Vanessa Bell Calloway talks about colorism.

Vanessa Bell Calloway Believes Colorism Played A Part In “Coming To America” Casting

If you ever wondered if there was colorism in the classic “Coming to America” production, you may be right. Vanessa Bell Calloway, who played Imani Izzi in the 1988 classic, believes that her complexion was the reason why she didn’t land the main role. The Hollywood veteran said she auditioned for the role of Eddie Murphy‘s love…

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Four Black Actresses Set To Direct Upcoming BET Her Short Films

Our ladies are doing it! Actresses Sheryl Lee Ralph, Kim Fields, Vanessa Bell-Calloway, and Victoria Rowell are set to direct four female-centric original short films that are produced by Tressa Azarel Smallwood and will air on BET Her initiative. According to Deadline, shooting began this week in Maryland. The 20-minute films will cover topics that families deal with such as breast cancer,…

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Vanessa Bell Calloway And Kym Whitley Recognized In LA For Their Work In The Entertainment Industry

Actress Vanessa Bell Calloway and Comedian Kym Whitney received a special award last night and was honored by the city of Los Angeles for the work they have put into the entertainment industry. Vanessa shared some of the moments on Instagram.   View this post on Instagram Thank you #markridleythomas #lacountysupervisor for acknowledging me and…

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Vanessa Bell Calloway Announces She’s 10 Years Cancer-Free A Day After Anniversary of Her Mastectomy

Vanessa Bell Calloway is 10 years cancer-free! The actress made the announcement on Instagram Sunday evening on the day after her anniversary date of her mastectomy and breast reconstruction.     View this post on Instagram 10 years ago yesterday October 26th I had a #mastectomy and breast reconstruction from #stage0breastcancer I’m 10 years #cancerfree…

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Shari Headley, Vanessa Bell Calloway, And John Amos All Cofirmed To Reprise Their Roles In “Coming to America” Sequel

It looks like the whole gang is getting back together for this epic film. Along with Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, James Earl Jones and many others returning for Paramount Pictures’ “Coming to America” sequel, we can now add three more to the roster. Shari Headley will be reprising her role as Lisa McDowell, wife of…

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