CICELY TYSON

Cicely is a beloved actress and fashion model who is known for portraying strong African-American and women-oriented roles on the silver screen. Her unforgettable performance was from her credit role as Constantine Bates in the movie The Help. Her tear-jerking scenes from the said film earned her multiple-nominations and award. After her stint as a fashion model in her younger years, Cicely Tyson’s acting career kick-started with NBC’s Frontiers of Faith in 1951;

then five years later she made her movie debut when she appeared on Carib Gold. Her fame skyrocketed when she took up her role as Rebecca Morgan in the 1972 movie Sounder.  Even at the age of 94, there is no stopping her from doing what she loves best. At her age, you might think she’s set to retire soon; but her looks may deceive you, as she looks way younger than her age. As years pass by, Tyson is still active on show business and was one of the regular casts of the recent TV show How to Get Away from Murder.