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Black actresses in Hollywood and worldwide have been making moves on both the small and silver screen, but they don’t get nearly enough props for the stunning good looks that go along with their acting ability.

Imagine then the difficulty of trying to compile the 15 hottest Black actresses today? By no means are we putting a rank on these lovely ladies, but we do believe they deserve the props they’re getting from us and much more.

Check out Hip-Hop Wired’s Top 15 Hottest Black actresses today. Let us know in the comments or via social media if we missed anyone.

(Before you stone us, Thandie Newton, Regina King, Rashida Jones and the great Angela Bassett all get love this way, too.)

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Kerry Washington

2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones - Arrivals

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Although ABC’s Scandal blew up, Ms. Washington been on the map as far as being fine.

Zoe Kravitz

YSL Beauty Party During Paris Fashion Week Menswear Fall/Winter 2018-2019

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Big shout out to Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet’s great genetics, b.

Paula Patton

Angela Bassett And Paula Patton Visit 'Extra'

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Robin Thicke, you lucky dog!

Meagan Good

The World Premiere of “THE STAR”

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It’s been a while since the Cousin Skeeter days. There’s a joke here but we’ll avoid it.

Rosario Dawson

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She’s been in the running for a while now.

Halle Berry

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Amazingly, this woman continues to get hotter with age.

Taraji P. Henson

90th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals

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The DC native flips between television and films, looking damn good either way.

Gabrielle Union

2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones - Arrivals

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Dwayne Wade’s boo is another bottle of fine way that’s getting better with age.

Naomie Harris

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The [James] Bond Girl from across the pond is on the rise, and there’s no disputing she’s got the looks and the chops.

Zoe Saldana

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Our second Zoe of the list, Ms. Saldana has Trekkies going crazy as the new Uhura.

Freema Agyeman

'The Dictator' UK Premiere - London

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Although Freema mostly does shows in the United Kingdom, most especially the popular Dr. Who, we get the feeling she’s gonna find her way over to the states soon.

Sanaa Lathan

Premiere Of Universal Pictures' 'Girls Trip' - Arrivals

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Sanaa Lathan is super tough in all arenas.

Nicole Beharie

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This actress shined in the Jackie Robinson biopic, 42.

Jurnee Smollett

Premiere Of Disney's 'A Wrinkle In Time' - Arrivals

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Jurnee Smollett grew up right in front of our eyes and is making moves to become a leading actress.

Nia Long

ICON MANN's 6th Annual Pre-Oscar Dinner

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Nia Long has been killing the game since the 90s.