Kardashian family
Media Attention	Gained wider notice after the release of a sex tape
Reality TV Career	Starred in “Keeping Up with the Kardashians”
Fashion Ventures	Co-founded Dash, founded KKW Beauty, KKW Fragrance, Skims
Film Credits	Appeared in various films including “Disaster Movie”
Political Activism	Advocates for prison reform and clemency
Personal Wealth	Estimated worth US$1.8 billion (as of 2022)
Relationship	Formerly married to Kanye West, four children together

Kim Kardashian rose to fame in the mid-2000s as a result of her appearances on the reality TV show “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” which chronicled the daily lives of her family. She has also surpassed 300 million followers on instagram thanks to her outstanding talent in many fields. Outside of work, she is also known for her willingness to spend when owning dozens of supercars and million-dollar mansions.

3. Rihanna

Rihanna	Information
Full Name	Robyn Rihanna Fenty
Birthdate	February 20, 1988
Birthplace	Saint Michael, Barbados
Occupations	Singer, Actress, Businesswoman
Years Active	2003-present
Notable Albums	“Music of the Sun” (2005), “Good Girl Gone Bad” (2007), “Anti” (2016)
Notable Singles	“Umbrella”, “Rude Boy”, “Only Girl (In the World)”, “Diamonds”
Awards	9 Grammy Awards, 13 American Music Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards, 6 Guinness World Records, and more
Musical Genres	Pop, dancehall, R&B, EDM, adult contemporary
Notable Collaborations	Drake, Eminem, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Ne-Yo, Shakira
Philanthropy	Founder of Clara Lionel Foundation, supports humanitarian causes
Business Ventures	Fenty Beauty, fashion house Fenty under LVMH
Acting Career	Major roles in films like “Battleship”, “Home”, “Ocean’s 8”
Accolades	Time’s 100 Most Influential People (2012, 2018), Forbes’ Highest-Paid Celebrities (2012, 2014)
Net Worth	Estimated $1.4 billion (as of 2023)
Ambassador Role	Barbadian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

Rihanna gained international fame in the mid-2000s with her debut single “Pon de Replay” and has since released numerous hit songs and albums. Singer Diamond has 149 million followers on Instagram thanks to her talent in many different fields. Rihanna’s Westbury Road Company has released Lift Me Up – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’s theme song in collaboration. While in business, she has also been popular with customers with her product lines, including her beauty line, Fenty Beauty, and lingerie line, Savage X Fenty.

4. Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie	Information
Full Name	Angelina Jolie
Birthdate	June 4, 1975
Birthplace	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Citizenship	United States
Occupations	Actress, Filmmaker, Humanitarian
Years Active	1982–present
Spouses	Jonny Lee Miller, Billy Bob Thornton, Brad Pitt
Children	6
Parents	Jon Voight (father), Marcheline Bertrand (mother)
Relatives	James Haven (brother), Barry Voight (uncle), Chip Taylor (uncle)
Awards	Academy Award, three Golden Globe Awards
Special Envoy	Special Envoy to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
High Commissioner	António Guterres, Filippo Grandi
Acclaimed Filmography	Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001), Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005), Maleficent (2014), Eternals (2021)
Notable Humanitarian Work	Advocate for refugees, Promoter of conservation, education, and women’s rights
Honors	Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, Honorary Dame Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
Personal Life	Divorced from Jonny Lee Miller, Billy Bob Thornton, and Brad Pitt; Mother of six children
Ethnicity	German, Slovak, French-Canadian ancestry; Claimed partial Indigenous (Iroquois) ancestry
Film Career	Debut in Lookin’ to Get Out (1982); Breakthrough role in Hackers (1995); Academy Award for Girl, Interrupted (1999)
Public Recognition	Cited as one of the most powerful and influential people in the American entertainment industry
Beauty and Media	Often recognized as the world’s most beautiful woman

Angelina Jolie was born on 4 June 1975 in California. Beauty and talent – ​​that’s what no one can deny Angelina Jolie. Jolie began her career acting in the mid-1990s and gained widespread recognition for her role in the 1999 film “Girl, Interrupted,” for which she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She has also directed several films, including “Unbroken” and “By the Sea.”

5. Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez	Information
Full Name	Selena Marie Gomez
Birthdate	July 22, 1992
Birthplace	Grand Prairie, Texas, U.S.
Occupations	Singer, actress, producer, businesswoman
Years Active	2002–present
Organization	Rare Beauty
Works	Solo discography, songs, performances, videography
Genres	Pop, dance-pop, electropop
Labels	Walt Disney, Hollywood, Interscope
Formerly of	Selena Gomez & the Scene
Musical Artist	Musical artist
Television Series	Wizards of Waverly Place
Films	Spring Breakers, The Dead Don’t Die
Voice Acting	Hotel Transylvania film franchise (as Mavis)
Production Company	July Moon Productions
Netflix Series	13 Reasons Why, Living Undocumented
HBO Max Series	Selena + Chef
Hulu Series	Only Murders in the Building
Albums	Stars Dance, Revival, Rare
Billboard Rankings	Topped US Billboard 200, multiple US top-ten entries
Awards and Recognition	Billboard’s Woman of the Year, Guinness World Records, Time’s 100 most influential people
Philanthropy	UNICEF ambassador, involvement in charitable organizations
Family Background	Mexican and Italian ancestry, strong Catholic background
Education	High school diploma achieved through homeschooling

Selena Gomez was born on July 22, 1992, in Texas. Throughout her career, Gomez has received numerous awards and honors, including several People’s Choice Awards, Billboard Women in Music Awards, and American Music Awards. In addition, she is also the female artist who owns the most followed instagram page with more than 414 million followers. She has been named one of the most influential people in the world by Time magazine.

6. Katy Perry

Katy Perry	Information
Full Name	Katy Perry
Birthdate	October 25, 1984 (age 38)
Birthplace	Santa Barbara, California, U.S.
Occupations	Singer, Songwriter, Television Personality
Years Active	2001–present
Works	Songs, Discography, Performances, Videography
Spouse	Russell Brand (m. 2010; div. 2012)
Partner(s)	Orlando Bloom (2016–present; engaged)
Children	1
Relatives	Frank Perry (uncle)
Musical Career	Pop, Rock, Disco
Instruments	Vocals, Guitar
Labels	Red Hill, Java, Columbia, Capitol
Camp Style Influence	Dubbed the “Queen of Camp” by Vogue and Rolling Stone
Early Career	Released gospel record titled “Katy Hudson” (2001), moved to secular music
Albums and Success	Rose to fame with “One of the Boys” (2008), achieved U.S. number one singles, “Teenage Dream” (2010) produced five U.S. number one singles, “Prism” (2013) had two U.S. number one singles, Las Vegas concert residency titled “Play” (2021–present)
Commercial Success	Best-selling music artist with over 143 million records sold worldwide, most RIAA diamond certified singles for any female artist (4), all studio albums released under Capitol surpassed one billion streams on Spotify individually
Accolades	Billboard Spotlight Award, Guinness World Records, Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards, Brit Award, Juno Award
Beyond Music	Released autobiographical documentary “Katy Perry: Part of Me” (2012), voiced Smurfette in The Smurfs film series, launched her own shoe line “Katy Perry Collections” (2017), judge on American Idol since 2018
Personal Background	Born to Pentecostal pastors Mary Christine and Maurice Keith Hudson, English, German, Irish, and Portuguese ancestry, niece of film director Frank Perry, siblings: younger brother David (also a singer), older sister Angela
Challenges and Upbringing	Strict religious upbringing, frequent moves and financial struggles, attended religious schools and camps, limited exposure to non-religious music, early completion of GED requirements
Transition to Secular Music	Signed with Red Hill Records, moved to Los Angeles, adopted stage name “Katy Perry,” signed with Capitol Records
Influence and Impact	Influential in modern pop music, videos with over one billion views on Vevo and YouTube, recognized as one of the highest-earning women in music by Forbes

Katy Perry was born in 1984 in California and has British, Irish, Portuguese, and German blood. When she was young, she showed her singing talent when studying at the Western Academy of Music. Her song “Dark Horse” was sued by male rapper Flame for plagiarism of the song “Joyful Noise” – his Grammy-winning song. With her singing and composing talent, she has an instagram page with nearly 200 million followers.

7. Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez	Information
Full Name	Jennifer Lynn Affleck (née Lopez)
Known As	J.Lo
Birthdate	July 24, 1969
Birthplace	The Bronx, New York City, U.S.
Occupations	Actress, Dancer, Singer
Career Highlights	First Hispanic actress to earn over $1 million for a film
Notable Films	Selena, Anaconda, Out of Sight, The Wedding Planner
Achievements	Considered a Latin pop culture icon
Musical Genres	Pop, R&B, Latin, Hip Hop, Dance
Labels	Work, Epic, Island, Capitol, Hitco
Parents	David López (father), Guadalupe Rodríguez (mother)
Siblings	Leslie López (older sister), Lynda López (younger sister)
Education	Attended Holy Family School
Philanthropy	Charitable foundation

Jennifer Lopez was born in 1969 in New York City into a poor family. Although more than 50 years old, her seductive curves and toned body still make J.Lo stand out in all the events she attends. But even so, she still thought she had to be thinner. “I used to think that I was fat because of my curves. But I’ve come to realize that health and a good mood are more important than being thin.” J.Lo shared. 

8. Mila Kunis

Mila Kunis	Information
Full Name	Milena Markovna “Mila” Kunis
Date of Birth	August 14, 1983
Birthplace	Chernivtsi, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union (now Ukraine)
Nationality	American
Occupation	Actress
Known for	Jackie Burkhart on “That ’70s Show”
Breakout Film Role	“Forgetting Sarah Marshall” (2008)
Critical Acclaim	Marcello Mastroianni Award for Best Young Actor or Actress for “Black Swan”
Major Films	“Max Payne” (2008), “The Book of Eli” (2010), “Friends with Benefits” (2011), “Oz the Great and Powerful” (2013), “Ted” (2012), “Bad Moms” (2016), and more
Voice Acting	Meg Griffin on “Family Guy”
Spouse	Ashton Kutcher (married in 2015)
Children	2
Education	Attended Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School, Fairfax High School
Ethnicity	Ashkenazi Jewish (96% to 98%)
Languages	Fluent in English and Russian
Net Worth	Estimated at $75 million (as of 2021)

Mila Kunis, full name Milena Markovna “Mila” Kunis, is an American actress, although she was born in Ukraine. Despite being a mother of two, actress Mila Kunis is still beautiful, hot, and sexy, likened to a ‘walking fire’. At first, the name Mila Kunis was only known to the Hollywood entertainment world when she was an 18-year-old girl with a love affair “following” the aura of the Home Alone prodigy, M. Culkin, who was at that time “young”. Mila is not afraid of paparazzi because she considers herself not a celebrity, but just a hard-working actress.

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9. Lucy Liu

Lucy Liu	Information
Full Name	Lucy Liu
Birthdate	December 2, 1968
Birthplace	Jackson Heights, Queens, New York City, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Actress
Notable Roles	Ling Woo in “Ally McBeal” Alex Munday in “Charlie’s Angels” Joan Watson in “Elementary” Master Viper in “Kung Fu Panda” Silvermist in “Tinker Bell” series
Filmography	“Payback” “Shanghai Noon” “Chicago” “Kill Bill: Volume 1” “Lucky Number Slevin” “The Man with the Iron Fists” “Set It Up” “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” (latest)
Education	New York University University of Michigan
Languages	English, Mandarin
Philanthropy	Ambassador for U.S. Fund for UNICEF Supporter of Human Rights Campaign Collaboration with Heinz to combat iron deficiency anemia and malnutrition in infants and children
Other Interests	Meditation, Chinese philosophy, studying various religions
Family	Son named Rockwell (born in 2015)
Membership	Committee of 100 (Chinese-American organization)

Lucy Liu, full name Lucy Alexis Liu, is an American actress, and has parents who are of Taiwanese descent. She started her acting career by acting in hot movies. She resonated with the role of “angel Alex” in “Charlie’s Angels” (2000). In 2004, for the role of cold-blooded female assassin O-Ren in the movie “Kill Bill vol.1”, Lucy Liu won the award for Best Villain at the MTV Movie Awards.

10. Cardi B

Cardi B	Information
Full Name	Cardi B
Birthdate	October 11, 1992 (age 30)
Birthplace	New York City, U.S.
Other Names	Belcalis Almánzar-Cephus
Education	Borough of Manhattan Community College
Occupations	Rapper, songwriter, actress
Years Active	2015–present
Spouse	Offset ​(m. 2017)​
Children	2
Awards	Grammy Award, Billboard Music Awards, Guinness World Records, American Music Awards, BET Hip Hop Awards, ASCAP Awards
Genres	Hip hop
Labels	KSR, Atlantic
Distinct Aggressive Flow	Known for distinct aggressive flow and outspoken lyrics
Reality TV Series	Appeared on VH1’s Love & Hip Hop: New York
Debut Album	“Invasion of Privacy” (2018) – Debuted at number one on the Billboard 200
Billboard Achievements	First female rapper to top the Hot 100 with a solo song in the 21st century
Commercial Success	Hit singles: “Bodak Yellow,” “I Like It,” “WAP,” and “Up”
Influential Figure	Recognized as one of the most influential female rappers of all time
Cultural Background	Afro-Latina, with Dominican and Trinidadian heritage
Philanthropic Efforts	Active involvement in charity work and philanthropic endeavors

Cardi B, full name Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, is the son of a Trinidadian and Tobago mother and a Dominican father. Cardi B has a spectacular ‘makeover’, from a poor ‘cinderella’ overcoming life’s obstacles to becoming rich, successful, a member of the luxury modern entertainment kingdom. At the age of 30, Cardi B often does not hide her pride when she has the opportunity to talk about her life, but often the conversation only takes place with women who come to get nails done at Jenny Bui’s salon. 

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11. Zoe Saldana

Zoe Saldana	Information
Full Name	Zoë Yadira Saldaña Nazario
Birthdate	June 19, 1978
Birthplace	Passaic, New Jersey, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years Active	1999–present
Spouse	Marco Perego-Saldaña (m. 2013)
Children	3
Notable Films	Avatar, Star Trek, Guardians of the Galaxy
Highest-Grossing Film Actress	Second-highest-grossing film actress as of 2023
Accolades	Named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2023
Breakthrough Roles	Nyota Uhura in Star Trek, Neytiri in Avatar
Bilingual Upbringing	Raised bilingual in English and Spanish
Dance Background	Trained dancer with a passion for ballet
Challenges Overcome	Overcame adversity and loss during childhood
Racial Identity	Embraces her own unique way of being Black

Zoe Saldana, full name Zoë Yadira Saldaña-Perego, is an American actress and her parents are Dominican with Puerto Rican ancestry. Zoe’s childhood was incomplete because her father died suddenly in a traffic accident when she was only 9 years old. Zoe’s acting career began to receive much attention when she played the supporting role of Anamaria in the blockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) when she was only 23 years old.

12. Megan Fox

Megan Fox	Information
Full Name	Megan Denise Fox
Birthdate	May 16, 1986
Birthplace	Oak Ridge, Tennessee, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years Active	2001–present
Spouse	Brian Austin Green (m. 2010; div. 2021)
Children	3
Other Names	Avriel & the Sequoias
Breakthrough Role	Mikaela Banes in “Transformers”
Notable Films	“Jennifer’s Body,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen”
Awards and Nominations	2 Scream Awards, 4 Teen Choice Awards
Modeling Career	Featured in Maxim, Rolling Stone, and FHM magazines
Early Life	Born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee; raised in Rockwood, Tennessee
Education	Attended Catholic school for 12 years
Recent Achievements	Featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

Megan Fox used to be a famous hot icon on the screen, for many years topping the list of “The most attractive woman in the world”. The actress once stated: “All women in Hollywood are known as sex symbols but this is okay if they know how to take advantage of it.” Last year, Fox starred in the dramatic comedy Big Gold Brick, alongside Oscar Isaac, Andy García, Lucy Hale and Emory Cohen, directed by Brian Petsos.

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13. Emilia Clarke

Emilia Clarke	Information
Full Name	Emilia Isobel Euphemia Rose Clarke
Birthdate	October 23, 1986
Birthplace	London, England
Nationality	British
Alma Mater	Drama Centre London
Occupation	Actress
Known For	Daenerys Targaryen in “Game of Thrones”
Years Active	2009–present
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Varies (usually blue or green)
Notable Roles	Sarah Connor in “Terminator Genisys”
Height	5 feet 2 inches (1.57 meters)
Other Information	Emilia Clarke has Indian ancestry on her mother’s side

Emilia Clarke, full name Emilia Isobel Euphemia Rose Clarke, is an English actress. Her career was noticed when taking on the lead role in the movie “Game of Thrones”, then the series “Secret Invasion” of Marvel – the superhero universe. When the covid-19 pandemic broke out, she and her friends organized many donations to support artists and people in financial difficulty. Currently, she often posts photos of her daily life on her Instagram page with nearly 30 million followers.

14. Issa Rae

Issa Rae	Information
Full Name	Issa Rae
Birthdate	January 12, 1985
Birthplace	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Other Names	Joissa Diop-Diame
Alma Mater	Stanford University (BA)
Occupations	Actress, writer, producer
Years Active	2011–present
Notable Work	Awkward Black Girl, Insecure
Spouse	Louis Diame (married in 2021)
YouTube Series	Awkward Black Girl
Television Series	Insecure
Voice Work	Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Beyond the Spider-Verse, Hair Love (Academy Award-winning short film)
Education	Bachelor of Arts in African and African-American Studies
Advocacy	Civil rights, women’s rights, equality, social justice
Philanthropy	Raised funds for the Sterling Family Trust
Impact	Changing public perception of South Los Angeles community
Awards	Shorty Award, Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy nominations
Notable Quotes	“I’m rooting for everybody Black”
Recognition	Forbes ’30 Under 30′ list (2012)
Partnerships	Google Assistant, Atlantic Records, WarnerMedia
Production Company	Hoorae
Personal Life	Married to Louis Diame

Issa Rae, full name Jo-Issa Rae Diop, was born in California to African parents. She is married to businessman boyfriend of 9 years – Louis Diame in 2021. According to estimates, she has earned more than 4 million dollars with her impressive acting career. Last year, she was on Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Rae is the voice actress for the character Jessica Drew/Spider-Man (2023).

You can rock Issa Rae’s signature black girl magic hair by sporting an edgy young rapper-inspired hairstyle. These hairstyles are often characterized by bold cuts and dark shades that enhance the overall appearance. To achieve this look, ask your stylist for a choppy bob or a short buzz cut and complete it with a jet-black dye for that full-on black girl magic vibe.

15. Sofia Carson

Sofia Carson	Information
Full Name	Sofia Carson
Birthdate	April 10, 1993
Birthplace	Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Occupations	Actress, Singer
Years Active	2012–present
Alma Mater	University of California, Los Angeles
Genres	Pop, Dance-pop
Labels	Hollywood, Republic
Notable Works	Disney Channel’s “Descendants” franchise, Netflix’s “Purple Hearts”
Musical Debut	Soundtrack album for “Descendants” and single “Rotten to the Core”
Album	Eponymous debut studio album (2022)
Oscar Performance	Sang the Oscar-nominated song “Applause” at the 2023 Academy Awards
Filmography	Netflix’s “Purple Hearts,” Disney Channel’s “Descendants” franchise
Ambassadorships	Global Ambassador of the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation, UNICEF Ambassador
Partnership	Revlon global ambassador, Revlon x Sofia Carson collection
Hosted	Hollywood Foreign Press Association Golden Globes Red Carpet Pre-Show (2021)
Scholarship	Established the Sofia Carson Scholarship in partnership with the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation
Education	Graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Sofia Carson, full name Sofía Daccarett Char, was born in Florida to Colombian parents. Sofia made her television debut as a guest on the Disney Channel show Austin & Ally. In March 2016, Hollywood Records and Republic Records officially announced that Sofia had signed a worldwide record deal with both companies. She owns an Instagram page with more than 20 million followers, where she shares happy moments in her life.

16. Bella Hadid

Bella Hadid	Information
Full Name	Bella Hadid
Birthdate	October 9, 1996
Birthplace	Washington, D.C., U.S.
Occupation	Model
Years Active	2012–present
Parents	Mohamed Hadid (father), Yolanda Hadid (mother)
Relatives	Gigi Hadid (sister), Anwar Hadid (brother)
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Hair Color	Brown (dyed), Blonde (natural)
Eye Color	Blue-green
Agency	IMG Models
Nationality	American
Education	High School Graduate
Zodiac Sign	Libra
Ethnicity	Dutch and Palestinian
Brand Endorsements	Dior, Bulgari, Versace, and more
Awards	British Fashion Awards – Model of the Year (2022)
Influential Recognition	Time’s 100 Most Influential People in the World (2023)
Lyme Disease Diagnosis	Diagnosed with chronic lyme disease in 2012
Fashion Career	Signed with IMG Models in 2014, extensive runway and campaign work
Cover Appearances	Featured on international Vogue covers 29 times
Philanthropy	Supports various charitable causes
Residence	Previously lived on a ranch in Santa Barbara, California
Sibling Models	Gigi Hadid (older sister), Anwar Hadid (younger brother)

Bella Hadid, full name Isabella Khairiah Hadid, was born on September 4, 1981, and is a fashion model. Her modeling career began when she participated in an advertising project for Flynn Skye. In 2016, Hadid entered the list of top 50 models voted by the website Models.com. She is one of the few models to own an Instagram page with nearly 60 million followers. The beauty is never absent from famous fashion weeks and her fortune is estimated at 25 million USD.

17. Kendall Jenner

Kendall Jenner	Information
Full Name	Kendall Nicole Jenner
Birthdate	November 3, 1995
Birthplace	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Model
Television	Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Parents	Kris Jenner
Siblings	Kylie Jenner (sister)
Height	5 ft 10+1⁄2 in
Hair Color	Brown
Eye Color	Brown
Agency	The Society Management (New York)
Business Ventures	Founder of 818 Tequila
Education	Sierra Canyon School (attended)
Awards	Named the world’s highest-paid model by Forbes
Modeling Career	Started modeling at the age of 14
Television Career	Starred in the reality TV show “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” for multiple seasons

Kendall Jenner, full name Kendall Nicole Jenner, was born on November 3, 1995, and is an American fashion model. In addition, she also owns an Instagram page with 287 million followers, for this supermodel to post photos of her daily life – The model with the largest number of followers in the world. In 2014, Kendall Jenner was voted as one of the “50 most beautiful people in the world”.

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18. Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka Chopra	Information
Full Name	Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Birthdate	July 18, 1982
Birthplace	Jamshedpur, Bihar (present-day Jharkhand), India
Other Names	Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Occupations	Actress, Producer
Years Active	2002–present
Title	Miss World 2000
Spouse	Nick Jonas
Children	1
Relatives	Kevin Jonas and Joe Jonas (of the Jonas Brothers)
Awards	National Film Awards: 2
Honours	Padma Shri (2016)
Recognition	Time 100 Most Influential People (multiple years)
Career Highlights	First South Asian to headline an American network drama series
Social Causes	Advocate for environment, women’s rights, gender equality, and feminism
UNICEF Involvement	National and Global UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for child rights
Priyanka Chopra Foundation	Founder of foundation for health and education
Memoir	Author of “Unfinished”

Priyanka Chopra Jonas was born on July 18, 1982, in India. She has acted in several successful Bollywood films such as Fashion, Barfi!, Mary Kom, Bajirao Mastani, and Dil Dhadakne Do. This Indian beauty has an Instagram page of more than 87 million followers. Forbes has listed her among the 100 Most Powerful Women in the World 2 years in a row, and in 2022, she’s also on the BBC’s 100 list of Women.

19. Demi Lovato

Demi Lovato	Information
Full Name	Demetria Devonne “Demi” Lovato
Birthdate	August 20, 1992
Birthplace	Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Occupations	Singer, Songwriter, Actress
Years Active	2002–present
Agent	Scooter Braun
Works	Camp Rock, Sonny with a Chance, The X Factor USA, Glee, Will & Grace, Princess Protection Program
Genres	Pop, Rock, R&B
Musical Career	Debut Album: Don’t Forget, Hit Singles: “Skyscraper,” “Heart Attack,” “Sorry Not Sorry”
Awards	MTV Video Music Award, Teen Choice Awards, People’s Choice Awards, Latin American Music Awards, Grammy Award nominee
Relatives	Mother: Dianna De La Garza, Half-sister: Madison De La Garza, Half-sister: Amber
Notable Films	Camp Rock, Princess Protection Program, Smurfs: The Lost Village, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
Records Sold	Over 24 million in the United States
Social Activism	Advocate for mental health, eating disorders, and substance abuse awareness
Notable Documentaries	Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated, Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil

Demi Lovato, full name Demetria “Demi” Devonne Lovato, was born on August 20, 1992, and is an American singer. In 2018, the female singer overdosed on drugs that nearly killed her. She then had three strokes and once had a heart attack. For treatment, Lovato maintains a sober lifestyle, while still using drugs in moderation. In 2021, she publicly stated that she was non-binary and announced her decision to change her gender pronouns to they/them.

With her openness about mental health struggles, Demi Lovato has become an advocate for promoting awareness and seeking help. Check out our list of celebrities who have also shared their experiences with mental health issues.

20. Zoe Kravitz

Zoe Kravitz	Information
Full Name	Zoe Kravitz
Birthdate	December 1, 1988
Birthplace	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Education	Purchase College
Occupations	Actress, Singer, Model
Years active	2007–present
Spouse	Karl Glusman (married in 2019, divorced in 2021)
Parents	Lisa Bonet, Lenny Kravitz
Relatives	Roxie Roker (grandmother)
Breakthrough Roles	Angel Salvadore in “X-Men: First Class”
Notable TV Series	“Big Little Lies” – Screen Actors Guild Award nomination
Notable Films	“Mad Max: Fury Road”
Directorial Debut	“Pussy Island” – Directing, writing, and co-producing
Accolades	Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People
Fashion Campaigns	Tiffany & Co., Vera Wang, Balenciaga, Alexander Wang, Coach New York, Tumi, Calvin Klein, YSL Beauté
Music Career	Fronted the band Lolawolf and released albums “Calm Down” and “Tenderness”

Zoe Kravitz was born on October 1, 1988, in a family of 3 siblings and her mother is a famous actress. Being of African-Jewish descent was another difference in the predominantly white school Zoë Kravitz attended. At 34 years old, it may seem too late, but High Fidelity and The Batman actress Zoë Kravitz is breaking free from her parents’ overwhelming shadow, establishing herself as a shining star in Hollywood in many ways.

21. Shay Mitchell

Shay Mitchell	Information
Full Name	Shay Mitchell
Birthdate	April 10, 1987
Birthplace	Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Other Names	Avriel & the Sequoias
Occupations	Actress, model
Years Active	2007–present
Notable Roles	Emily Fields in Pretty Little Liars
Film Debut	Dreamland (2016)
Notable Films	Mother’s Day (2016)
Notable TV Series	Pretty Little Liars
Awards	Young Hollywood Award
Philanthropy	Supported Somaly Mam Foundation
Relationship Status	Partner: Matte Babel
Children	Two daughters: Atlas, Rome

Shay Mitchell, full name Shannon Ashley “Shay” Mitchell, has an English father, and a Filipino mother. She is a model, actress and entrepreneur known for her roles on Pretty little liars, You and Dollface, and is the founder of sparkling tequila brand, Onda, and travel accessories brand, BÉIS. At 11 years old, she entered the modeling profession and had many successes in her career.

22. Olivia Munn

Olivia Munn	Information
Full Name	Olivia Munn
Birthdate	July 3, 1980
Birthplace	Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Other Names	Lisa Munn
Alma Mater	University of Oklahoma (BA)
Occupation	Actress
Years Active	1999–present
Partner	John Mulaney
Children	1
Notable Roles	Television host for G4’s “Attack of the Show!”
Achievements	Hosted Microsoft’s Bing-a-thon advertisement on Hulu
Other Ventures	Advertising campaigns for Nike, Pepsi, and Neutrogena

Olivia Munn, full name is Lisa Olivia Munn, is a Vietnamese-American. She is a model and actress when participating in roles in Date Night, Iron Man 2 and others, as well as taking fashion photos for major magazines including Maxim, Men’s Health, Complex. Besides, Olivia is also an animal lover and has repeatedly voiced a boycott of fashion brands that produce clothes made of animal fur.

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23. Vanessa Hudgens

Vanessa Hudgens	Information
Full Name	Vanessa Anne Hudgens
Birthdate	December 14, 1988
Birthplace	Salinas, California, U.S.
Occupations	Actress, Singer
Years Active	1998–present
Partner	Austin Butler
Musical Career	Genres: Pop, R&B
Instrument(s)	Vocals
Labels	Hollywood Records
Notable Films	High School Musical series, Bandslam, Sucker Punch, Spring Breakers, The Princess Switch series, Tick, Tick…Boom!
Broadway Debut	Gigi (2015)
Television Series	Powerless (2017), Rent: Live (2019), Met Gala co-host (2022)
Family	Younger sister: Stella
Studio Albums	V (2006), Identified (2008)
Breakthrough Role	Gabriella Montez in High School Musical film series

Vanessa Hudgens, full name is Vanessa Anne Hudgens, is a person of multi-ethnic blood. Her acting career faced many difficulties, but with the perseverance and support of the audience, she stood up and achieved success today. On her personal Instagram page with nearly 50 million followers, Vanessa Hudgens announced her engagement to Cole Tucker. Tucker has also shared photos of Hudgens on his Instagram, including shots of the two hugging on the baseball field.

24. Naya Rivera

Naya Rivera	Information
Full Name	Naya Rivera
Birthdate	January 12, 1987
Birthplace	Valencia, California, U.S.
Died	July 8, 2020
Cause of Death	Drowning
Body Discovered	July 13, 2020
Resting Place	Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), California
Other Names	Naya Rivera Dorsey
Occupations	Actress, singer, model
Years Active	1991–2020
Spouse	Ryan Dorsey (m. 2014; div. 2018)
Children	1
Relatives	Mychal Rivera (brother)
Genres	Pop, R&B
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Columbia
Awards and Nominations	Screen Actors Guild Award, Grammy Awards (nominations), ALMA Award, Brit Award (nomination)
Notable TV Series	Glee (2009-2015)
Notable Films	At the Devil’s Door (2014), Mad Families (2017)
Charity Work	Advocate for LGBT rights, immigrants’ rights, and women’s rights
Memoir	Sorry Not Sorry: Dreams, Mistakes, and Growing Up
Representation	Afro-Latino and LGBT representation on television

Naya Rivera, full name is Naya Marie Rivera, is a person of multi-ethnic blood. She is a famous American actress and singer. Contrary to the success of her career, her private life is not very happy, she has experienced many love affairs and broken marriages. Currently, she is away from the stage to take good care of her son and often shares cute photos with him on twitter. She also has an Instagram page with nearly 3 million followers.

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25. Victoria Justice

Victoria Justice	Information
Full Name	Victoria Dawn Justice
Birthdate	February 19, 1993
Birthplace	Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
Occupations	Actress, singer
Years Active	2003–present
Musical Career Genres	Pop
Musical Career Instrument	Vocals
Musical Career Labels	Columbia, Sony, Nickelodeon
Accolades	Two Young Artist Awards
Acting Career Highlights	Zoey 101, Victorious, Eye Candy
Music Career Highlights	Recorded songs for Victorious, Spectacular!
Family and Background	Daughter of Serene Reed and Zack Justice
Residence	Lives in Encino Hills, Los Angeles
Philanthropy	Supported United Nations Foundation and Girl Up campaign

Victoria Justice, full name is Victoria Dawn Justice, was born on February 19, 1993, in Florida. She started her acting career at the age of 10 after which she has been featured in many Nickelodeon series such as The Naked Brothers Band, True Jackson, VP, The Troop, The Penguins of Madagascar, and iCarly. In addition to acting, Victoria Justice is also known as a singer who was the vocalist for the Nickelodeon musical Spectacular.

26. Lucy Hale

Lucy Hale	Information
Full Name	Lucy Hale
Birthdate	June 14, 1989
Birthplace	Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Other Names	Avriel & the Sequoias
Occupations	Actress, Singer
Years Active	2003–present
Breakthrough Role	Aria Montgomery in “Pretty Little Liars”
Accolades	Seven Teen Choice Awards, a Gracie Award, a People’s Choice Award, and two Young Hollywood Awards
Notable TV Series	“Pretty Little Liars,” “Life Sentence,” “Katy Keene,” “Ragdoll”
Musical Career	Debut studio album “Road Between” (2014), hosted “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” (2016-2021)
Family	Mother: Julie Knight, Sister: Maggie, Step-sister: Kirby, Step-brother: Wes
Early Recognition	Roles in “Bionic Woman” and “Privileged”
Film Appearances	“The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2,” “A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song,” “Scream 4,” “Truth or Dare,” “Dude,” “Fantasy Island,” “The Hating Game”
Personal Milestones	Overcoming an eating disorder, one-year sober from alcohol

Lucy Hale is widely known to the public for her role as Aria Montgomery in the series “Pretty Little Liars” which lasted from 2010 to 2017. Besides, the 8x actress is also the star of hot series such as Sorority Wars ( 2009), A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song and Scream 4 (2011), and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2… She is also a talented singer when she won the American Juniors contest and released the album Road Between (2014). Not only that, she also participated as an executive producer and starred in the horror film Borrego by writer and director Jesse Harris.

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27. Zendaya

Zendaya	Information
Full Name	Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman
Date of Birth	September 1, 1996
Birthplace	Oakland, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actress, Singer
Awards	Two Primetime Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Award
Influential Recognition	Named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world in 2022
Education	Attended Oakland School for the Arts, CalShakes Conservatory program, American Conservatory Theater
Notable Roles	Rocky Blue on Disney Channel’s “Shake It Up”
Musical Career	Signed with Hollywood Records in 2012
Additional Fact	Father is African-American with Nigerian ancestry

At the age of 27, Zendaya is living every girl’s dream: an Emmy, blockbuster movies, and coverage of every fashion magazine because of her modern beauty and increasingly sophisticated fashion sense. With more than 178 million followers on Instagram, Zendaya is one of the most influential young people in the world today, and this girl understands very well the meaning and value of “influence” from her perspectives. clearly about the social problems that young people are facing.

28. Gina Rodriguez

Gina Rodriguez	Information
Full Name	Gina Alexis Rodriguez
Birthdate	July 30, 1984
Birthplace	Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Education	New York University Tisch School of the Arts (BFA)
Occupation	Actress
Years Active	2004–present
Spouse	Joe LoCicero (m. 2019)
Children	1
Hair Color	Black
Notable Role	Jane Villanueva in “Jane the Virgin” (2014–2019), Golden Globe Award winner (2015)
Breakthrough Film	“Filly Brown” (2012)
Notable Films	“Deepwater Horizon” (2016), “Ferdinand” (2017), “Annihilation” (2018), “Miss Bala” (2019)
Voice Acting	Voiced Carmen Sandiego in the Netflix animated series
Production Company	Owner of I Can & I Will Productions
Philanthropy	Involved with various charities and philanthropic efforts
Health Condition	Diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease

Gina Rodriguez, full name is Gina Alexis Rodriguez, is a famous Hollywood actress. Currently, she has just welcomed a son with her husband, Joe LoCicero. On her Instagram page with more than 4 million followers, she often shares cuddling pictures of her newborn son. The talented star also showed how she managed to raise her newborn while on set. “Yes, I am breastfeeding in the ballroom,” she wrote, adding, “getting back to dancing,” posting a dance practice video with Sasha Farber for ‘Dancing With the Stars.’

29. Janelle Monáe

Janelle Mon e	Information
Full Name	Janelle Monáe
Birthdate	December 1, 1985
Birthplace	Kansas City, Kansas, U.S.
Genres	R&B, pop, funk, psychedelic soul, hip hop, progressive soul
Occupation	Singer, rapper, songwriter, actress
Years Active	2003–present
Labels	Wondaland, Epic, Bad Boy, Atlantic
Formerly of	Purple Ribbon All-Stars
Grammy Awards Nominations	8
Grammy Awards Won	0
Screen Actors Guild Award	Won
Children’s and Family Emmy Award	Won
ASCAP Vanguard Award	Received
Billboard Women in Music Awards	Rising Star Award (2015), Trailblazer of the Year Award (2018)
Notable Film Appearances	Moonlight, Hidden Figures, Harriet, Glass Onion
Notable TV Appearances	Homecoming
Published Work	The Memory Librarian: And Other Stories of Dirty Computer (2022)

Janelle Monáe is an American singer, songwriter, composer, and record producer. The single “Many Moons” from the EP earned a Grammy Award nomination and was on Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Songs of 2008” list. To date, Monáe has won eight Grammy Award nominations.  In 2022, Atlantic Records’ CEO Craig Kallman said in an interview with Variety that Monáe has new music scheduled for 2023. Then, Monáe released the single “Float” featuring horns by Seun Kuti and his band, Egypt 80.

30. Viola Davis

Viola Davis	Information
Full Name	Viola Davis
Birthdate	August 11, 1965 (age 57)
Birthplace	St. Matthews, South Carolina, U.S.
Education	Rhode Island College (BA)
Occupations	Actress, producer
Years active	1988–present
Spouse	Julius Tennon (m. 2003)
Children	1
Relatives	Mike Colter (second cousin)
Achievements	EGOT winner (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony)
Notable Productions	Played Ruby McCollum in “Everybody’s Ruby” (Obie Award winner, 1999)
Philanthropy	Founder of JuVee Productions (production company)
Recognition	Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (2017)

At the age of 57, Viola Davis made history when officially becoming the next artist to own the title EGOT – The way the art industry as well as the audience uses to refer to artists who own all 4. the highest award in the field. The Woman King star’s journey to EGOT began in 2001 when she won the Supporting Actress category in a play at the 55th Tony Awards. After that, she continued to receive awards. followed by 2010, 2015, and 2023.

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31. Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj	Information
Full Name	Nicki Minaj
Birthdate	December 8, 1982
Birthplace	Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Education	Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School
Occupations	Rapper
Years active	2004–present
Works	Discography
Spouse	Kenneth Petty (m. 2019)
Partner	Safaree Samuels (2000–2014)
Children	1
Musical career	Musical career
Origin	New York City, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Instrument(s)	Vocals
Labels	Young Money
Other Names	Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty
Musical Versatility	Known for her musical versatility, animated flow in her rapping, alter egos, and accents
Debut Album	Pink Friday
Major Hits	“Super Bass,” “Starships,” “Anaconda,” “Chun-Li,” “Tusa,” “Say So,” “Trollz,” “Super Freaky Girl”
Best-Selling Artist	One of the best-selling music artists with over 100 million records sold worldwide
Accolades	Eight American Music Awards, five MTV Video Music Awards, twelve BET Awards, four Billboard Awards
Film and Television	Voice roles in animated films and supporting roles in various films and TV shows
Influential Figure	Included on Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world (2016)

Nicki Minaj, full name is Onika Tanya Maraj, is known as the “Queen of rap music”. She came to public attention after releasing three mixtapes between 2007 and 2009, titled Playtime Is Over (2007), Sucka Free (2008), and Beat Me Up Scotty (2009). During her musical career, Minaj has received many prestigious awards, including 6 American Music Awards, 12 BET Awards, 4 MTV Video Music Awards, 4 Billboard Music Awards, 1 Minor Award Female in Music for Billboard’s Most Growing Musical Star, and 10 Grammy Award nominations.

32. Eva Longoria

Eva Longoria	Information
Full Name	Eva Jacqueline Longoria Bastón
Birthdate	March 15, 1975
Birthplace	Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
Occupations	Actress, producer, director
Notable Roles	Isabella Braña on “The Young and the Restless,” Gabrielle Solis on “Desperate Housewives”
Awards	Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for “Desperate Housewives”
Years Active	1999–present
Spouses	Tyler Christopher, Tony Parker, José Bastón
Children	1
Alma Mater	Texas A&M University-Kingsville (BS), California State University, Northridge (MA)
Modeling Contracts	L’Oréal, New York & Co.
Television	Ana Sofia Calderón on “Telenovela”
Philanthropy	Founder of Eva’s Heroes, national spokesperson for PADRES Contra El Cancer
Filmography	The Sentinel (2006), Over Her Dead Body (2008), For Greater Glory (2012), Frontera (2014), Lowriders (2016), Overboard (2018)
Directing	Feature directorial debut with “Flamin’ Hot” (2023)
Host	“Eva Longoria: Searching for Mexico” on CNN

Eva Longoria, full name Eva Jacqueline Longoria, was born into a Mexican-American Catholic family. Longoria dreamed of becoming a model since she was a child, but when she applied to modeling agencies, they were not accepted because she was too short. She is best known for her role as Gabrielle Solis on the ABC comedy-drama series Desperate Housewives and her role in Over Her Dead Body.

33. Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson	Information
Full Name	Janet Damita Jo Jackson
Birthdate	May 16, 1966
Birthplace	Gary, Indiana, US
Occupations	Singer, songwriter, actress, dancer
Years Active	1974–present
Spouses	James DeBarge, René Elizondo Jr., Wissam Al Mana
Partner	Jermaine Dupri
Children	1
Parent(s)	Joe Jackson, Katherine Jackson
Genres	R&B, pop, dance, hip hop, funk, rock, new jack swing
Instrument(s)	Vocals, keyboards
Labels	A&M, Virgin, Island, Rhythm Nation, BMG, Cinq
Career Highlights	Innovative, socially conscious records and elaborate stage shows
Breakthrough Albums	Control, Rhythm Nation 1814
Crossover Success	Incorporation of R&B, funk, disco, rap, and industrial beats
Film Career	Starred in “Poetic Justice” and other lead film roles
Record Sales	Over 100 million records sold worldwide
Chart Success	Second most successful recording artist of the 1990s in the United States
Recognition	Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Accolades	Five Grammy Awards, eleven Billboard Music Awards, eleven American Music Awards, and eight Guinness World Records entries

Janet Jackson, full name Janet Damita Jo Jackson, is the youngest daughter of the Jackson family. She began her career with the television series The Jacksons in 1976 and appeared in many other shows throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, including Good Times and Fame. According to Celebrity Net Worth, after a career spanning about four decades, Janet Jackson sold more than 185 million records, along with a fortune of up to 190 million USD.

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34. Tessa Thompson

Tessa Thompson	Information
Full Name	Tessa Lynne Thompson
Birthdate	October 3, 1983 (age 39)
Birthplace	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actress, Singer-songwriter
Years Active	2002–present
Education	Santa Monica College
Notable Films	Mississippi Damned (2009), For Colored Girls (2010), Dear White People (2014), Selma (2014), Creed (2015), Creed II (2018), Creed III (2023), Thor: Ragnarok (2017), Thor: Love and Thunder (2022), Men in Black: International (2019), Sorry to Bother You (2018), Annihilation (2018), Sylvie’s Love (2020), Passing (2021)
Notable TV Series	Veronica Mars (2005–2006), Copper (2012–2013), Westworld (2016–2022)
Family	Father: Marc Anthony Thompson (singer-songwriter), Mother: Half Mexican and half white, Half-sister: Zsela (singer-songwriter)
Recognition	British Academy Film Award nomination for Passing (2021)
Musical Collaborations	Los Angeles-based indie electro soul group Caught A Ghost, Soundtracks for Creed and Creed II
Personal Life	Attracted to both men and women, prefers not to label herself bisexual

Tessa Thompson, full name Tessa Lynn Thompson, is Afro-Panamanian singer-songwriter founder of the Chocolate Genius, Inc. Tessa’s passion for theater started early, when she played Hermia in the high school play A Midsummer Night’s Dream. At the age of 19, Tessa Thompson officially made her professional debut as one of three actors to portray Ariel in The Tempest. Highly appreciated by critics, but the name Tessa Thompson really came to the audience thanks to the role of the female warrior Valkyrie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

35. Lupita Nyong’o

Full name :	Lupita Amondi Nyong’o
Date of birth:	March 1, 1983
Place of birth:	Mexico
Occupations:	actress

Lupita Nyong’o, full name is Lupita Amondi Nyong’o, is a Kenyan when both her father and mother are children of this African country. “This award is a reminder to me and every other child that wherever you come from, your dreams are precious,” she said after winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for 12 Years A Slave (2013). In a society where people still carry the concept of beauty associated with whiteness, Lupita has become an excellent symbol for the beauty of “brown skin”.

36. Hailee Steinfeld

Hailee Steinfeld	Information
Full Name	Hailee Steinfeld
Birthdate	December 11, 1996 (age 26)
Birthplace	Tarzana, California, U.S.
Occupations	Actress, Singer
Years active	2007–present
Notable Works	True Grit, Pitch Perfect film series, Bumblebee
Awards	Academy Award and BAFTA Award nominee
Musical Career	Signed with Republic Records, successful singles
Genres	Pop, Dance-pop
Labels	Republic
Relatives	Jake Steinfeld (uncle), True O’Brien (cousin)
Nationality	American
Education	Home-schooled graduate (high school)
Breakthrough Role	Mattie Ross in True Grit
Voice Acting	Gwen Stacy/Spider-Woman in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
TV Series	Dickinson, Hawkeye
Debut Single	“Love Myself”
EPs	Haiz, Half Written Story
Collaborations	“Starving” with Grey featuring Zedd

Hailee Steinfeld is an American actress, model and singer. This actress owns an Instagram page with more than 20 million followers. Possessing a beautiful face, a charming body, a height of 1m73 and rumored to be the new Hawkeye of the MCU… No wonder Hailee Steinfeld is a popular young star today. Her most notable achievement is being nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 2011 Academy Awards.

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37. Kelly Rowland

Kelly Rowland	Information
Full Name	Kelendria Trene Rowland
Birthdate	February 11, 1981
Birthplace	Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Occupation	Singer, Actress, Television Personality
Fame with Destiny’s Child	Member of Destiny’s Child, one of the world’s best-selling girl groups
Debut Solo Album	“Simply Deep” (2002) – Debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart
Notable Singles	“Dilemma” (with Nelly) – Billboard Hot 100 number-one single
Acting Roles	“Freddy vs. Jason” (2003) – Supporting role
Television	Hosted “The Fashion Show” (2009)
Record Sales	Over 40 million records sold as a solo artist
Awards	Five Grammy Awards, one Billboard Music Award, two Soul Train Music Awards, and more
Other Achievements	Honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Kelly Rowland, full name Kelendria Trene Rowland, is a member of the all-time hit group Destiny’s Child. This Singer won the fashion spotlight at The Voice Australia 2020’s “Hidden” round thanks to a striking design from the Cong Tri brand – A famous Vietnamese fashion designer. In 2002, she split from the group to make her debut album called Simply Deep, and quickly sold more than 2.5 million records worldwide in just a few weeks. Throughout her career, Rowland has sold more than 30 million records as a solo artist.

38. Halle Berry

Halle Berry	Information
Full Name	Halle Berry
Birthdate	August 14, 1966
Birthplace	Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Education	Cuyahoga Community College
Occupation	Actress
Years Active	1989–present
Spouses	David Justice (m. 1993; div. 1997), Eric Benét (m. 2001; div. 2005), Olivier Martinez (m. 2013; sep. 2015)
Partner	Gabriel Aubry (2005–2010)
Children	2
Awards	Academy Award for Best Actress, Primetime Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award, Screen Actors Guild Award
Breakthrough Film	Boomerang (1992)
Notable Roles	Storm in the X-Men film series, Bond girl Jinx in Die Another Day, Dorothy Dandridge in Introducing Dorothy Dandridge
Production Company	606 Films
Directorial Debut	Bruised (2020)
Brand Ambassador	Revlon

In her youth, Berry participated in many beauty contests and won several awards, then she moved to New York City to pursue her dream of acting. Currently, Halle Berry is dating male singer Van Hunt (53 years old). They have been openly affectionate since September 2020. Before that, she experienced 3 broken marriages and had 2 children. In an acting career spanning more than three decades, Halle Berry won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Monster’s Ball.

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39. Keke Palmer

Keke Palmer	Information
Full Name	Keke Palmer
Born	August 26, 1993
Birthplace	Harvey, Illinois, U.S.
Occupations	Actress, Singer, Television Personality
Years active	2002–present
Partner	Darius Jackson (2021–present)
Children	1
Musical Genres	R&B, Pop, Hip hop
Labels	Atlantic, Interscope, Island, Nick, eOne
Notable Productions	Akeelah and the Bee, CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story, Hustlers, Nope
Notable TV Shows	True Jackson, VP, Scream Queens, Turnt Up with the Taylors
Notable Albums	So Uncool, Lauren, Virgo Tendencies, Pt. 1, Virgo Tendencies, Pt. 2
Notable Talk Shows	Just Keke, Strahan, Sara and Keke
Notable Film Projects	Hustlers, Nope

Keke Palmer is an American actress, singer, and television personality. She first rose to prominence as the lead actress in the film “Akeelah and the Bee” (2006). In addition, she has served as a host and judge on various TV shows, such as “Scream: The TV Series” and “Strahan, Sara and Keke.”  Currently, she also owns an Instagram page with more than 12 million followers. She released two studio albums So Uncool in 2007 and Big Boss 2022 as a singer.

40. Solange Knowles

Solange Knowles	Information
Full Name	Solange Knowles
Birthdate	June 24, 1986
Birthplace	Houston, Texas, U.S.
Other Names	Solange Knowles-Smith
Occupations	Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Performance Artist
Years Active	2001–present
Spouses	Daniel Smith (2004-2007), Alan Ferguson (2014-2019)
Children	1
Parents	Mathew Knowles, Tina Knowles
Relatives	Beyoncé (sister), Blue Ivy Carter (niece), Angela Beyincé (cousin)
Genres	R&B, Pop, Hip Hop, Funk, Soul
Instrument(s)	Vocals
Labels	Music World, Columbia, Interscope Geffen A&M, TerribleSaint
Musical Career	Started with temporary stints as a backup dancer for Destiny’s Child before signing with Music World Entertainment label. Released multiple successful albums including “Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams” (2008) and “A Seat at the Table” (2016).
Acting Career	Appeared in films such as “Johnson Family Vacation” (2004) and “Bring It On: All or Nothing” (2006).
Philanthropy	Involved in philanthropic efforts and supports various causes.
Performance Art	Ventured into performance art, working in international museums and exhibitions such as the Elbphilharmonie, Venice Art Biennale, and Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.
Philanthropy	Solange has been involved in philanthropic efforts and has supported various causes throughout her career.

Solange Knowles was born on June 24, 1986, in Houston, Texas, USA, into a family of music moguls. Solange is slightly different from her sister. While Beyonce is a loud and outspoken girl, Solange is the opposite, a shy and introverted girl. She sang for the first time in front of an amusement park crowd, and by the age of 9, she was writing her songs. She collaborated with Saint Heron and established her own music label ‘Saint Records’.

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41. Yara Shahidi

Yara Shahidi	Information
Full Name	Yara Sayeh Shahidi
Birthdate	February 10, 2000
Birthplace	Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Education	Harvard University (BA)
Occupation	Actress
Years Active	2007–present
Relatives	Brother: Sayeed Shahidi, Cousin: Nas (rapper)
Notable Roles	Zoey Johnson on “Black-ish” and “Grown-ish”
Film Credits	Imagine That (2009), Smallfoot (2018), The Sun Is Also a Star (2019)
Recognition	Included on “The 30 Most Influential Teens of 2016” list by Time
Family	Parents: Keri Salter Shahidi and Afshin Shahidi, Younger Brother: Ehsan Shahidi
Meaning of Name	Yara means “Someone who is close to your heart” in Persian; Shahidi means “witness” in Persian
Education	Graduated from Dwight Global Online School in 2017, Currently studying Interdisciplinary Sociology and Black American Studies at Harvard University
Career Beginnings	Started acting at the age of 6, appeared in TV commercials and print advertisements
Activism and Philanthropy	Founded Eighteen x 18 to encourage voting, Yara’s Club partnership with Young Women’s Leadership Network (YWLN) for online mentorship, Recognized by Michelle Obama and interviewed Hillary Clinton for Teen Vogue, Joined the Dior Stand with Women campaign in 2021

Yara Shahidi, full name is Yara Shahidi, is a famous black actor. At the age of 14, Yara achieved her first success with the portrayal of Zoey Johnson in the primetime ABC comedy series Black-ish. Yara Shahidi is also the first black actress to play Tinker Bell. With the issue of racism still burning in the West, Disney is trying to send a message to children when casting her in the role. 

As a campaigner for feminism and social issues (Black Lives Matter, WeVoteNext, …) she appeared in conversations with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former President Barack Obama and his wife, Mrs. Media mogul Oprah Winfrey,…

42. Danai Gurira

Danai Gurira	Information
Full Name	Danai Jekesai Gurira
Date of Birth	February 14, 1978
Birthplace	Grinnell, Iowa, U.S.
Citizenship	Zimbabwe – United States
Education	Macalester College (BA), New York University (MFA)
Occupations	Actress, Playwright
Notable Roles	Michonne on “The Walking Dead,” Okoye in Marvel Cinematic Universe films
Tony Award Nomination	Best Play for “Eclipsed”
Early Life	Born in Iowa, moved to Zimbabwe at a young age
Career Highlights	Co-founder of Almasi Arts, UN Women Goodwill Ambassador
Languages	Fluent in English, French, Shona, basic Xhosa
Residence	Los Angeles
Fitness Regimen	Pilates and cross training

Danai Gurira, full name is Danai Jekesai Gurira, was born into a family of immigrants from Zimbabwe to America. Gurira also holds a degree in acting from the Tisch School of Drama, New York University. Danai Gurira is ranked 7981th most famous in the world and 300th in the list of Popular TV Actresses. Currently, ‘Wakanda Forever’ star Danai Gurira also owns an Instagram page with more than 3 million followers. 

43. Normani

Normani	Information
Full Name	Normani Kordei Hamilton
Birthdate	May 31, 1996
Birthplace	Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Occupations	Singer, Dancer, Songwriter
Years Active	2012–present
Awards	MTV Video Music Award for Best R&B Video, Grammy nominations, etc.
Musical Career	Member of Fifth Harmony, Solo artist
Genres	Pop, R&B
Labels	Syco, Epic, Keep Cool, RCA
Notable Songs	“Love Lies” (with Khalid), “Dancing with a Stranger” (with Sam Smith), “Motivation”, “Wild Side” (featuring Cardi B)
Achievements	One billion combined streams on Spotify, Top Female Breakout Artist of 2018 (Spotify), Collaborations with notable artists, etc.
Television Appearances	The X Factor USA, Dancing with the Stars, The Voice, Savage X Fenty Show, etc.
Modeling Career	Modeling contract with Wilhelmina, Puma endorsement

Normani Hamilton, better known as Normani Kordei is part of the girl group, Fifth Harmony, formed on The X Factor US, the popular American musical reality television series. Before participating in The X Factor, Normani was a finalist for Miss Texas. Normani recorded her first single at the age of 13. She appeared on HBO’s Original Treme. Normani is also known for her pride as an African-American singer. She knows very well that she suffers from all the abuse just like every other African-American star.

44. Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P Henson	Information
Full Name	Taraji Penda Henson
Birthdate	September 11, 1970
Birthplace	Washington, D.C., U.S.
Education	Howard University (Studied Drama, BFA)
Occupation	Actress
Breakthrough Role	Baby Boy (2001)
Notable Films	Hustle & Flow (2005)
Television Career	Person of Interest (2011-2013)
Awards and Recognition	Academy Award Nomination
Autobiography	“Around the Way Girl”
Philanthropy	Co-host of Peace of Mind with Taraji talk show

Taraji P. Henson was born in 1970 and is an American actress. Throughout her acting career, she has won many prestigious awards, including the Academy Award, SAG Award, Critics Choice Award, and many more. However, in 2014 her son was recorded by the police when he smoked marijuana 2 hours before but still participated in driving and ran a red light when a person was walking across the street.

45. Lizzo

Lizzo	Information
Full Name	Lizzo
Birthdate	April 27, 1988 (age 35)
Birthplace	Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Education	University of Houston (no degree)
Occupations	Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Flutist, Actress
Years Active	2011–present
Awards	Grammy Awards (4), Billboard Music Award, BET Award, Soul Train Music Awards (2), Primetime Emmy Award
Genres	Hip hop, Soul, R&B, Funk-pop
Labels	TGNP, Atlantic, Nice Life, BGSW
Formerly of	Lizzo & the Larva Ink, The Chalice, Grrrl Prty

Melissa Viviane Jefferson (Known by her stage name Lizzo) – approximately 1.8 m tall and at times weighing up to 140 kg – grew up surrounded by criticisms of her appearance, often unintentionally from her parents, friends, and lover. Lizzo transforms her love of life into positive music with upbeat tunes and humorous lyrics. 34-year-old entertainer Lizz beat out fellow nominees – ABBA, Adele, Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Doja Cat… – to win Record of the Year for her song “About Damn Time ” at the 2023 Grammy Awards.

Lizzo is a popular American singer known for her empowering anthems and self-love message. Check out our article on the top 50 celebrities with Lipedema to learn more about this condition and how some celebrities are spreading awareness about it.

46. SZA

SZA	Information
Full Name	Solána Imani Rowe
Birthdate	November 8, 1989
Birthplace	St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Other Names	SZA
Occupation	R&B Singer, Songwriter
Education	High School: Columbia High School, Maplewood, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres	R&B, Neo Soul
Labels	Top Dawg Entertainment, RCA Records
Notable Works	Debut Studio Album: “Ctrl” (2017)
Musical Collaborations	Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna, Maroon 5, Doja Cat, Justin Timberlake, Cardi B
Awards and Recognition	Grammy Award, American Music Award, Billboard Women in Music

SZA, whose real name is Solána Imani Rowe, has a father who is a production executive at CNN and a mother who works as a manager at AT&T. SZA’s debut studio album Ctrl, released in 2017, received critical acclaim from music critics. At the 60th Grammy Awards, the album Ctrl brought SZA four nominations, including a nomination in the category of Best New Artist. Additionally, SZA and co-star Doja Cat were awarded the Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo for their hit Kiss Me More.

47. Megan Thee Stallion

Megan Thee Stallion	Information
Full Name	Megan Thee Stallion
Birthdate	February 15, 1995
Birthplace	San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Other Names	Tina Snow, Meg Thee Stallion, Hot Girl Coach, Hot Girl Meg
Occupation	Rapper, singer, songwriter
Years Active	2016–present
Partner	Pardison Fontaine (2020–2023)
Awards	BET Awards, BET Hip Hop Awards, American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, Grammy Awards, and more
Shooting Incident	Victim of a shooting committed by rapper Tory Lanez in Hollywood Hills, California
Debut Studio Album	Good News (2020)
Number-One Singles	“Savage” (remix featuring Beyoncé), Cardi B’s single “WAP”
Grammy Award Nominations	Best Rap Performance for the single “Thot Shit”
Education	Bachelor of Science in Health Administration from Texas Southern University
Influential Lists	Included in Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world

Megan Thee Stallion is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. She is known for her confident and empowering lyrics, as well as her high-energy performances. Megan Thee Stallion gained popularity on social media and through mixtape releases before signing with 300 Entertainment in 2018. Her debut studio album, “Fever,” was released in 2019 and was followed by “Good News” in 2020. Some of her most popular songs include “Savage,” “WAP” (with Cardi B), and “Body.” Megan Thee Stallion has also been vocal about women’s rights and empowerment and has used her platform to raise awareness about issues such as police brutality and racism.

48. Aaliyah

Aaliyah	Information
Full Name	Aaliyah Dana Haughton
Birthdate	January 16, 1979
Birthplace	Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Nicknames	Princess of R&B, Queen of Urban Pop
Musical Genres	R&B, pop, hip hop, alternative R&B, progressive soul, neo soul
Labels	Jive Records, Blackground Records, Atlantic Records
Mentors	R. Kelly, Gladys Knight
Debut Album	“Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number”
Notable Albums	“One in a Million”, “Aaliyah”
Notable Songs	“Back & Forth”, “At Your Best (You Are Love)”, “One in a Million”, “Try Again”
Film Debut	“Romeo Must Die”
Achievements	Three American Music Awards, two MTV VMAs, five Grammy Award nominations
Education	Detroit School of Arts
Commercial Success	Sold millions of albums worldwide
Legacy	Listed as a successful female R&B artist by Billboard
Tragic Death	Killed in an airplane accident at the age of 22
Family	Parents: Diane and Michael “M

Aaliyah Dana Haughton, known simply as Aaliyah, was an American singer, actress, and model. She was born on January 16, 1979, in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Aaliyah released three studio albums during her career, which spanned from the mid-1990s to the early 2000s. She was known for her distinctive and sultry R&B sound, as well as her iconic fashion sense and choreography in music videos. Tragically, Aaliyah died in a plane crash on August 25, 2001, at the age of 22. She remains a beloved and influential figure in music and pop culture.

49. Ciara

Ciara	Information
Full Name	Ciara Princess Wilson
Birthdate	October 25, 1985
Birthplace	Fort Hood, Texas, U.S.
Education	Riverdale High School
Occupations	Singer, songwriter, businesswoman, dancer, model, actress
Years Active	2003–present
Spouse	Russell Wilson
Children	3
Awards	Grammy Award, 2 BET Awards, Billboard Women in Music Woman of the Year, 2 MTV VMAs, 7 Soul Train Awards, 13 Ascap Music Awards
Musical Career	Origin: Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Labels	Uptown, Republic, ADA, Beauty Marks/Vydia, Epic, Jive, Zomba, LaFace, Sho’nuff
Notable Albums	Goodies (2004), Ciara: The Evolution (2006), Fantasy Ride (2009), Basic Instinct (2010), Ciara (2013), Jackie (2015), Beauty Marks (2019)
Notable Singles	“1, 2 Step”, “Goodies”, “Oh”, “Love Sex Magic”, “Ride”, “Body Party”, “Level Up”
Acting Career	All You’ve Got (2006), Mama, I Want to Sing! (2012), That’s My Boy (2012), The Game (2013), The Color Purple (2023 remake)
Accolades	Grammy Award, 2 BET Awards, Billboard Women in Music Woman of the Year, 2 MTV VMAs, 7 Soul Train Awards, 13 Ascap Music Awards
Sales	Over 45 million worldwide
Early Life and Family	Born in Fort Hood, Texas, grew up in multiple states, named after the Revlon fragrance Ciara
Latest Album	Beauty Marks (2019) with hit single “Level Up”
Current Projects	Eighth studio album with lead single “Jump”

Ciara, whose full name is Ciara Princess Harris, into a family with a military father. She is married to NFL player Russell Wilson and the couple has two children together. Before sticking together by marriage in 2016, the couple had both experienced emotional breakdown. Ciara was previously associated with rapper Nayvadious Wilburn and has a son.  In addition to her music career, Ciara has also acted in a few films and television shows and is known for her philanthropy work.

50. Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys	Information
Full Name	Alicia Augello Cook
Birthdate	January 25, 1981
Birthplace	New York City, U.S.
Occupations	Singer, songwriter, pianist, author, actress
Years Active	1993–present
Spouse	Swizz Beatz
Children	2
Musical Genres	R&B, pop, soul, hip hop
Instruments	Vocals, piano, keyboards
Labels	Columbia, Arista, RCA, AAKW
Debut Album	“Songs in A Minor”
Album Sales	Over 12 million copies worldwide
Grammy Awards	15 Grammy Awards
Chart-Topping Singles	“Fallin'”, “No One”, “Empire State of Mind”
Film Debut	“Smokin’ Aces”
Philanthropy	Ambassador of Conscience by Amnesty International, Global Ambassador of Keep a Child Alive
Record Sales	Over 90 million records worldwide
Multicultural Background	African American, Italian, Irish, Scottish, Puerto Rican
Early Challenges	Overcame self-esteem issues, exposure to street violence, and harassment
Musical Education	Classically trained pianist, studied jazz, influenced by Thelonious Monk, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
Early Achievements	Passion for piano at a young age, sang in school productions
Musical Influences	Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, “blue composers”
Extracurricular Activities	Dance, theater, gymnastics
Professional Performing Arts School	Majored in choir, continued singing and songwriting
Journey in Music	Explored different genres, developed her own style
Harlem Connection	Connected with cultural diversity, further musical exploration

Born and raised in the black neighborhood of Harlem, Alicia Keys tries to keep the special touches of this habitat in every corner of her life. She became the best-selling new artist of 2001. Keys and the album won five Grammy Awards in 2002 including “Best New Artist”, “Song of the Year” and “Song” best R&B song” for Fallin’, the first single from the album. Keys is one of the most successful black singers of the 21st century.