The 40 Most Stunningly Beautiful Actresses Before 1960

12. Dorothy Dandridge

Dorothy Dandridge made history as the first African-American actress to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress, thanks to her stunning performance in Carmen Jones (1954).

In addition to her Oscar nomination, Dandridge was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award for her role in Porgy and Bess. Her legacy was further celebrated with the 1999 HBO biographical film, Introducing Dorothy Dandridge.

Her enduring impact on Hollywood was solidified with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, cementing her place as one of the industry's finest actresses.