8 Famous Black Families In The Entertainment Industry Worth Watching

There are many famous black families in the entertainment industry. Whether it’s music, movies, television shows or comedy, there are those that represent us well and make us proud.

In no particular order, let’s take a look at 8 famous black families worth keeping your eye on.

1. The Smiths – A Famous Black Family

The Smiths have made a name for themselves in the entertainment industry. Will Smith started his career as a rapper in the 80’s and was known as The Fresh Prince. He later joined the acting scene and has stared in many popular movies such as Men In Black and The Pursuit of Happiness.

His wife, Jada Pinkett Smith is an accomplished actress and music video director. As for their kids, Willow and Jaden Smith, they have made their own impact in the entertainment industry. Willow is a singer, dancer and an actress while Jaden is a rapper and an actor.

2. The Ross’

Diana Ross is singer, actress and record producer. She gained popularity in the 70’s with her amazing singles which always topped the Billboards. Diana Ross has a total of five children. Some of her kids have followed her footsteps by pursuing the entertainment industry.

Rhonda Ross Kendric is an actress with several TV shows under her belt. Evan Ross is the youngest in the family and is an actor and musician. Tracee Elis Ross is an actress, model and comedian. She is popularly known for her role in the comedy series called Girlfriends and the female lead in the TV series Blackish. The Ross family is one that you should watch.

3. The Harveys

Everybody knows Steve Harvey! He is funny, lovable and charismatic. Steve has a beautiful wife and they have 7 kids in total. Steve started his career as a stand-up comedian and made his way into acting.

He is a radio and television host, author, producer, actor and comedian. Steve Harvey represents his entire family in the entertainment industry. If you do not know Harvey, then you are living in your own bubble!

4. The Simmons

Joseph Simmons, popularly known as Rev Run, was a rapper and the pioneer of gospel hip-hop music. He has a fantastic family with his second wife and 7 children. The Simmons had a reality TV show, Run’s House.

This show was a hit and was aired on MTV. Jojo and Diggy Simmons have followed in their father’s footsteps by venturing into the music and rap industry. The Simmons family is definitely a family you should watch.

5. The Norwoods

Brandy Norwood and her brother, William Jay Norwood Jr., are not new to the entertainment scene. Brandy is a record producer, actress, model, singer and songwriter.

She began her music career in the 90’s and gradually found her way in the acting industry. Some of her notable songs include Missing You and I Wanna Be Down. She has acted in many shows and movies including, One on One, The Parkers and Moesha.

Her brother is commonly known as Ray J. He is songwriter, actor, record producer, rapper, singer and songwriter. These siblings have got lots of talent!

6. The Mowrys – From The Black Tv Series Sister Sister

Tia and Temera Mowry are identical twin sisters who have graced our screens since the 90’s. They became popular for their roles in the American TV sitcom, Sister Sister. Since then, they have acted in several movies and sitcoms together and apart.

They also had their own reality TV series called Tia and Tamera. Tamera is a host on the daytime talk show, The Real. You should make a point of watching them some time.

7. The Knowles-Carters – One Of The Biggest Famous Black Families

Jay-Z and his wife Beyonce need no introduction. They have been in the entertainment scene for quite some time. Beyonce is a singer and actress while her husband is a music producer and rapper.

Jay-Z has managed to consistently keep his rapping career successful for a long time. He has also helped many musicians successfully launch their music careers. As for his wife, Beyonce, she started singing as a teenager in the girl group, Destiny’s Child.

After the group fell apart, she went on to make a successful solo music career for herself. Your music collection is incomplete without her songs.

8. The Atkins

Erica Atkins-Campbell and Trecina Atkins-Campbell are sisters who have completely revolutionized the gospel music industry. They are professionally known as Mary Mary.

This duo broadened the fan base for urban gospel by incorporating funk, jazz, hip hop and soul elements in their music. Some of their popular songs include Shackles, Can’t Give Up Now and Walking. Apart from being singers and songwriters, they are also television personalities with their own reality show called Mary Mary. These sisters are definitely worth watching.

8 Famous Black Families In The Entertainment Industry Worth Watching

Chances are, you have watched these black families in action. Which family is your favorite? Let’s get the conversation going!