40 Facts About The Tragic Life of Dorothy Dandridge

40 Facts About The Tragic Life of Dorothy Dandridge

Trista - June 10, 2019

40 Facts About The Tragic Life of Dorothy Dandridge
Halle Berry was the first black woman to win an Oscar for Best Actress. Pinterest.

28. Halle Berry Acknowledged Dandridge In Her Acceptance Speech

Halle Berry knew full well that she was making history by winning her award in 2002. In her acceptance speech, she talked about the trail-blazing Black women in Hollywood who came before her and made her win possible. One of the people she mentioned was Dorothy Dandridge, in addition to Black stars Lena Horne and Diahann Carroll.

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