The Untold Truth Of Cicely Tyson

Cicely Tyson was an award-winning actress whose decades-long career broke ground for Black women, while also inspiring generations to come. From her early beginnings to the numerous honors she'd receive later in life, this is the untold truth of Cicely Tyson.

Never wanted to act

When asked how she became an actor in an interview with NPR, Cicely Tyson said,

"Well, it happened because I learned that I could speak through other people. I was a very shy child."

In another interview for Elle magazine, Ms. Tyson said she never thought of being an actress. She was born into a very religious family, so her introduction to film, theater, and music came through her church. In speaking about the impact her church had on her creative output, Tyson had this to say,

"The church was really where, subconsciously, I was sopping up all of this — whatever I use now — to perform."

Ms. Tyson was discovered by a photographer for Ebony magazine. She was working as a typist in New York City and enjoyed "perusing" at Lord & Taylor off Fifth Avenue on her lunch break. One afternoon, according to her interview with NPR, someone tapped her on the shoulder and said she should be a model. Soon after, Tyson started sending her photos to agencies and began getting calls.

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Her mother was not supportive | 1:15
Her natural hair was groundbreaking | 2:36
She turned down Claudine | 3:38
Deep research | 4:41
Friends with Alex Haley | 5:46
Long relationship with Miles Davis | 6:50
Won a Tony at 88 | 8:26
Numerous awards and honors | 9:33
Never planned on retiring | 10:13

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