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From the author of Supreme Models comes the first-ever art book dedicated to celebrating Black actresses and exploring their experiences in acting. Through stunning photographs, personal interviews, short biographies, and career milestones, Supreme Actresses chronicles the most influential Black actresses who have worked in film, television, and theater. From Hattie McDaniel, the first actress of color to win an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1939, to Dorothy Dandridge, the first actress of color to be nominated for Best Actress at the Academy Awards in 1954. And from Ethel Waters, the first African American actress to be featured on an American sitcom in 1950, to Cicely Tyson, the first African American star of a TV drama in 1963. The performances by these talented actresses are ingrained into our memories.



About the Author

Marcellas Reynolds

COMING OCTOBER 26, 2021, SUPREME ACTRESSES: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Hollywood from Abrams Books! Obsessed with all things style, author and entertainment reporter, Marcellas Reynolds, is the ultimate fashion insider. With editorials in British GQ, British Vogue, and Elle, the "walking, talking fashion Wikipedia" is a top wardrobe stylist. Catch him gleefully chatting all things pop culture on Daily Mail TV, Good Day LA, and the Tamron Hall Show.Marcellas' career began with his discovery by legendary model agent Marie Anderson. Anderson is responsible for starting the careers of several top models like Cindy Crawford, Colin Egglesfield, and Matt King. For seven years, Marcellas traveled the globe shooting with fashion's most celebrated photographers and posing for its most famous brands like Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, and Nautica.It was modeling in New York where Marcellas discovered his true passion, wardrobe styling. Editorials for Amica, Grazia, and InStyle magazines, as well as advertising campaigns for Anheuser-Busch, H&M, and United Airlines, soon followed. Styling celebrities Rebecca Hall, Sharon Stone, and Justin Timberlake led Marcellas to Hollywood and a career as an entertainment reporter and TV host. You've seen him on Bossip On WE tv, E! Live from the Red Carpet, and Good Morning America.In Fall 2019, Marcellas published his first book. SUPREME MODELS: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Fashion is the first-ever art book devoted exclusively to top black models. SUPREME MODELS is available now online and at bookstores everywhere. For more on Marcellas, please follow him at facebook.com/MarcellasReynolds, instagram.com/marqueemarc, instagram.com/suprememodelsbook, and twitter.com/supreme_books.



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