Black Actresses You Didn’t Know are Aquarius

Aquarius season runs from January 20 to February 18—and plenty of beloved Black actresses were born under this inventive air sign. Below is a single, clean roundup that brings everyone together in one place. You asked for up to 45; here are 29 verified Aquarius actresses, integrated into one text without filler or non-Aquarius entries. If you want me to keep digging for more, say the word and I’ll expand it further.

Kerry Washington

Born January 31, Kerry Washington is an Aquarius. She led ‘Scandal’ and headlined ‘Little Fires Everywhere’, with film credits including ‘Django Unchained’ and ‘The Last King of Scotland’. Washington’s producing work has earned major industry recognition. Her birthday falls squarely within Aquarius season.

Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey was born January 29, making her an Aquarius. Beyond her landmark talk show, she acted in ‘The Color Purple’, ‘Selma’, and ‘A Wrinkle in Time’. She has earned Academy recognition and multiple honors for her contributions to entertainment. Her birthday lands during Aquarius dates.

Danai Gurira

Danai Gurira’s birthday is February 14, right in Aquarius season. She starred as Michonne in ‘The Walking Dead’ and as Okoye in ‘Black Panther’ projects. Gurira is also a celebrated playwright with ‘Eclipsed’ earning multiple Tony nominations. Her birth date places her firmly under the Water Bearer.

Uzo Aduba

Uzo Aduba was born February 10, placing her under Aquarius. She won Emmys for Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren in ‘Orange Is the New Black’ and later for ‘Mrs. America’. Aduba’s screen work also spans drama and limited-series leads. Her birthday aligns with Aquarius dates.

Yara Shahidi

Yara Shahidi, born February 10, is an Aquarius. She broke out on ‘Black-ish’ and led ‘Grown-ish’, with film credits including ‘The Sun Is Also a Star’. Shahidi also produces and runs education-focused initiatives. Her birthday sits within Aquarius season.

Tatyana Ali

Tatyana Ali’s birthday is January 24, placing her in Aquarius. She’s best known as Ashley Banks on ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ and has continued working across television and film. Ali is also a recording artist with charting singles. Her birth date falls in Aquarius territory.

Brandy Norwood

Brandy Norwood was born February 11—an Aquarius date. Beyond her R&B legacy, she starred in ‘Moesha’ and headlined ‘Cinderella’ opposite Whitney Houston. She has appeared in series like ‘Queens’ and films such as ‘I Still Know What You Did Last Summer’. Her birthday is within Aquarius season.

Amber Riley

Amber Riley celebrates her birthday on February 15, making her an Aquarius. She’s known for ‘Glee’, where she earned a SAG Award with the ensemble, and for acclaimed West End performances. Riley has released solo music and appeared in competition and variety formats. Her birth date falls during Aquarius dates.

Kelly Rowland

Kelly Rowland, born February 11, is an Aquarius with a growing acting résumé. She has appeared in ‘Freddy vs. Jason’, episodes of ‘Empire’, and several holiday features alongside her music career. Rowland has served as a judge on international talent series. Her birthday is within Aquarius season.

Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys was born January 25—squarely in Aquarius. Alongside her music accolades, she acted in ‘Smokin’ Aces’ and ‘The Nanny Diaries’ and has produced screen projects. Keys has served as a coach on ‘The Voice’ and leads philanthropic efforts. Her birth date fits Aquarius.

Kenya Moore

Kenya Moore, born January 24, is an Aquarius with credits across film and TV. Before reality fame, she appeared in ‘Waiting to Exhale’, ‘Deliver Us from Eva’, and episodes of ‘The Steve Harvey Show’ and ‘Girlfriends’. Moore also won Miss USA, which helped launch her screen opportunities. Her birthday lands inside Aquarius dates.

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde was born February 7—Aquarius. A Nollywood icon, she has appeared in hundreds of films, including ‘Last Flight to Abuja’. She also works as a producer and humanitarian advocate. Her birth date sits in Aquarius season.

Tinashe

Tinashe was born February 6, making her an Aquarius; she began as a child actress before her music breakthrough. Early roles include ‘The Polar Express’, ‘Out of Jimmy’s Head’, and ‘Two and a Half Men’. She has continued acting alongside recording and touring. Her birthday falls within Aquarius.

Megan Thee Stallion

Megan Thee Stallion’s birthday is February 15, which is Aquarius. In addition to music, she has on-screen credits like ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’ and ‘Good Girls’, and she appears in ‘Dicks: The Musical’. She has also hosted ‘Saturday Night Live’. Her birth date is in Aquarius season.

Sharon Duncan-Brewster

Sharon Duncan-Brewster was born February 8, placing her in Aquarius. She’s known for playing Dr. Liet Kynes in ‘Dune: Part One’ and appears in the ‘Enola Holmes’ films. Earlier, she was a mainstay on UK series like ‘Bad Girls’ and ‘Top Boy’. Her birthday aligns with Aquarius dates.

Kirby Howell-Baptiste

Born February 7, Kirby Howell-Baptiste is an Aquarius. She’s appeared in ‘The Good Place’, ‘Killing Eve’, ‘Barry’, and ‘The Sandman’, and voiced roles in ‘Infinity Train’. Film credits include ‘Cruella’ and ‘A Dog’s Purpose’. Her birth date falls in Aquarius season.

Essence Atkins

Essence Atkins was born February 7—Aquarius territory. She’s known for ‘Half & Half’, ‘Are We There Yet?’, and ‘Marlon’, along with films such as ‘Dance Flick’ and ‘A Haunted House’. Atkins started in television as a teen and kept working steadily. Her birthday sits within Aquarius dates.

Jenifer Lewis

Jenifer Lewis, born January 25, is an Aquarius. A veteran of stage and screen, she appeared in ‘Black-ish’, ‘The Preacher’s Wife’, and voiced Mama Odie in ‘The Princess and the Frog’. She began on Broadway before shifting to film and TV. Her birth date fits Aquarius.

Tati Gabrielle

Tati Gabrielle was born January 25, making her an Aquarius. She’s known for ‘The 100’, ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’, ‘You’, ‘Kaleidoscope’, and the film ‘Uncharted’. Gabrielle also works in voice acting for animation and games. Her birthday is in Aquarius season.

Camille Winbush

Camille Winbush’s birthday is February 9—Aquarius. She rose to prominence on ‘The Bernie Mac Show’ and later appeared in ‘The Secret Life of the American Teenager’. Film credits include ‘Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai’. Her birth date falls in Aquarius dates.

Ariana DeBose

Ariana DeBose was born January 25, placing her in Aquarius season. She won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for ‘West Side Story’ and stars in ‘Schmigadoon!’. DeBose began on Broadway before expanding into film and television. Her birthday aligns with Aquarius.

Anna Diop

Anna Diop, born February 6, is an Aquarius. She starred as Kory Anders/Starfire in ‘Titans’ and led the psychological thriller ‘Nanny’, with earlier series roles in ’24: Legacy’. Her work spans network, streaming, and features. Her birth date sits within Aquarius dates.

Madison Bailey

Madison Bailey was born January 29—an Aquarius date. She stars as Kiara Carrera in ‘Outer Banks’ and has appeared in ‘Black Lightning’ and ‘American Horror Stories’. Bailey has modeling and brand work alongside acting. Her birthday lands in Aquarius season.

Kylie Bunbury

Kylie Bunbury’s birthday is January 30, which places her under Aquarius. She headlined ‘Pitch’, starred in ‘Big Sky’, and appeared in ‘Brave New World’ and ‘Game Night’. Bunbury’s film and TV roles span drama and thriller. Her birth date falls squarely in Aquarius.

Stacey Dash

Stacey Dash was born January 20, at the very start of Aquarius season. She’s best known as Dionne in ‘Clueless’ and appeared in ‘Single Ladies’ and ‘View from the Top’. Dash has worked across film and television for decades. Her birthday is within Aquarius dates.

Tyra Ferrell

Tyra Ferrell’s birthday is January 28—Aquarius. She is known for ‘Boyz n the Hood’, ‘White Men Can’t Jump’, and television work including ‘Empire’. Ferrell has also appeared on stage and in television movies. Her birth date falls in the Aquarius window.

Ciera Payton

Ciera Payton was born January 26, an Aquarius date. She stars in ‘The Oval’ and appeared in ‘She’s Gotta Have It’ and ‘A Madea Family Funeral’. Payton also leads arts-education programs. Her birthday sits within Aquarius season.

Zara Cully

Zara Cully, born January 26, was an Aquarius. She’s remembered for playing Olivia “Mother” Jefferson on ‘The Jeffersons’ and had a long stage career. Cully was one of the oldest regular performers on a network sitcom at the time. Her birth date aligns with Aquarius.

Rukiya Bernard

Rukiya Bernard’s birthday is January 20—Aquarius. She’s known for ‘Van Helsing’, ‘The Day the Earth Stood Still’, and numerous Hallmark mysteries. Bernard also works as a producer and designer. Her birth date falls in Aquarius season.

Share any Aquarius actresses I missed—and your favorite roles from this list—in the comments!