If we think about Hollywood or America, a white man or woman appears in our minds. However, we also have many famous black celebrities in the entertainment industry who have made a unique place in the industry. Among many black celebrities, we will highlight the “Top 10 most famous black celebrities” in the blog below. We will also learn about their achievements, stories, and journeys that have inspired millions worldwide.
Greatest Black Celebrities
1. Will Smith
Willard Caroll Smith (Will Smith) is an American actor, film producer, and rapper born on September 25, 1968. He has achieved many awards, including an Academy Award (for his work in Ali, released in 2001), a Golden Globe Award, 4 Grammys, and a BAFTA. He is best known for his portrayal in movies like Pursuit of Happiness, Men in Black, Bad Boys, Ali, I, Suicide Squad, Shark Tale, Seven Pounds, Alladin, and many more. As of current records, his movies have crossed 9.3 billion dollars worldwide, making him the most bankable star of Hollywood.
2. Beyonce
Beyonce Giselle Knowles-Carter (Beyonce) is a famous Black American singer, businesswoman, and songwriter. She was born on September 4, 1981, in Houston, Texas, US. Fame got her after she became part of the famous girl group Destiny’s Child (the best-selling girl group of all time). She is known for her songs like “Check on It”, “Crazy in Love”, “Drunk in Love”, “Break My Soul”, “Cuff It”, “If I Were a Boy”, “Halo”, and many more.
3. Rihanna
Robin Rihanna Fenty (Rihanna) is a Barbadian singer, actor, and businesswoman based in the United States of America. She was born on February 20, 1988, in Saint Michael, Barbados. Talking about her achievements then, she has “The Guinness Book of World Records” of “best-selling female artist of the 21st century” under her name. Apart from that, she is also the wealthiest female musical artist. Rihanna has received 14 number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100.
4. Oprah
Oprah Gail Winfrey is an American talk show host, actress, television producer, author, and media proprietor. Her talk show “The Oprah Winfrey Show” got her immense fame. The show was so successful that it ran for 25 straight years (from 1986 to 2011). She was the richest African-American and was the world’s only black billionaire in the 21st century.
5. Michael Jorden
Michael is a professional basketball player and a businessman From America. Michael is said to be the reason for inspiring thousands of people to play basketball. He was part of the NBA (National Basketball Association) for 15 seasons (from 1984 to 2003). Also, he has won 6 NBA Championships with the Chicago Bulls. Michael was born on February 17, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York.
6. Michael Jackson
Micahel Joseph Jackson is probably the most popular black personality worldwide, known as the “King of Pop”. He was an American singer, philanthropist, dancer, and songwriter. He was born on August 29, 1958. He had a long career of 4 decades. During his career, he has received 13 Grammy awards, 40 Billboard Music Awards, 26 American Music Awards, and so on. In April 1980, Michael Jackson was given the honour of “Artist of The Decade” by President George H.W. Bush. In 2000, he was also named “Artist of the Millenium” and “Best Selling Solo Artist of all time”. Unfortunately, he passed away on June 25, 2009, at the age of 50.
7. Cardi B
Cardi B, also known as Belcalis Marlenis Cephus, was born on October 11, 1992. She is known for her bold songs and choices. She was first female artist to win the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. Some famous songs include “WAP”, “UP”, “Bet You Wanna”, and many more. She was also included in the Top 100 Most Influential People in the World 2018 by “Times Magazine”.
8. Megan Thee Stallion
Megan Jovon Ruth Pete (Megan Thee Stallion) is an American Rapper born on February 15, 1995. She started her career with her first single, “Like a Stallion”, in 2016. She made her professional solo debut in September 2017. Her single “Last Week in HTx” was the most successful single. She has 2 Grammy awards (Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song).
9. Chadwick Boseman
Chadwick Aaron Boseman (born on November 29, 1976) is an American actor known for his role as Black Panther. He has played many African American roles in Hollywood films. During his acting career, he has received many awards, including 2 Screen Actor Guild awards, a Golden Globe Award, a Primetime Emmy award, and a nomination for an Academy Award. Unfortunately, he died at the age of 43 on August 28, 2020.
10. Dwayne Johnson
Dwayne Douglass Johnson (ring name: The Rock) is an American Actor, businessman, and wrestler. He was born on May 2, 1972, in Hayward, California, US. He started his career as a wrestler in WWE, and after working as a full-time wrestler for 8 years, he started his career in acting. He is known for his acting in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017), Jumanji: The Next Level (2019), fast and furious film series The Mummy Returns (2001), Black Adam (2022), and many more. His films have grossed 3.5 million dollars in North America and 10.5 billion dollars worldwide.
Conclusion
These were the top 10 black celebrities that are famous worldwide. Apart from their race, they have made a unique place in the industry. Their careers are filled with achievements and success irrespective of their colour. They have become an inspiration to millions of people around the world. Who is your favourite among them?
