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 1 
Naomi Campbell
19
Birthdate: May 22, 1970
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Streatham
Naomi Campbell is one of the “Big Six” supermodels of the 1980s and the 1990s, who has graced both the ramp and print. She has also released a music album, been part of a fashion reality show, started a web series, and founded charitable organizations such as Fashion for Relief.
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Tyra Banks
(Known for Her Reality Television Series ‘America's Next Top Model’)
Tyra Banks
23
Birthdate: December 4, 1973
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Inglewood, California, United States

Tyra Banks became the first black woman to grace the covers of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and GQ. She became so successful as a model that she used her popularity to try her hand at acting, singing, writing, and producing. She is only one of seven women to appear consistently on Time magazine's world's most influential people list.

 3 
Ciara
(Singer)
Ciara
21
Birthdate: October 25, 1985
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Austin, Texas, United States

Ciara is an American singer-songwriter whose debut single, Goodies, earned her the title Princess of Crunk&B. Her songs, Goodies and Yeah!, are credited with introducing the substyle of contemporary R&B and crunk music called crunk&B to music lovers. Also a dancer and model, Ciara has had a major impact on the American entertainment industry for the past 10 years.

 4 
Vanessa Williams
7
Birthdate: March 18, 1963
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Bronx, New York, United States
 5 
Tyson Beckford
(Model)
Tyson Beckford
3
Birthdate: December 19, 1970
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: The Bronx, New York, USA
 6 
Teyana Taylor
(Singer-Songwriter Who Appeared on MTV's 'My Super Sweet 16')
Teyana Taylor
4
Birthdate: December 10, 1990
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Harlem, New York, United States

R&B and hip-hop singer Teyana Taylor gained fame with MTV's My Super Sweet 16. She signed with Kanye West’s label and also appeared on the reality show Teyana and Iman, with her husband, NBA player Iman Shumpert. In December 2020, she announced her retirement from music through Instagram.

 7 
Laura Harrier
(Actress)
Laura Harrier
5
Birthdate: March 28, 1990
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
 8 
Karrueche Tran
(Actress and Model Known for Her Role as Vivian Johnson in the Web Series ‘The Bay’)
Karrueche Tran
4
Birthdate: May 17, 1988
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Karrueche Tran is an American actress best known for her portrayal of Vivian Johnson in the popular web series, The Bay. Apart from playing an important role in The Bay, Tran also produced the series for which she won two Daytime Emmy Awards. Before becoming an actress, Karrueche Tran worked as a model and was the face of Lady Crooks.

 9 
Beverly Johnson
(Film producer, Television actor, Film actor, Actor, Model)
Beverly Johnson
3
Birthdate: October 13, 1952
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Buffalo
 10 
Lark Voorhies
(Actress)
Lark Voorhies
4
Birthdate: March 25, 1974
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
 11 
Chanel Iman
(Model)
Chanel Iman
3
Birthdate: December 1, 1990
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Atlanta
 12 
Jill Scott
(Singer-songwriter)
Jill Scott
3
Birthdate: April 4, 1972
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
 13 
Marsai Martin
(Actress)
Marsai Martin
4
Birthdate: August 14, 2004
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Plano, Texas
Marsai Martin is best known as Diane Johnson from the series Black-ish. She also starred in and produced the film Little at 14, earning a Guinness record for being the youngest Hollywood executive producer. She has won multiple NAACP Image Awards and was featured on Time 100 Next in 2019.
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Tina Knowles
(Businesswoman & Founder of the Fashion Brand ''House of Deréon')
Tina Knowles
4
Birthdate: January 4, 1954
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Galveston, Texas, United States

Tina Knowles is an American fashion designer and businesswoman. In 2004, she launched House of Deréon, a now-defunct ready-to-wear fashion line. While her fashion brands, such as Miss Tina and House of Deréon, have been generally regarded as one of her most important contributions, her biggest contribution to the society is letting her daughters, Beyoncé and Solange ,follow their passion.

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Zoë Kravitz
(Actress Best Known for Her Role in 'The Divergent' and 'Fantastic Beasts' Film Series)
Zoë Kravitz
0
Birthdate: December 1, 1988
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Venice, Los Angeles, California, United States

Actress, singer, and model Zoë Kravitz first gained prominence for her role in the superhero film X-Men: First Class in the early 2010s. She is the daughter of actor parents and her entry into Hollywood is hardly surprising. Besides acting, she also works as a fashion model and musician. As a singer, she is involved with the band Lolawolf.

 16 
Rotimi
(Actor)
Rotimi
3
Birthdate: November 30, 1988
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Maplewood, New Jersey, U.S.
 17 
Alek Wek
(Model)
Alek Wek
5
Birthdate: April 16, 1977
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Wau

Alek Wek is a South Sudanese-British designer and model. Since making her fashion debut at the age of 18, Alek has been an influential figure in the world of fashion; she has been praised for redefining beauty and altering the perception of beauty within the fashion industry. In 2015, she was included in the BBC's 100 Women list.

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Grace Jones
(Model, Actress and One of the 100 Greatest Women of Rock and Roll by VH1 in 1999)
Grace Jones
5
Birthdate: May 19, 1948
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Spanish Town, Jamaica

Grace Jones began her career as a model in New York and Paris, popularizing her androgynous style. One of VH1's 100 Greatest Women of Rock and Roll, she experimented with disco, punk, reggae, and pop, and contributed to the 1980s’ cross-dressing movement. She later appeared in films such as Vamp.

 19 
Tami Roman
(Television Personality)
Tami Roman
3
Birthdate: April 17, 1970
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Mount Vernon, New York
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LisaRaye McCoy
(Best Known for Her Role as Diamond in Film ‘The Players Club’)
LisaRaye McCoy
3
Birthdate: September 23, 1967
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
LisaRaye McCoy is best known as Diana "Diamond" Armstrong from The Players Club. Fans also loved her as Neesee James in All of Us and as Keisha Greene in Single Ladies. She has earlier served as the First Lady of Turks and Caicos, as the wife of Premier Michael Misick. 
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Jeremy Meeks
(American Fashion Model)
Jeremy Meeks
5
Birthdate: February 7, 1984
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Tacoma, Washington, United States

Jeremy Meeks is an American convicted felon whose mug shot posted on Facebook by the police helped him land contracts as a fashion model. Dubbed the buff bad boy by Vogue magazine, Jeremy Meeks is a former member of a notorious gang called the Crips. He now serves as an inspiration to other convicted felons, thanks to his inspiring journey.

 22 
Kofi Siriboe
3
Birthdate: March 2, 1994
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
 23 
Jessica White
(Actor, Model)
Jessica White
2
Birthdate: June 21, 1984
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Buffalo
 24 
Carla Hall
(Chef who appeared in the fifth and eighth seasons of Top Chef, Bravo's cooking competition show)
Carla Hall
3
Birthdate: May 12, 1964
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
 25 
Boris Kodjoe
(Best Known for His Role in the Film 'Brown Sugar' and TV Series 'Soul Food')
Boris Kodjoe
21
Birthdate: March 8, 1973
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Vienna, Austria
Boris Kodjoe is an Austrian-American former model, actor, and producer. Over the years, he has been part of several popular films and TV series, such as Brown Sugar, Resident Evil: Afterlife, and Station 19. Also known for his good looks, Boris Kodjoe was named in People magazine's list of 50 Most Beautiful People in the World in 2002.
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Mehcad Brooks
(Actor)
Mehcad Brooks
3
Birthdate: October 25, 1980
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Austin, Texas, USA
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Nona Gaye
(Actress)
Nona Gaye
3
Birthdate: September 4, 1974
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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Fleur East
(Singer-songwriter)
Fleur East
3
Birthdate: October 29, 1987
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Walthamstow, London

Fleur East is an English rapper, singer, and songwriter. She is best known for her participation in the popular reality television music competition The X Factor where she finished second in 2014. She then went on to release her debut studio album Love, Sax and Flashbacks which peaked at number 12 on the Scottish Albums Chart.

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Lance Gross
(Actor)
Lance Gross
3
Birthdate: July 8, 1981
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Oakland, California, USA
 30 
Terrence J
(Actor)
Terrence J
3
Birthdate: April 21, 1982
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Queens, New York (state) New York, United States
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Toukie Smith
(Actress, Model)
Toukie Smith
3
Birthdate: April 25, 1955
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Nicole Narain
(Model)
Nicole Narain
3
Birthdate: July 28, 1974
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Aurora, Illinois, USA
 33 
Cedella Marley
(Singer)
Cedella Marley
3
Birthdate: August 23, 1967
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Kingston, Jamaica

The daughter of reggae legend Bob Marley and his singer wife Rita Marley, Cedella Marley dons many hats. She is not just a singer but is also a successful fashion designer, an author, and an entrepreneur. She began her singing career with The Melody Makers and now heads her father’s record label.

 34 
Pooch Hall
(Actor)
Pooch Hall
3
Birthdate: February 8, 1977
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Brockton, Massachusetts, USA
 35 
LaTavia Roberson
(Singer)
LaTavia Roberson
3
Birthdate: November 1, 1981
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, USA
 36 
Claudia Jordan
(Actor, Model, Television actor)
Claudia Jordan
3
Birthdate: April 12, 1973
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Providence
 37 
Jason George
(Actor)
Jason George
3
Birthdate: February 9, 1972
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
 38 
Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman
(Actor)
Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman
3
Birthdate: October 21, 1984
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
 39 
Isis King
(Model)
Isis King
2
Birthdate: October 1, 1985
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: New York City
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Waris Dirie
(Model & Women’s Rights Activist Known for Her Efforts to Eliminate Female Genital Mutilation)
Waris Dirie
2
Birthdate: 1965 AD
Birthplace: Galkayo, Somalia

Somali model, writer, and women’s rights activist Waris Dirie is best known for her advocacy against female genital mutilation through the Desert Flower Foundation. Born into a poor nomadic family, she ran away at 13 to avoid marriage and then worked as a maid in London, before gaining a modeling contract.

 41 
Tammy Rivera
(She is a former cast member of the VH1 reality show Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta)
Tammy Rivera
0
Birthdate: July 30, 1986
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
 42 
Demetria McKinney
(Actress, Model)
Demetria McKinney
0
Birthdate: August 27, 1979
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
 43 
Star Jones
(Lawyer, Journalist, Television Personality & Fashion Designer)
Star Jones
3
Birthdate: March 24, 1962
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Badin, North Carolina, United States
 44 
Agbani Darego
(Model & Beauty Queen)
Agbani Darego
2
Birthdate: December 22, 1982
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Abonnema, Nigeria

Nigerian beauty queen Agbani Darego made headlines with her Miss World win in 2001, when she became the first indigenous African to win the pageant. A bright computer science student back then, she was also the first from her country to make it to the Miss Universe Top 10.

 45 
Traci Bingham
(Actress)
Traci Bingham
2
Birthdate: January 13, 1968
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: North Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.
 46 
Erica Ash
(Actress)
Erica Ash
2
Birthdate: September 19, 1977
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Florida, USA
 47 
Nyakim Gatwech
(Queen of the Dark who found acclaim with her distinctive dark complexion)
Nyakim Gatwech
0
Birthdate: January 27, 1993
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Gambela, Ethiopia
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Adwoa Aboah
(British Fashion Model Who Appeared on the Cover of 'Vogue' in December 2017)
Adwoa Aboah
4
Birthdate: May 18, 1992
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Westminster, London, England

British fashion-model Adwoa Aboah has modelled for Calvin Klein, H&M, DKNY and Fendi among others and featured on the cover of British VogueVogue ItaliaAmerican Vogue, Vogue Poland, and i-D. A contributing-editor of British Vogue, Aboah was voted by the fashion industry in 2017 as Model of the Year for models.com and found place on the Powerlist in 2020.

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Melyssa Ford
(Model and Actress)
Melyssa Ford
2
Birthdate: November 7, 1976
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
 50 
Eugena Washington
(Model, Playboy Playmate)
Eugena Washington
2
Birthdate: October 8, 1985
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Palmdale