Born: January 29, 1954, Kosciusko, Mississippi.
1985: The Colour Purple (Oscar Nomination: Best Supporting Actress)
1986: Native Son
1998: Beloved
2006: Charlotte’s Web
2007: Bee Movie
2009: The Princess and the Frog
2010: Si Agimat At Si Enteng Kabisote
2011: Jesus Henry Christ
2013: Lee Daniels’ The Butler
2014: Selma
2017: The Star
2018: A Wrinkle In Time