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10 Incredible Black Women Whose Biopics Need To Be Made  was originally published on hellobeautiful.com

1. Diana Ross

Diana Ross

You can’t mention iconic Black women without mentioning singer Diana Ross, who is long overdue to have her story told, much like she told the story of Billie Holliday in the award-winning film “Lady Sings The Blues.”

2. Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin

The Queen of Soul has a career that has spanned decades and includes all the makings of a great biopic from love affairs to awards to diva rumors. We are here for every last drop of it.

3. Oprah

Oprah

The media mogul is a living icon and has never had her incredible story brought to screen. We’d also love to see Ava DuVernay direct it.

4. Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou

Mother Maya was a Black female Jack of All Trades. A trained dancer, activist, incredible speaker and of course, literary icon, she is the stuff that Black Girl Magic is made of. It’s high time she had a film about her life that did her incredible body of work justice.

5. Ruby Dee

Ruby Dee

The acclaimed actress, writer, activist and journalist was an absolute American treasure whose story would no doubt inspire millions.

6. Patti LaBelle

Patti LaBelle

LaBelle is not only one of the greatest voices of all time, whose career has lasted for decades and is full of hits, but she’s also an entrepreneur and author who makes a mean Patti Pie!

7. Fannie Lou Hamer

Fannie Lou Hamer

Long before she captivated the American public as the chair of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, where she famously demanded equality at the 1964 Democratic National Convention, Hamer was an incredible woman with indomitable spiritual resolve. If that’s not an incredible inspiring story, we don’t know what is.

8. Eartha Kitt

Eartha Kitt

The iconic actress and singer was one of the most accomplished stars of her time and deserves to have her story told.

9. Natalie Cole

Natalie Cole

The late singer and daughter of Nat King Cole was a voice for the ages. Her personal life was full of ups and downs and her story is one we need to see on screen.