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Black Celebs Nearly 70 and Up and Still Fly!

Black Celebs Nearly 70 and Up and Still Fly!

Proving beauty has no age limit, let's take a look at some of our favorite actors, actresses, musicians and more that are aging backwards by the day.

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Ernie Hudson during a photo call for the cast of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, at Claridges, London, on Thursday March 21, 2024.
Ernie Hudson during a photo call for the cast of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, at Claridges, London, on Thursday March 21, 2024.
Photo: Lucy North/PA Images (Getty Images)

They say age ain’t nothing but a number, but for these Black celebs over 60, age is just one drop in the bucket to all the talent, beauty, age, grace and wisdom they encompass.

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So it’s in that vein that we’d like to highlight just a few that are constantly raising the bar for all of us, starting with the legendary: Ernie Hudson. Not only has he been killing it (no pun intended) for years in television and media, but given this latest press run for the “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” actor—this 78-year-old star is giving Method Man a run for his money in the “zaddy” department.

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Delroy Lindo, 71

Delroy Lindo, 71

Delroy Lindo at the 5th Annual AAFCA TV Honors held at the Hotel Casa del Mar on December 3, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.
Delroy Lindo at the 5th Annual AAFCA TV Honors held at the Hotel Casa del Mar on December 3, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.
Photo: Mark Von Holden/Variety (Getty Images)

I really don’t even have to say much here. Delroy Lindo is just cool personified.

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Leslie Uggams, 80

Leslie Uggams, 80

Leslie Uggams attends “Dotty & Soul” New York screening at Village East by Angelika on April 26, 2023 in New York City.
Leslie Uggams attends “Dotty & Soul” New York screening at Village East by Angelika on April 26, 2023 in New York City.
Photo: John Lamparsk (Getty Images)

She’s beauty and she’s grace and shining ever the more.

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Oprah Winfrey, 70

Oprah Winfrey, 70

Oprah Winfrey speaks onstage during the 55th Annual NAACP Awards at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Oprah Winfrey speaks onstage during the 55th Annual NAACP Awards at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Photo: Kevin Winter (Getty Images)

Taking into account Queen O’s latest press run for “The Color Purple” and her obviously snatched waist—he’s serving as a stellar reminder that beauty has no age limit or age range.

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Whoopi Goldberg, 68

Whoopi Goldberg, 68

Whoopi Goldberg attends FGI Night of Stars 39th Annual Gala at The Plaza on October 17, 2023 in New York City.
Whoopi Goldberg attends FGI Night of Stars 39th Annual Gala at The Plaza on October 17, 2023 in New York City.
Photo: Dia Dipasupil (Getty Images)

Whoopi Goldberg has been gracing our screens for years and whether shes smiling as Celie or singing a tune as Sister Mary Clarence, her beauty has followed her all throughout.

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David Alan Grier, 67

David Alan Grier, 67

David Alan Grier at the world premiere of “Candy Cane Lane” held at the Regency Village Theatre on November 28, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
David Alan Grier at the world premiere of “Candy Cane Lane” held at the Regency Village Theatre on November 28, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
Photo: John Salangsang/Variety (Getty Images)

This funnyman knows no limits when it comes to comedy or aging gracefully and for that we thank you, David Alan Grier!

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Jackie Jackson, 72

Jackie Jackson, 72

Jackie Jackson of The Jacksons perform onstage at the 2017 Black Music Honors at Tennessee Performing Arts Center on August 18, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Jackie Jackson of The Jacksons perform onstage at the 2017 Black Music Honors at Tennessee Performing Arts Center on August 18, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Photo: Rick Diamond (Getty Images)

Jackie Jackson may be part of an iconic group, but his good looks over the years make him stand out effortlessly!

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Sheryl Lee Ralph, 66

Sheryl Lee Ralph, 66

Sheryl Lee Ralph attends ELLE’s Women in Hollywood Celebration at Nya Studios on December 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
Sheryl Lee Ralph attends ELLE’s Women in Hollywood Celebration at Nya Studios on December 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
Photo: Robin L Marshall/WireImage (Getty Images)

Thee DIVA! The original Dreamgirl! Sheryl Lee Ralph has been a vision of beauty for years and just like fine wine—she’s getting better with time. We’ll always love to it!

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Gayle King, 68

Gayle King, 68

Gayle King attends Apple’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” New York premiere at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on September 27, 2023 in New York City.
Gayle King attends Apple’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” New York premiere at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on September 27, 2023 in New York City.
Photo: Dia Dipasupil (Getty Images)

We may all lovingly refer to her as “Oprah’s bestie” but Gayle King has been killing the game in her own right for a very long time—and looking good while doing it.

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Chaka Khan, 70

Chaka Khan, 70

Chaka Khan poses in the press room during the 38th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Barclays Center in the Brooklyn borough of New York City on November 3, 2023.
Chaka Khan poses in the press room during the 38th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Barclays Center in the Brooklyn borough of New York City on November 3, 2023.
Photo: ANGELA WEISS/AFP (Getty Images)

Ain’t nobody....loving and looking good like Chaka Khan and that’s facts. She’s CHAKA KHAN!! CHAKA KHAN!

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Pattie LaBelle, 79

Pattie LaBelle, 79

Patti LaBelle attends the CMT Smashing Glass in Nashville, Tennessee.
Patti LaBelle attends the CMT Smashing Glass in Nashville, Tennessee.
Photo: Tammie Arroyo/Variety (Getty Images)

If only we knew how what the secret was behind Patti LaBelle’s unmatched looks after all these years! When we find out, we’ll let you know!

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Tina Knowles, 69

Tina Knowles, 69

Tina Knowles attends DIVAS Simply Singing! Raising health awareness in honor of World AIDS Day at Wilshire Ebell Theatre on November 19, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
Tina Knowles attends DIVAS Simply Singing! Raising health awareness in honor of World AIDS Day at Wilshire Ebell Theatre on November 19, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
Photo: Rodin Eckenroth (Getty Images)

Beyonce had to get her good looks and talent from somewhere, right? (No shade to you Matthew). And Miss Tina always gives a masterclass on looking fly.

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Debbie Allen, 73

Debbie Allen, 73

Debbie Allen arrives for the premiere of “A Jazzman’s Blues” during the Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on September 11, 2022.
Debbie Allen arrives for the premiere of “A Jazzman’s Blues” during the Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on September 11, 2022.
Photo: VALERIE MACON/AFP (Getty Images)

I’ll credit Debbie Allen’s beauty to her many skills and many years of excellent dancing. Beauty isn’t stagnant and neither is Miss Allen!

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Iman, 68

Iman, 68

 Iman attends the 2023 Wayuu Taya Gala at Urban Zen on October 30, 2023 in New York City.
Iman attends the 2023 Wayuu Taya Gala at Urban Zen on October 30, 2023 in New York City.
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris (Getty Images)

It must truly be something to wake up with a face like Iman’s everyday and to have done so for years. What a life.

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Denzel Washington, 68

Denzel Washington, 68

Denzel Washington attends “The Equalizer 3" photocall on October 19, 2022 in Atrani, Amalfi, Italy.
Denzel Washington attends “The Equalizer 3" photocall on October 19, 2022 in Atrani, Amalfi, Italy.
Photo: Ivan Romano (Getty Images)

Denzel Washington. He’s an icon, he’s a legend, and he will forever be the moment. None can compare.

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Gladys Knight, 79

Gladys Knight, 79

Gladys Knight attends LA Regional Food Bank’s “A Million Reasons” Celebration on August 13, 2023 in Hollywood, California.
Gladys Knight attends LA Regional Food Bank’s “A Million Reasons” Celebration on August 13, 2023 in Hollywood, California.
Photo: Elyse Jankowski (Getty Images)

To be Gladys Knight is to be equal parts legendary, supremely talented and gorgeous all in one. Not many can relate!

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Samuel L. Jackson, 74

Samuel L. Jackson, 74

Samuel L. Jackson attends The Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS at The Beverly Hills Hotel on September 21, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.
Samuel L. Jackson attends The Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS at The Beverly Hills Hotel on September 21, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.
Photo: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic (Getty Images)

On a scale of 1 to MF’ing Cool, Samuel L. Jackson is actually innumerable. That’s how well he’s aged.

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Smokey Robinson, 83

Smokey Robinson, 83

 Smokey Robinson performs on stage as the stars come out for Byron Allen in Beverly Hills as he was honored with the 2023 UCLA Neurosurgery Visionary Award at The Beverly Hilton on October 11, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.
Smokey Robinson performs on stage as the stars come out for Byron Allen in Beverly Hills as he was honored with the 2023 UCLA Neurosurgery Visionary Award at The Beverly Hilton on October 11, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.
Photo: Greg Doherty for Byron Allen/Allen Media Group (Getty Images)

Gird your gasms because Smokey Robinson may be from the Motown era, but he’s present and ready to steal the hearts of your grandma, mama, and your niece! Watch out now!

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Ron Isley, 82

Ron Isley, 82

Ron Isley of The Isley Brothers performs during the 2022 Essence Festival of Culture at the Louisiana Superdome on July 03, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Ron Isley of The Isley Brothers performs during the 2022 Essence Festival of Culture at the Louisiana Superdome on July 03, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Photo: Erika Goldring (Getty Images)

There’s a reason why Ron Isley is still making women swoon all these many years later and yes, the good vocals and suit game definitely has something to do with it.

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Diana Ross, 79

Diana Ross, 79

Diana Ross performs at the closing reception of the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California on May 3, 2023.
Diana Ross performs at the closing reception of the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California on May 3, 2023.
Photo: PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP (Getty Images)

When I grow up, I want to be as elegant and graceful as Diana Ross has always been since the day we all first laid eyes on her! I know she’s one of one, but one can hope!

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Alfre Woodard, 71

Alfre Woodard, 71

Alfre Woodard attends the 2022 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Gala at New York Hilton on December 06, 2022 in New York City.
Alfre Woodard attends the 2022 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Gala at New York Hilton on December 06, 2022 in New York City.
Photo: Mike Coppola for 2022 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Gala (Getty Images)

Not only is Alfre Woodard a legend in the acting world, but she’s a legendary looker when it comes to aging gracefully as well!

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Loretta Devine, 74

Loretta Devine, 74

Loretta Devine attends the 2022 Carousel of Hope Ball at The Beverly Hilton on October 08, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California.
Loretta Devine attends the 2022 Carousel of Hope Ball at The Beverly Hilton on October 08, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California.
Photo: Michael Kovac for Children’s Diabetes Foundation (Getty Images)

I know we gave Jenifer Lewis the title of the “Mother of Black Hollywood” but Loretta Devine has also been the mother of many in Black Hollywood and continues to look good year after year!

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Phylicia Rashad

Phylicia Rashad

Phylicia Rashad arrives for the Los Angeles premiere of Creed III at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California, on February 27, 2023.
Phylicia Rashad arrives for the Los Angeles premiere of Creed III at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California, on February 27, 2023.
Photo: Robyn BECK / AFP (Getty Images)

Speaking of Black mothers, Phylicia will always be our timeless and captivating Claire Huxtable. No matter what, no matter what age.

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Jenifer Lewis

Jenifer Lewis

Jenifer Lewis visi SiriusXM Studio on September 08, 2022 in New York City.
Jenifer Lewis visi SiriusXM Studio on September 08, 2022 in New York City.
Photo: Santiago Felipe (Getty Images)

Now y’all already know we had to put the Mother of Black Hollywood in here. Such personality, such power, such beauty at 67. Who’s doing it like her?

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