Top 10 most inspiring quotes by Diahann Carroll
- With any president it is difficult to predict how the world will be effected by his presence in the white house.
- You have to keep your sanity as well as know how to distance yourself from it while still holding onto the reins tightly. That is a very difficult thing to do, but I’m learning.
- In the war against breast cancer, we have the ability to arm ourselves with knowledge and education is a powerful tool. By taking action and doing something positive, fear is replaced with hope.
- I’ve spent about that amount of time trying to tell the public that there was purpose in… my business, my career and the roller coaster ride… how the people I associated with worked together.
- I think if you work in television everyday, and you must be privy to everything happening in television, then do so.
- I like to think I opened doors for other women, although that wasn’t my original intention.
- I hope that there are no persons that would want to think ill of me in any direction or any behavior.
- I am a breast cancer survivor. I was intrigued to learn how many people prefer to talk to someone if they are familiar with their face, like an actor or a politician. So, I began traveling around the country and doing speeches.
- I considered Nat King Cole to be a friend and, in many ways, a mentor. He always had words of profound advice.
- In the beginning, I found myself dealing with a show business dictated by male white supremacists and chauvinists. As a black female, I had to learn how to tap dance around the situation. I had to … find a way to present my point of view without being pushy or aggressive. In the old days, the only women I saw in this business were in makeup, hairdressing, and wardrobe departments. Now I’m surrounded by women executives, writers, directors, producers, and even women stagehands.
Diahann Carroll (1935-2019) was a trailblazing African-American actress, singer, and model, best known for breaking barriers in the entertainment industry during the mid-20th century. Born Carol Diahann Johnson in the Bronx, New York, on July 17, 1935, she began her career as a model before transitioning into acting.
Carroll gained widespread recognition for her role in the television series “Julia” (1968-1971), in which she portrayed the titular character, making her the first African-American woman to star in a non-stereotypical role on a primetime network TV series. Her performance earned her an Emmy nomination.
In addition to her groundbreaking television work, Carroll had a successful film career, with notable roles in movies like “Carmen Jones” (1954) and “Claudine” (1974), for which she received an Academy Award nomination.
Throughout her career, Carroll also excelled as a singer, releasing several albums that showcased her versatile voice.
Diahann Carroll’s contributions to the entertainment industry and her advocacy for racial equality continue to inspire generations of artists. She passed away on October 4, 2019, leaving behind a lasting legacy of talent, grace, and a commitment to breaking down racial barriers in Hollywood.
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