Janelle Monae and More Black CoverGirls From the Past

See the beautiful faces that have represented for the brand.

Lana Ogilvie - Lana Ogilvie was the first Black woman to rep a non-ethnic cosmetics company and the first Black CoverGirl. CoverGirl signed her to a contract in 1992. Ogilvie was also a host on Soul Train and appeared in the 1994 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.  (Photo: CoverGirl)
Tyra Banks - Tyra Banks was not only a CoverGirl model in the past, but now helps other wannabe models shine in the brand's spotlight through her America's Next Top Model TV competition. Winners of the show get their own CoverGirl ad campaign.  (Photo: CoverGirl)
Brandy - Brandy's fresh face began gracing CoverGirl campaigns in 1999.(Photo: CoverGirl)Queen Latifah - As spokesperson for CoverGirl, Queen Latifah promoted her own line of cosmetics for women of color called CoverGirl Queen Collection.(Photo: CoverGirl)

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Lana Ogilvie - Lana Ogilvie was the first Black woman to rep a non-ethnic cosmetics company and the first Black CoverGirl. CoverGirl signed her to a contract in 1992. Ogilvie was also a host on Soul Train and appeared in the 1994 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. (Photo: CoverGirl)

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