Richest American Black Actresses Under 40-years

Below is a list of the most successful black actresses in America compiled by information from loop21.

1. Raven-Symone: At age 27, the former star of “That’s So Raven” tops this list of richest young black actresses. Her net worth is a staggering $45 million. Being a child star has certainly helped Raven-Symone amass a fortune. She achieved stardom as a pre-schooler on “The Cosby Show” in 1989.

2. Brandy Norwood: Brandy, 33, is known for both her singing and acting. Before her star turn on “Moesha” in 1996, she starred on the sitcom “Thea.” Brandy was also nominated for an NAACP Image Award for her star role in 1997’s “Cinderella” remake. Her net worth is $12 Million.

3. Zoe Saldana: This 34-year-old rose to stardom after appearing in 2000’s “Center Stage.” She’s now known for a number of blockbusters, most notably “Avatar” and “Star Trek.” Her net worth is $8 million. 

4. Tia Mowry-Hardrict and Tamera Mowry-Housley: Two in one, these child stars became known to all with their hit show “Sister, Sister.” After appearing in a number of Disney films, including “Twitches,” the 34-year-old sisters now star in the Style Network’s reality show “Tia & Tamera.” Their combined net worth is $8 million.

5. Meagan Good: This 31-year-old is known for her roles in films such as “Jumping the Broom” and “Eve’s Bayou.” Her star will likely rise even higher when her new NBC show, “Deception,” launches next year. Good’s net worth is $8 million.

6. Keke Palmer: This “Akeelah and the Bee” star is only 19, but she’s worth $7.5 million.

7. Paula Patton: The wife of singer Robin Thicke, this 37-year-old didn’t become a household name until she was in her 30s. Her roles in “Idlewild” and “Precious” thrust her into the spotlight. Her net worth is $3 million.

8. Kyla Pratt: This 26-year-old new mother is known for her lead role in “One on One.” She’s also appeared in the “Dr. Dolittle” films, “Fat Albert” and “Hotel for Dogs.” Her net worth is $ 2.5 million.

9. Lauren London: After starring in films such as “ATL” and “This Christmas,” with a guest role on “Entourage,” the 28-year-old London is worth $2 million.

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FOR GREAT STORY HOLLYWOOD NEEDS TO FIND US

Nigerian movie idol, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has extended her popularity beyond the shores of the country as she made a good appearance of herself in Jamaica recently. Ekeinde, has thrown out a challenge to Hollywood film makers to visit Africa and discover great stories. The actress, who is in Jamaica on business as well as to film segments of her television reality series, 'The Real Omotola', said Hollywood is now restorting to k*lling children.

 Her charge comes against the background of the film "Hunger Games." "I can't believe someone allowed that to be made. Hollywood needs to find Africa. Yes, they are superior in terms of financing and technology.

But for great stories they need to come to us," she said. Nigeria films are popular in Jamaica and Omotola (or Omosexy as she is known to fans) has racked up an impressive filmography. She is listed as one of the most successful actresses to come out of Nollywood, the popular name for the Nigerian film industry. 

 Omotola explained that acting was never on the cards for her early on, as the profession was once frowned on in Nigeria. In fact, she really wanted to be a singer. But as a 16-year-old model a chance audition turned her on to acting.

 Omotola said what the Jamaican needs to emulate Nollywood for is "Passion," she stated emphatically, then paused. "The truth, is having been there from the start I know what it's like with a few people just doing what they loved, and believing that nothing was impossible. So just get going." She advised. She aIso stated that it is hard to track how much is being expended on Nollywood annually. 

"We have had to deal with a lot of issues including piracy as well as the fact that previously a lot of our films went straight to home video." Omotola continued, "There is now a change, with the help of technology we are able to produce for cinema. With this, we will better be able to track overall earnings.

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