Hattie McDaniel, the first Black actor to win an Oscar ... pursue a career in acting along with her sister Etta and brother Sam to help their struggling family. “Colorado was the training ...

This year, actor Angela Bassett could become the 11th name on that short list, continuing a legacy that began with trailblazing performer and Hollywood legend Hattie McDaniel in 1940. Bassett is ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- As we count down the days until the Oscars on March 10, a newly released book takes a look at the life of Hattie McDaniel, the first Black person to ever win an Academy Award.

Hattie McDaniel was an African-American actress, singer-songwriter, and comedian. Before she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Mammy in Gone with the Wind ...

And Erivo fittingly paid homage to Hattie McDaniel, the first Black woman to win an Oscar (for her role in Gone With the Wind) as she stepped out on the red carpet. The British star came dressed ...

In 1940, Wichita native Hattie McDaniel became the first Black performer to win an Oscar. This weekend, a Wichita event recognized her work to change the representation of Black actors in Hollywood.

WICKED star Cynthia Erivo pays tribute to trailblazing icon Hattie McDaniel as she stuns in a velvet green gown at the 2025 Oscars. Erivo, 38, is nominated for Best Actress for her role as Elphaba ...