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In our article, we list our 5 popular Hollywood black actresses and celebrities that fought against kidnappings in America. In 2017, Black celebrities fought to find 14 missing black girls in Washington D.C. Though the Instagram post was the subject of misinformation, the kidnappings of black people does not receive enough attention.
Over the years, Hollywood cinema has produced horror movies inspired from real-life kidnappings. Today, you can also find the old kidnapping and dismemberment story of a Hollywood man.
Also, you can watch the video above for the Black and Missing Spirit awards.
5. SHANOLA HAMPTON
Certainly, Shanola Hampton is an acclaimed star in Hollywood. Importantly, her portrayal in women’s issues and crime drama have won her acclaim. With Poster of the Month contender Found (2023), the actress and producer along with creator Nkechi Okoro Carroll, tell the story of kidnappings of marginalized people. Indeed, the show was inspired from the story of the 14 missing black girls. Her work remains an entertainment about the important achievements of Black women in Hollywood.
Positives: Acclaimed actress, Known for hit show Shameless, Best actor award at the 2013 American Black Film Festival.
Negatives: None.
4. SOLEDAD O’BRIEN
As an actress and journalist, Soledad O’Brien is a well-known expert on race in America. In 2021, the four-part docu-series Black and Missing aired on HBO. In the show, Soledad O’Brien and director Geeta Gandbhir team up to produce the series. Importantly, the Black and Missing Foundation’s co-founders, Natalie and Derrica Wilson investigate about cases of missing black women and people of color.
Positives: Celibrity status, Work on documenting race relations in America, NAACP and EMMY awards.
Negatives: Not enough work on Hollywood and its culture.
3. LL COOL J
Perhaps, no contemporary Black celebrity has had more impact on culture. Certainly, a household name in Hollywood who has starred, produced or directed more than 40 films, TV shows and albums. Some important films in his television include NCIS: Los Angeles (2009), NCIS: Hawaiʻi (2021). In 2017, LL Cool J was among the celebrities who responded to the misinformed Instagram post.
Positives: Iconic status, more than 40 movies, TV shows, and albums, Fought against racism and injustice.
Negatives: More mainstream recognition is needed.
2. TARAJI P. HENSON
In America, Taraji P. Henson may be the most popular Black actress. Certainly, the actress and producer is among the highest-paid Black actresses. Also, she starred in No Good Deed (2014) with co-star Idris Elba. Indeed, the movie features a horrifying kidnapping by a black fugitive.
Positives: Pop-culture actress, among highest-paid.
Negatives: None.
1. VIOLA DAVIS
Gloriously, Viola Davis may be the top highest-paid Black actress in Hollywood. Particularly, she has starred in more than 50 films, shows and earned multiple Awards among them a 2016 Oscar Award. A well-known actress in Hollywood, producer, philanthropist and activist. In 2023, Davis brought awareness to missing black girls with an Instagram post.
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