It’s safe to say it’s some serious Black Girl Magic going down in Hollywood these days. Whether it’s the stunning Zendaya getting fans pumped about her Dune: Part Two flick or Jaz Sinclair leading the way in ‘Gen V’ - there’s a reason to celebrate with National Black Girl Magic Day approaching this February 15.

It’s all about giving out flowers well in advance and highlighting 8 Gen Y & Z Black actresses doing it big-big. Tap in.

As National Black Girl Magic Day (February 15th) draws near, we seize this opportunity to recognize and honor the elegance, strength, and perseverance embodied by Black women, and highlight the achievements of emerging and established actresses, as they fervently strive for increased on-screen representation. By illuminating their art, we aspire to uplift other young individuals that desire to tell stories and create a movement for the culture that's necessary. The following is a compilation of remarkable Millennial and Gen Z Black Actresses whose work merit acknowledgement. 

1. Actress: Zendaya 

DUNE: PART TWO

2. Actress: Amandla Stenberg

THE ACOLYTE

3. Actress: Jaz Sinclair

GEN V 

4. Actress: Dominique Fishback

TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEATS & SWARM

5. Actress: Lupita Nyong'o

A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE

6. Actress: Jurnee Smollet

WE GROWN NOW

7. Actress: Lex Scott Davis

RICKY STANICKY

8. Actress: Jodie Turner Smith

THE ACOLYTE