On Friday, legendary actress and singer Lena Horne was laid to rest in New York. At 92, she was still the symbol of grace and elegance. Hollywood royalty came out to pay their respects to the dear lady — Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson, among others. Tony award-winning actress Audra McDonald sung Amazing Grace at Horne's casket, a fitting tribute to one incomparable soul.
It is so ironic that McDonald was tapped to honor Horne because I believe she is one of the few actresses who could actually play Horne if her life was made into a movie. Like Horne, McDonald has conquered Broadway, television, film and even recorded several albums. She indeed walks in her footsteps. Who else do you think could play Lena Horne, a lady who was glamorous, sophisticated, charming and extraordinarily talented?
My co-workers threw out a few names: Paula Patton, Alicia Keys, Janet Jackson, Beyonce, Halle Berry. What do you think?
3 comments:
Lottie, did you get permission to use all those photos? haha
Love,
Your visual editor :)
Lena is a hard role to cast. She was beautiful, talented, bold and classy. I love Audra but she isn't a good fit. Maybe Paula. I see potential. If not her, some unknown.
Audra's the only one with the voice AND the acting chops to play her (of the folks you mentioned).
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