Ten Times Diahann Carroll Slayed In Honor Of Her Birthday

Legendary actress, singer and civil rights activist Diahann Carroll was a true trailblazer, knocking the doors down on stage and screen. And while she died on Oct. 4 at the age of 84, her iconic moments on the big and small screens, as well as the stage, will live on forever. READ MORE: Diahann Carroll Dies At 84 Born in Bronx, Carroll became the first Black woman to win a Tony for best actress in 1962. In 1968, her TV series “Julia,” the first series on American television to star a Black woman in a nonstereotypical role debuted and she received an Oscar nomination for “Claudine” in 1974. This queen has been grinding for decades. Check out some of her epic moments below.

1. On the set of 'Dynasty' in 1985…

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2. Diahann Carroll at Sydney the Opera House in 1973…

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3. Diahann Carroll in London in 1964

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4. With the legendary Sidney Poitier in 1964

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5. Young Miss Carroll in 1965

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6. With the legendary Julie Andrews in 1972

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7. Rocking it with Lenny Kravitz

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8. Back in the day… 1955!

9. Her hilarious cameo in 'Jackie's Back'

10. Her famous shady scene as Dominique Deveraux in 'Dynasty'