Phylicia Rashad
And speaking of The Cosby Show, next up is mama bear Clair Huxtable. A role which earned her two Emmy nominations. During the 2010 NAACP Image Awards, Phylicia Rashad was dubbed “The Mother” of the African-American community. Apart from acting, the 69 year old also is a singer and stage director who has worked on Broadway.

Phylicia Rashad
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