Tag: Black Actors

Noah Wyle was just named PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive for 2026, and while we're sure he's a nice man and all—we have a few questions. Because somewhere between Sterling K. Brown's smile, Mahershala Ali's swagger, and Aaron Pierre's mere existence, it seems like folks have overlooked some very important candidates.

After almost 30 years, a new iteration of "The Thomas Crown Affair" will be making its way to audiences soon, and it's all thanks to Oscar-winning actor Michael B. Jordan. Jordan will star in the titular role in a fresh take on the classic, marking the first time the iconic role will be played by a Black man.

The Odyssey is the biggest movie in the world, yet right-wing commentators insisted Christopher Nolan had gone woke by casting Black actors in prominent roles. But the reality is far different. Black actors appear briefly with minimal screen time. Travis Scott speaks the first words but that lasts ten seconds. Lupita Nyong'o plays two roles with only a few minutes of screen time. Corey Hawkins appears slightly longer as a despicable character. Zendaya gets minimal screen time looking upset. The imaginary woke takeover conservatives invented had far more Black representation than what Nolan actually delivered. He provided exactly what he always does: a movie as white as his previous films. The outrage was directed at a version of The Odyssey that never existed.

From Andre Braugher to Denzel Washington, we celebrate 50 legendary Black male actors who redefined television and shaped our cultural landscape.

Myha'la appears in a striking Them Magazine feature styled by Dioné M. Davis, celebrating the actor’s fearless presence and rising cultural influence.

David Jonsson captivates for Hollywood Authentic magazine. Grooming by Isata Allen. Black talent redefining Hollywood—raw power, poised elegance.