DIAHANN CARROLL, 83 YEARS OLD
Diahann Carroll was the idol of young African-American women with show business aspirations! Why? Well, she was the first non-white woman to have taken on a lead role in a television show. Her appearance in Julia was considered groundbreaking for women of color. She has received all sorts of awards, accolades, and nominations during her lengthy Hollywood career. The actress was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997 but she lived through the ordeal. This wonderful woman has since retired and her last acting credit dates back to 2014.
CICELY TYSON, 94 YEARS OLD
Considering how beautiful she is, it is no surprise to hear that Cicely Tyson was a model before she began acting. Her acting career has spanned over six decades now and she has appeared on the stage, the big screen, and the small screen. You likely remember her from The Help. It seems like there is no stopping this spectacular woman as she continues to act even at the advanced age of 94!