Halle Berry got rid of her Dorothy Dandridge dress because she was convinced it was haunted. Berry was committed to doing the late actor Dandridge justice in the role.

With a season celebrating Dorothy Dandridge opening at BFI Southbank, her biographer talks about the trail-blazing Black Hollywood actress whom Whitney Houston once called ”our Marilyn Monroe”.

Dorothy Dandridge, whose career and life story encapsulate both groundbreaking achievements and profound challenges, remains a significant figure in the history of American cinema. As the first ...

In 1955, Dorothy Dandridge was the first Black woman nominated for a Best Actress Oscar, for her groundbreaking role in 'Carmen Jones.' Despite the achievement, she died penniless and all but ...

Halle Berry honors Dorothy Dandridge, the first Black woman nominated for a Best Actress Academy Award, on her 100th birthday.

After introducing Dorothy Dandrdige, Halle Berry serendipitously won the award Dandrdige was nominated for in 1955, becoming the first Black Best Actress Oscar winner. And to this day, the only.

Halle Berry wins the Oscar, fulfilling Dorothy Dandridge's promise, and introducing Gabourey Sidibe. Lester Fabian Brathwaite. Fri, March 1, 2024 at 8:00 PM UTC. 11 min read.

Dorothy Dandridge! The Musical has added actress, producer, and philanthropist Y. Dolly Fox as its newest producer. Fox joins a star-studded creative team that includes the musical's conceiver ...

Dorothy Dandridge! The Musical is being presented at the New York Theater Festival on December 11, 15 and 17 after a successful debut at Carnegie Hall in 2022.