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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Valerie Harper
The four-time Primetime Emmy Award Valerie Harper will always make the list. Harper is best known as Rhoda Morgenstern from The Mary Tyler Moore Show and its spin-off, Rhoda. Moreover she’s known for her roles in Valerie, Freebie and the Bean, and Chapter Two. This Broadway star focuses on charity organizations nowadays.
Valerie Harper
