Vanessa Bell Calloway

Vanessa Bell Calloway Confirms the Slap in ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It’ Actually Happened

The actress breaks down how the 'cake scene' really went down and shares why the slap that shocked viewers wasn’t a stunt.
12/04/2025

From ‘Coming to America’ to ‘The Vince Staples Show,’ Vanessa Bell Calloway Continues to Reign on Screen

With over four decades of excellence across stage and screen, the award-winning actress showcases her comedic timing and dramatic depth in a fan-favorite role that proves her legacy is still growing.
11/10/2025

Reclaiming Legacy: 'Purlie Victorious' Shines in Its Broadway Revival

Leslie Odom Jr.'s electrifying performance anchors a stellar cast in Ossie Davis' timeless tale of struggle and triumph.
11/14/2023

2023 NAACP Image Awards: Best Hair Gallery

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 21: Vanessa Bell Calloway attends the press room at the 51st NAACP Image Awards - Non-Televised Awards Dinner on February 21, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/WireImage)

Vanessa Bell Calloway Reveals Colorism In ‘Coming To America’ Casting

She says she wasn’t “light enough” for ‘Coming To America.’
03/05/2021
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 21: Vanessa Bell Calloway attends the press room at the 51st NAACP Image Awards - Non-Televised Awards Dinner on February 21, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/WireImage)

Vanessa Bell Calloway Reveals Colorism In ‘Coming To America’ Casting

She says she wasn’t “light enough” for ‘Coming To America.’
02/16/2021
Vanessa Bell Calloway on the 2019 BET HER Fights: Breast Cancer.
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Honoree Vanessa Bell Calloway Takes the Stage

Vanessa Bell Calloway talks about her work.
10/16/2019
Vanessa Bell Calloway on the 2019 BET HER Fights: Breast Cancer.
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Wendy Raquel Robinson Honors Vanessa Bell Calloway

Wendy Raquel Robinson pays tribute to Vanessa Bell Calloway.
10/16/2019
Vanessa Bell Calloway on the 2019 BET HER Fights: Breast Cancer.

Memorable Moments at 2019 BET Her Fights Breast Cancer

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National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

15 Celebrities Affected by Breast Cancer

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Get to Know: Vanessa Bell Calloway and Shanola Hampton - These two take the hot seat on this week's episode of Lift Every Voice!Tune in Sundays at 10A/9C!(Photo from left: Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz, Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Get to Know: Vanessa Bell Calloway and Shanola Hampton

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