Dorothy Dandridge: 6 Fascinating Facts About The Singer And Actor

She Became The First Black Woman To Appear On The Cover Of Life Magazine

In an episode of the series Biography, from season 11, entitled “Dorothy Dandridge: Little Girl Lost,” it was mentioned that at the peak of her fame, Dandridge appeared on a variety of magazine covers, including Ebony, Look, and Life. Appearing on Life marked the first time in history a black woman made the cover.

The Dorothy Dandridge: Life and Legacy book stated that her appearing on Life magazine was part of the promotional campaign for Carmen Jones. She dressed as her iconic character for the cover, which was the November 1, 1954 issue. Movietone News also shot a newsreel video of clips from the shoot.

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