Black Actresses You Didn’t Know are Sagittarius

Sagittarius season runs roughly from November 22 to December 21—and quite a few beloved Black actresses fall under this adventurous fire sign. Below are 30 stars born during this window, along with quick-hit facts about their birthdays, breakout roles, and notable projects you’ve likely seen them in. Titles are included so you can easily connect the name to the face and the work.

Regina Hall

Born December 12 in Washington, D.C., Regina Hall is a Sagittarius whose career spans comedy and drama. She broke out with ‘Scary Movie’ and later earned acclaim in ‘Girls Trip’, ‘Support the Girls’, and ‘The Best Man’ franchise. Hall has also led or co-led series like ‘Black Monday’ and hosted major award shows. Beyond acting, she’s an active producer and frequent collaborator with filmmakers across comedy and indie drama.

Zoë Kravitz

Zoë Kravitz was born December 1 in Los Angeles. She’s starred in films such as ‘The Batman’, ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ (supporting role via franchise), and ‘Kimi’, and headlined the series ‘High Fidelity’. Kravitz also writes, produces, and directs—debuting as a feature director with ‘Blink Twice’. She often balances studio blockbusters with stylish, character-driven projects.

Janelle Monáe

Born December 1 in Kansas City, Janelle Monáe is a multihyphenate who’s built a strong acting résumé alongside music. On screen, Monáe appears in ‘Moonlight’, ‘Hidden Figures’, ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’, and the thriller ‘Antebellum’. She’s also a voice performer in animated projects and a producer on select titles. In addition to award-nominated film roles, Monáe’s creative imprint includes concept-driven short films tied to her albums.

Tiffany Haddish

Tiffany Haddish was born December 3 in Los Angeles County. She became widely known after ‘Girls Trip’ and has since led comedies like ‘Night School’ and voiced characters in family titles such as ‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’. On TV, she’s appeared on ‘The Last O.G.’ and hosted specials and documentary projects. Haddish also publishes books and performs stand-up alongside her screen work.

Raven-Symoné

Born December 10 in Atlanta, Raven-Symoné is a Sagittarius who moved from child stardom to adult roles and producing. She’s best known for ‘That’s So Raven’ and its follow-up ‘Raven’s Home’, plus early roles on ‘The Cosby Show’ and in ‘The Cheetah Girls’. Raven works on-camera and behind the scenes, including executive production on her Disney Channel projects. She also directs episodes and participates in voice acting.

Teyana Taylor

Teyana Taylor’s birthday is December 10 in New York City. Alongside a music and choreography career, she’s acted in projects including ‘A Thousand and One’, ‘Coming 2 America’, and ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ (remake). Taylor directs under the creative collective “Aunties” and frequently choreographs and helms music visuals. She has also taken on fashion and brand partnerships tied to her film and television momentum.

KiKi Layne

KiKi Layne was born December 10 in Cincinnati. She earned breakout attention with ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ and followed with ‘The Old Guard’, ‘Don’t Worry Darling’, and ‘Native Son’. Layne continues to mix genre work with prestige drama, including festival premieres and franchise entries. She’s trained in theatre and often gravitates toward roles with strong emotional arcs.

Lashana Lynch

Born November 27 in London, Lashana Lynch is a Sagittarius recognized for action and historical drama. She portrays Maria Rambeau in the MCU, appears in ‘No Time to Die’, and stars in ‘The Woman King’. Lynch has also taken on musical and biographical roles, including Rita Marley in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’. Her television work includes ‘Still Star-Crossed’ and ‘The Day of the Jackal’.

Quinta Brunson

Quinta Brunson’s birthday is December 21 in Philadelphia. She created, writes, and stars in ‘Abbott Elementary’, which has earned major industry awards and nominations. Brunson’s path includes digital sketches, BuzzFeed projects, and producing multiple short-form series before network success. She continues to expand the show’s universe while developing additional scripted and unscripted work.

Garcelle Beauvais

Born November 26 in Saint-Marc, Haiti, Garcelle Beauvais is a Sagittarius with decades across TV, film, and hosting. She’s known for ‘The Jamie Foxx Show’, ‘NYPD Blue’, and appearances in ‘Coming 2 America’ and ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’. Beauvais has also hosted and produced lifestyle and talk content and authored books. She remains active in both scripted roles and on-camera hosting.

Mo’Nique

Mo’Nique was born December 11 in Baltimore County. An actor and stand-up performer, she earned widespread recognition for her dramatic turn in ‘Precious’, which brought significant awards attention. On TV, she headlined ‘The Parkers’ and has filmed numerous comedy specials. Mo’Nique continues to appear in film and streaming projects, often blending drama with her comedic background.

Cicely Tyson

Cicely Tyson, born December 19 in New York City, was a pioneering Sagittarius whose work reshaped representation on screen. Her acclaimed performances include ‘Sounder’, ‘The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman’, and ‘How to Get Away with Murder’. Tyson’s career spanned stage, film, and television, with honors ranging from Emmys to an Honorary Academy Award. She also mentored actors and supported arts education initiatives.

Rutina Wesley

Born December 21 in Las Vegas, Rutina Wesley is known for genre and family drama. She starred as Tara Thornton on ‘True Blood’ and leads ‘Queen Sugar’, directed and executive-produced in part by Ava DuVernay. Wesley’s training includes Juilliard and international study, and she’s appeared on Broadway. Her screen work frequently centers complex, resilient characters.

Salli Richardson-Whitfield

Salli Richardson-Whitfield was born November 23 in Chicago. She’s known for ‘Eureka’, ‘Gargoyles’ (voice), and films like ‘A Low Down Dirty Shame’ and ‘I Am Legend’. Richardson-Whitfield has built a major second act as a director and executive producer, with episodes of ‘Queen Sugar’, ‘Winning Time’, ‘The Gilded Age’, and more. She’s widely sought after for high-profile television directing assignments.

Nico Parker

Nico Parker’s birthday is December 9 in London. She made her film debut in ‘Dumbo’ and drew notice on television as Sarah in ‘The Last of Us’. Parker has since booked lead roles in upcoming franchise titles and continues to work in both UK and U.S. productions. She comes from a filmmaking family and has quickly established a distinct on-screen presence in genre and drama.

Lauren London

Lauren London was born December 5 in Los Angeles. She’s appeared in ‘ATL’, ‘Madea’s Big Happy Family’, and ‘You People’, and on television in ‘The Game’, ‘Entourage’, and ‘Without Remorse’ (franchise tie-in via supporting role). London also produces and frequently collaborates on projects rooted in Los Angeles stories. Her work spans romance, comedy, and crime drama.

Naomi Ackie

Born November 22 in London, Naomi Ackie is known for ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’, ‘The End of the F***ing World’, and ‘I Wanna Dance with Somebody’. She plays complex leads and supporting roles across franchise, biographical, and indie projects. Ackie’s stage background complements her on-camera work in prestige television. She continues to alternate between UK and U.S. productions.

Kiersey Clemons

Kiersey Clemons was born December 17 in Los Angeles. She broke through with ‘Dope’ and has since appeared in ‘Hearts Beat Loud’, ‘The Flash’, and ‘Sweetheart’. On television, she’s worked on series like ‘Transparent’ and various limited projects. Clemons also develops music and produces select indie titles.

Ashley Madekwe

Born December 6 in London, Ashley Madekwe is recognized for ‘Revenge’, ‘Salem’, and the A24 feature ‘County Lines’. She has worked across British and American television, often in stylish dramas and thrillers. Madekwe’s film choices include socially grounded stories and genre pieces. She continues to balance recurring TV roles with festival-circuit films.

Angelica Ross

Angelica Ross was born November 28 in Kenosha. She’s best known for ‘Pose’ and ‘American Horror Story’, bringing tech and advocacy experience to her entertainment career. Ross founded TransTech Social Enterprises and speaks frequently on employment and inclusion. She also performs on stage and develops projects that foreground LGBTQ+ narratives.

Lovie Simone

Lovie Simone, born November 29 in New York, garnered attention with ‘Greenleaf’. Her film and TV work includes ‘Selah and the Spades’, ‘The Craft: Legacy’, and ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’. Simone often selects coming-of-age and genre roles with a grounded, intimate tone. She continues to build a résumé across both studio and indie spaces.

Nafessa Williams

Nafessa Williams was born December 4 in Philadelphia. She’s known for ‘Black Lightning’, where she portrayed Anissa Pierce/Thunder, and earlier roles in ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ and ‘One Life to Live’. Williams also appears in films and TV movies, including biographical and inspirational projects. Her work spans superhero action, daytime drama, and contemporary features.

Paula Patton

Paula Patton’s birthday is December 5 in Los Angeles. She’s starred in ‘Precious’, ‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol’, ‘2 Guns’, and ‘Déjà Vu’. Patton’s TV credits include leading roles in limited series and network dramas. She also serves as a producer on select projects, focusing on thrillers and relationship-driven stories.

Kathryn Drysdale

Born December 1 in Wigan, Kathryn Drysdale is known internationally for ‘Bridgerton’, ‘St. Trinian’s’, and ‘Benidorm’. She has extensive stage and voice work alongside film and TV. Drysdale continues to appear in period pieces and contemporary comedies. Her portfolio mixes ensemble hits with character-driven roles.

Teala Dunn

Teala Dunn was born December 8 in New Jersey. She began as a child actor on Nickelodeon and has appeared in ‘Are We There Yet?’ (TV), ‘The Thundermans’, and numerous digital-first series. Dunn also does voice roles and produces lifestyle content that intersects with her screen work. She remains active across streaming platforms and traditional television.

Yvonne Orji

Born December 2 in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Yvonne Orji rose to prominence on ‘Insecure’. Her specials and books sit alongside roles in features and guest arcs on television. Orji produces and develops projects that spotlight immigrant and first-generation experiences. She continues to work in comedy and drama across film and TV.

Lauren Ridloff

Lauren Ridloff, a Sagittarius born in Chicago, is acclaimed for ‘Eternals’ and ‘The Walking Dead’. A former teacher and Miss Deaf America, she brings ASL fluency and advocacy to her roles. Ridloff’s stage work includes a Tony-nominated performance in ‘Children of a Lesser God’. She collaborates on accessibility initiatives within film and television productions.

Dascha Polanco

Dascha Polanco, born December 3 in Santo Domingo, is known for ‘Orange Is the New Black’. Her screen credits include ‘In the Heights’, ‘When They See Us’, and ‘Samaritan’. Polanco often appears in ensemble casts that blend drama and social commentary. She works across English- and Spanish-language projects in film and television.

Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj was born December 8 in Saint James and has acting credits alongside her music career. Her roles include ‘The Other Woman’, ‘Barbershop: The Next Cut’, and voice work in ‘Ice Age: Continental Drift’. Minaj has hosted major TV events and guest-starred on series while developing scripted projects. She continues to intersect film, television, and music with on-screen appearances.

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