Halle Berry, who became the first Black actress to win an Oscar in the Best Actress category at the Academy Awards, shared on ...

In the decades since, though, only nine other Black actresses have won an Oscar, with only one, Halle Berry, winning for best ...

From Emma Stone and Michelle Yeoh to Hilary Swank and Audrey Hepburn, here's a look at the leading ladies who have won the ...

Mikey Madison cemented herself as the Oscar frontrunner for best actress after winning prizes at the SAG Awards and BAFTAs.

In 2002, Halle Berry made history becoming the first Black woman to ... of the greatest dramatic actresses of her generation. The film also starred follow Oscar winner Denzel Washington, who ...

Halle Berry said she is “tired” of being the only Black woman to have taken home the Oscar for Best Actress, and expressed her hope that another Black performer will be recognized in the ...

Cate Blanchett wins for 'The Aviator' — the first time a performer had won an Oscar for a portrayal of a previous Oscar ...

McDaniel, of course, was the first Black actor to ever win an Oscar. She won best supporting actress in the 1940 ceremony for her role as Mammy in Gone With the Wind. “This is one of the ...

Halle Berry became a pioneer when she won the Best Actress Academy Award for her performance in Monster’s Ball in 2002. She delivered an iconic speech as she stood on stage and held the trophy. This ...

Other best picture nominees included "Wicked,” which picked up 10 nominations, including best actress for Cynthia Erivo and ...