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In today’s thespian climate, Hollywood will have you believing that all black actresses are Glamour Girls who stay on their “cute dress” grind tryna keep their image in the Associated Press to remain relevant.
But on the contrary there are some women who are all about the pioneering and the advancement of the craft of what it means to be a true actor. Meet Anna Deavere Smith; a three way punch of brains, beauty and braun mixed with the uncanny ability of not being afraid of ugly. Anna is a critically acclaimed stage actress, professor, playwright, has done one woman shows, was nominated for a Pulitzer, Two Tony’s, has 19 honorary degrees and was handpicked as one of Oprah’s Legends. She’s passionate. inspiring and someone we should all know.
Posted by gt on September 16, 2008
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Simone — September 16, 2008 @ 1:09 pm
I dig Anna big time! Now that is talent. I saw her and my future husband Wentworth Miller in “The Human Stain.” They were the best part of a mediocre film @ best. Heart breaking.
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TJ — September 16, 2008 @ 1:27 pm
Anna Deavere Smith is an AMAZING actress! Anybody who is studying or has studied theater should see her in action so they can see it done right.
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The Comeback Girl — September 16, 2008 @ 3:51 pm
Love this blog btw. Anna Deavere Smith IS a LEGENDARY. I was surprised to read that she teaches at NYU school of LAW???
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GT — September 17, 2008 @ 1:40 am
She is a phenomenal woman…and a transformative actress…
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