Photos: The Evolution of Cicely Tyson

A look back at Cicely Tyson’s bold roles.

A Woman Called Moses (1978) - A Woman Called Moses, as Harriet Ross Tubman.  (Photo: Henry Jaffee Enterprises)
Lorraine and Theresa, The Women of Brewster Place - In the mini-series based on the book The Women Of Brewster Place, Lonette McKee and Paula Kelly played lesbian couple Lorraine andTheresa, who lived in the projects and struggled with racism, homophobia and poverty. (Photo: Harpo Productions)
Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) - Fried Green Tomatoes, as Sipsey.  (Photo: Act III Communications, Avnet/Kerner Productions)
Sweet Justice (1995) - Sweet Justice, as Carrie Grace Battle.  (Photo: Columbia Pictures Television)Touched by an Angel (2000) - Touched by an Angel, as Abby.  (Photo: CBS Productions)

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The Women of Brewster Place (1989) - The Women of Brewster Place, as Mrs. Browne. (Photo: Harpo Productions)

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