These two sisters both made history. As actresses, Phylicia Rashad and sister Debbie Allen has stared in major films that have impacted history.
Phylicia Rashad is most commonly known for her role as Clair Huxtable in the hit sitcom The Cosbys. She has worked as an actress, a stage director, and a singer. She has starred in over 30 films and TV shows, including the monumental films For Colored Girls and A Raisin In The Sun. Phylicia Rashad has been nominated for over 25 awards and won 11 awards. She got three prime time Emmy nominations. She received two image awards for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series.
Her sister Debbie Allen is also a historical legend. She too has pave the way for many actors and actresses of color in mainstream media. Starring in movies such as Roots, Fame, and Amistad. Debbie Allen has been nominated for over 20 awards and has won 11 awards. This includes a Golden Globe award for Best Performance by an actress in a television series, comedy or musical For Fame (1982).