The Best Black Actresses Of 2022
Inclusion and diversity in Hollywood is more important than ever, so it's nice to see great Black actresses get the recognition they deserve. Zoë Kravitz launched into 2022 with Matt Reeve's The Batman and Kimi. We're also excited to see Tessa Thompson in Creed III and Thor: Love and Thunder. But watch out for Zazie Beetz who is sure to be awesome in Bullet Train and we can't wait for it to come out later this year. With so many great Black and African American actresses working today it's hard to determine the best, but that's where your vote can help.
Vote up all your favorite Black actresses that are having their moment in the spotlight this year. Then check back to see if one of them made it to the top of the list. Who knows, you might be able to use this list to predict an Oscar winner in 2023.
- 1Age: 57
Recent Credits: The Suicide Squad, Peacemaker, The Woman King
Viola Davis (born August 11, 1965) is an American actress and producer. Having won an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, and two Tony Awards, she is the first black actress to achieve the Triple Crown of ...more - 2Age: 52
Recent Credits: The Harder They Fall, Flag Day, Watchmen
Regina Rene King (born January 15, 1971) is an American actress and director. She is the recipient of several awards, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and four acting Primetime Emmy ...more - 3Age: 39
Recent Credits: Thor: Love and Thunder, Creed III, The Listener
Tessa Lynn Thompson (born October 3, 1983) is an American actress, singer, and songwriter. Her breakthrough role was in Tina Mabry's independent film Mississippi Damned (2009). She gained further ...more - 4Age: 26
Recent Credits: Spider-Man: No Way Home, Dune, Euphoria
Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman (; born September 1, 1996) is an American actress and singer. She began her career as a child model and backup dancer, before gaining prominence for her role as Rocky ...more - 5Age: 70
Recent Credits: The Porter, The Gray Man, Salem's Lot
Alfre Woodard (; born November 8, 1952) is an American actress, producer, and political activist. Woodard has been named one of the most versatile and accomplished actors of her generation. She has ...more Recent Credits: Atlanta, The Harder They Fall, Bullet Train
Zazie Beetz is a German-American actress known for the role of Vanessa "Van" Kiefer on Atlanta. In 2016, she appeared in the Netflix anthology series Easy, and in 2018, played Marvel Comics character ...more
