Sheryl Lee Ralph's 'rough' Hollywood path

Her "Abbott Elementary" role was transformative for Sheryl Lee Ralph, who has built a 45-year career in an industry not always welcoming of her skin tone.
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The "Abbott Elementary" star opens up about her "rough" path as a Black woman in show business — and now, at 65, enjoying the view from the top.

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Column: What color is an elf? Or a Sea Snake? And why do you care? Click to view images

If you object to characters of color in "House of the Dragon" and "The Rings of Power," you're missing the point and revealing your racism.

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Netflix hit with defamation lawsuit over true-crime drama 'Inventing Anna' Click to view images

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