PHYLICIA RASHAD – 73 YEARS OLD

She was first known for the sitcom The Cosby Show, which has been nominated for two Emmy Award nominations. But her first time in the TV series was the soap opera” One Life to Live ” in 1983. In 2004, Rashad became the first black actress to win the Tony Award for Best President in the theatre industry. She was awarded for her reenactment in “Raisins in the Sun”.

“Whether she is bringing laughter to millions of television viewers around the world, moving theatre-goers to tears, thrilling movie fans, offering new insights to students by teaching Master Classes at renowned learning institutions. Include Howard University, Julliard, and Carnegie Mellon, serving on Boards of prestigious organizations, or breaking new ground as a director.” Phylicia Rashad once said “Every time women come together with a common goal, it is a powerful thing. When women come together for a common purpose, a miracle occurs.” As a celebrity, she dared to speak up and inspired countless people like her.