Slideshow: Black stars stuck in the 'friend zone'

SLIDESHOW - Here are our picks of some of the most memorable moments when black actors took on "friend" roles in major films.

Jun 30, 2011
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Here are our picks of some of the most memorable moments when black actors took on “friend” roles in major films.