Jenifer Lewis
Jenifer Lewis is an American actress, singer, comedian, and activist, widely known as "The Mother of Black Hollywood." She began her career in Broadway musicals and as a backup singer for Bette Midler before transitioning to film and television. Lewis is recognized for her numerous roles as a mother figure in popular movies and TV shows, including "What's Love Got to Do With It," "Poetic Justice," "The Preacher's Wife," and "Black-ish." She has also lent her voice to animated characters in Disney-Pixar films such as "The Princess and the Frog" and the "Cars" franchise. Lewis is also an author, with her memoir "The Mother of Black Hollywood" becoming a bestseller. She has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and received numerous awards for her contributions to entertainment.
Awards
['NAACP Image Awards', 'Hollywood Walk of Fame star', 'St. Louis Walk of Fame star', 'Honorary doctorate from Webster University', 'American Black Film Festival Career Achievement Award', 'NAACP Lifetime Achievement Award in Theatre', 'ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Award', 'Human Rights Campaign Ally Award', 'Satellite Awards Honorary Satellite Award']
Notable Works
['Beaches', 'Sister Act', "What's Love Got to Do With It", 'Poetic Justice', "The Preacher's Wife", 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air', 'A Different World', 'Strong Medicine', 'Black-ish', 'The Princess and the Frog', 'Cars', 'The Mother of Black Hollywood (memoir)']
