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Ethel Waters

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The Resume

    (October 31, 1896-September 1, 1977)
    Recorded 'St. Louis Blues,' 'Dinah,' 'Down Home Blues,' and 'Am I Blue'
    Acted in 'Cabin in the Sky,' 'Member of the Wedding' and 'Pinky'

Why she might be annoying:

    She was notorious for her short temper.
    She often played 'mammies' and maids on screen (to be fair, these were often the only roles available to blacks).
    She had financial troubles during the 1950s.

Why she might not be annoying:

    She was born out of wedlock to a teenage rape victim.
    She grew up in poverty.
    She was a devout Christian.
    She was one of the first black crossover stars, appearing on the concert stage, on Broadway and in films.
    She was nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for 'Pinky.'

Credit: The Truffle


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 79 Votes: 69.62% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 18 Votes: 27.78% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 43 Votes: 51.16% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 27 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 15 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 19 Votes: 42.11% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 42 Votes: 59.52% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 57 Votes: 45.61% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 61 Votes: 44.26% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 242 Votes: 44.21% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 187 Votes: 40.64% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 602 Votes: 42.19% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 434 Votes: 47.47% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 37 Votes: 16.22% Annoying