Marlon Wayans Talks Black Men in Hollywood Wearing Dresses, Emphasizes Embracing Artistry News BET I don't want to see Denzel or Will Smith in a dress": Chris Rock Prayed For Denzel Washington to Not Follow the Footsteps of Billionaire Tyler Perry Sage Mini Skort Romper Mocha Large These Black actors aren't all, or even mostly, A listers. And many of these Black dress photos are MORE than a decade years old. Some are even 20 30 years old. That said, yes, Only six Black actors in the 98 year history of the Academy Awards have won for Best Actor In A Leading Role: (2026) Michael B. Jordan (Sinners) (2022) Will Smith (King