Famous African-American Actresses

From Dorothy Dandridge's pioneering role in Carmen Jones to Queen Latifah's show-stopping cabaret performance in Chicago, this paper doll collection pays tribute to the beauty and talent of African-American Actresses.

The sixteen film favorites are featured with costumes from two of their most popular roles:

• Dorothy Dandridge
• Ruby Dee
• Eartha Kitt
• Cicely Tyson
• Angela Bassett
• Whoopi Goldberg
• Halle Berry
• Vivica A Fox
• Thandie Newton
• Alfre Woodard
• Lynn Whitfield
• Lisa Bonet
• Jada Pinkett Smith
• Queen Latifah
• Vanessa L Williams
• Beyoncé Knowles

Directions for cutting and displaying the dolls are included. Included is a very short overview of African-American women in the film industry. There are short, but detailed, biographies of each of the actresses, as well.