Can Kerry Washington Reach The A List In Hollywood?
A question I have often thought about is, when will is the next generation of black actresses emerge in Hollywood?
Maybe, the time has finally arrived and young black actresses are
succeeding in Hollywood?
Gabourey Sidibe was nominated for best actress for her performance in the incendiary film “Precious Based On The Novel Push By Sapphire.”
I am pleased Gabourey Sidibe was nominated for an Oscar. I must admit, I wasn’t impressed that Gabourey’s character was a negative depiction of black femininity.
I am conflicted about Gabourey’s performance in Lee Daniel’s film because of all the negative stereotypes of black women in that film.
Kerry Washington is a representation of black womanhood, the beautiful black woman she tends be less visible in society. For example, one reader of my blog,
she says society is more accepting of the oveweight black women such as Oprah, MoN’ique, Gabourey Sidibe, and Queen Latifah. I agree with the reader’s analysis.
I believe Oprah, MoNique, Gabourey Sidibe, and Queen Latifah are all incredible actresses with talent.
Kerry Washington presents a different side of black female sexuality she is the sultry, feminine, and a sophisticated black woman.
Kerry Washington is an intelligent, hardworking and gorgeous woman!
I remember I watching the Toronto Film Festival press conference for “The Last King of Scotland”, I was mesmerized by Kerry Washington’s beauty. Kerry
Washington is hot! Kerry is stunning she is more beautiful than Halle Berry, that’s just my personal opinion.
I think Zoe Saldana and Kerry Washington have the potential to become A list black actresses. Zoe Saldana is almost A list, she was in two blockbuster mainstream films “Avatar” & “Star Trek.”
I have paid close attention to Kerry Washington in the past few years and I am hoping this year she can have her breakthrough. Kerry’s career tends to be hit or miss so far. Kerry incredible body of work includes “Save The Last Dance”, “Ray”, “The Dead Girl”, and “The Last King Of Scotland.” The quandary is, Kerry tends to get supporting roles.
I am happy to announce, that Kerry has two films at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival which are receiving a lot of positive buzz. The first film, is Columbian director Rodrigo Garcia’s drama “Mother & Child.” Naomi Watts, Annette Benning, and Kerry Washington are the female leads in this film. Mother & Child deals with adoption & motherhood. “Mother & Child” will be released later this year.
The second film “Night Catches Us,” stars Kerry and Anthony Mackie. “Night Catches Us”, is a period piece set in Philadelphia in the year 1976. The Black Panther Movement has ended and the city is in turmoil. Kerry’s character she is a young teacher she is a woman grieving the death of her husband. Anthony Mackie’s character is Kerry’s former flame he returns to Philadelphia and notices the city has changed. I am excited about “Night Catches Us”, this movie looks like it may be special.
Venus Williams Wins The Dubai Tennis Championships & She Earns Her 42nd WTA Tour Title!
Venus Williams of the United States defeated Victoria Azarenka of Belarus 6-3 7-5 today in the final of the Dubai Tennis Championships. Venus earns her 42nd WTA tour career title. Congratulations Venus!
My second feature article on the private life of Noel Coward is published on the Broadway Magazine website.
My second feature article, on the private life of Noel Coward is published on the Broadway Magazine website.
Link: http://www.broadway.tv/broadway-features-reviews/laughter_private_life
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