Issa Rae’s announcement as the newest face of CoverGirl made us look back on all the talented, gorgeous women who came before her.
CoverGirls: All The Beautiful Black Women Who Made The Brand Iconic [PHOTOS] was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
1. Lana Ogilvie
Ogilvie was the first black woman to pose as the face of CoverGirl. Her ad campaign launched in 1992.
CoverGirls: All The Beautiful Black Women Who Made The Brand Iconic [PHOTOS] was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
2. Tyra Banks
Banks followed Ogilvie, appearing in ads in the mid to late 90’s.
CoverGirls: All The Beautiful Black Women Who Made The Brand Iconic [PHOTOS] was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
3. Queen Latifah
The rapper, actress and producer formulated her own line of cosmetics with CoverGirl, called The Queen Collection.
CoverGirls: All The Beautiful Black Women Who Made The Brand Iconic [PHOTOS] was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
4. Janelle Monae
Janelle Monae became the face of the brand in 2012.
CoverGirls: All The Beautiful Black Women Who Made The Brand Iconic [PHOTOS] was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
5. Rihanna
The “ANTI” signer graced ads in 2009.
CoverGirls: All The Beautiful Black Women Who Made The Brand Iconic [PHOTOS] was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
6. Issa Rae
Rae announced her newest venture with CoverGirl on September 12, confirming that she is the makeup conglomerate’s latest spokesperson.
CoverGirls: All The Beautiful Black Women Who Made The Brand Iconic [PHOTOS] was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
7. Brandy
Brandy appeared in ads beginning in 1999.
CoverGirls: All The Beautiful Black Women Who Made The Brand Iconic [PHOTOS] was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
8. Paula Patton
The actress posed for the brand in 2011.
CoverGirls: All The Beautiful Black Women Who Made The Brand Iconic [PHOTOS] was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
9. Eva Marcille
After winning “America’s Next Top Model,” Marcille snagged a contract with CoverGirl.
CoverGirls: All The Beautiful Black Women Who Made The Brand Iconic [PHOTOS] was originally published on hellobeautiful.com