These Black actors aren't all, or even mostly, A listers. And many of these Black dress photos are MORE than a decade years old. Some are even 20 30 years old. That said, yes, From Flip Wilson to Madea, Black male comedians in dresses are a Hollywood rite of passage Let's not punish black British actors like Cynthia Erivo for playing roles like Harriet Tubman it's the TV and film industry's fault The Independent The Independent Do y'all believe the criticism that Black actors and comedians receive for wearing dresses is valid or overblown? Full #WePlayinSpades episode streaming on YouTube! @weplayinspades Black Male Actors Dressed As Woman Not one single lie is told here!! , Tag a working black actress!!!!, I absolutely looove Marla Gibbs..I also know that she's out here still grindin'!!, #actress #blactress #workingactor #hollywood