People Most Beautiful Women Of Color Over Julia Roberts

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No shade to the iconic Julia Roberts, but “People” just missed a huge opportunity.
No shade to the iconic Julia Roberts, but People just missed a huge opportunity.
Sofia Vergara, 44

Modern Family’s Gloria has been ranked the highest-paid actress in the world three times.
Taraji P. Henson, 46

The same woman who gives us Cookie every week on Empire also helped tell the powerful story of three Black women computers at NASA.
Viola Davis, 51

Davis made history this year when she became the only Black actor or actress to win the Triple Crown of acting (a Tony, Emmy, and Oscar). She also slays as Annalise Keating on How to Get Away With Murder.
Lucy Liu, 48

Her cameo in Girls was one the highlights of the show’s penultimate season.
Gabrielle Union, 44

The star of Being Mary Jane is also a fierce advocate on behalf of women and Black communities.
Sanaa Lathan, 45

Currently the star of Fox’s new crime drama Shots Fired.
Penelope Cruz, 42

She’s been in too many films to count, with two more coming this year. She’ll also be playing Donatella Versace in 2018’s American Crime Story.
Lisa Bonet, 49

The former Cosby kid is now the coolest mom ever, and still a great actress.
Nia Long, 46

If Black people had our own version of People, Long would be the actress we gave the “Most Beautiful Woman” title to five times. But who else can give Cookie such a good run for her money after nearly 20 years in the industry?
Thandie Newton, 44

Westworld’s finest, Newton is ageless and a damn good actress.
Kerry Washington, 40

Do this really require any explanation? She's Olivia Pope for crying out loud!