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Stacey Dash – Clueless
Stacey Dash starred in the 1998 cult classic comedy, Clueless. Dash played Alicia Silverstone’s best friend Dionne.

Stacey Dash – Clueless

Stacey Dash starred in the 1998 cult classic comedy, Clueless. Dash played Alicia Silverstone’s best friend Dionne.

Richard Pryor – Silver StreakRichard Pryor starred in the 1976 comedy Silver Streak along with Gene Wilder and Jill Clayburgh. Pryor plays a small time thief who eventually befriends Wilder’s character, and the two embark on a thrilling adventure.

Richard Pryor – Silver Streak

Richard Pryor starred in the 1976 comedy Silver Streak along with Gene Wilder and Jill Clayburgh. Pryor plays a small time thief who eventually befriends Wilder’s character, and the two embark on a thrilling adventure.

Brandy – I Still Know What You Did Last SummerIn 1998 Brandy Norwood made her big screen debut in the thriller I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. Brandy played Karla Wilson, Jennifer Love Hewitt’s sassy roommate and friend.

Brandy – I Still Know What You Did Last Summer

In 1998 Brandy Norwood made her big screen debut in the thriller I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. Brandy played Karla Wilson, Jennifer Love Hewitt’s sassy roommate and friend.

Mykelti T. Williamson – Forrest GumpMykelti Williamson is best known for his role as Benjamin (Bubba) Buford Blue in the 1994 Oscar winning film Forrest Gump. Williamson plays Gump’s best friend who convinces him to go into the shrimping business.

Mykelti T. Williamson – Forrest Gump

Mykelti Williamson is best known for his role as Benjamin (Bubba) Buford Blue in the 1994 Oscar winning film Forrest Gump. Williamson plays Gump’s best friend who convinces him to go into the shrimping business.

Jennifer Hudson – Sex and the CityJennifer Hudson starred alongside Sarah Jessica Parker in the 2008 film Sex and the City. Hudson plays Louise, Carrie Bradshaw’s personal assistant and friend, who eventually assists in Carrie’s quest to find love.

Jennifer Hudson – Sex and the City

Jennifer Hudson starred alongside Sarah Jessica Parker in the 2008 film Sex and the City. Hudson plays Louise, Carrie Bradshaw’s personal assistant and friend, who eventually assists in Carrie’s quest to find love.

Regina King – Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and FabulousIn 2005 Regina King starred opposite Sandra Bullock in comedy Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous. King played Bullock’s bodyguard, Sam Fuller who eventually becomes her BFF.

Regina King – Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous

In 2005 Regina King starred opposite Sandra Bullock in comedy Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous. King played Bullock’s bodyguard, Sam Fuller who eventually becomes her BFF.

Viola Davis – Eat Pray LoveAcademy Award nominated actress Viola Davis starred in the 2010 comedy-drama Eat Pray Love with Julia Roberts. Davis played Delia Shiraz, Gilbert’s best friend and trusted confidant.

Viola Davis – Eat Pray Love

Academy Award nominated actress Viola Davis starred in the 2010 comedy-drama Eat Pray Love with Julia Roberts. Davis played Delia Shiraz, Gilbert’s best friend and trusted confidant.

Dave Chappelle – You’ve Got MailFunny man Dave Chappelle starred in the 1998 romantic comedy You’ve Got Mail, with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. Chappelle plays Hanks’s best and business colleague Kevin.

Dave Chappelle – You’ve Got Mail

Funny man Dave Chappelle starred in the 1998 romantic comedy You’ve Got Mail, with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. Chappelle plays Hanks’s best and business colleague Kevin.

Kelly Rowland – Freddy vs. JasonKelly Rowland starred in the 2003 horror movie Freddy vs. Jason. Rowland plays Kia Waterson, the best friend to the film’s leading lady, played by Monica Keena.

Kelly Rowland – Freddy vs. Jason

Kelly Rowland starred in the 2003 horror movie Freddy vs. Jason. Rowland plays Kia Waterson, the best friend to the film’s leading lady, played by Monica Keena.

Elise Neal – Scream 2In 1997 Elise Neal starred in Scream 2 along with Neve Campbell, David Arquette, Counteney Cox and Jada Pinkett Smith. Neal plays Hallie, Campbell’s best friend and fellow college student.

Elise Neal – Scream 2

In 1997 Elise Neal starred in Scream 2 along with Neve Campbell, David Arquette, Counteney Cox and Jada Pinkett Smith. Neal plays Hallie, Campbell’s best friend and fellow college student.

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