Pam Grier – Coffy, 1973

Born on May 26, 1949, she was initially married to Pamela Suzette Grier. She proudly earned the distinction of being cinema’s inaugural African-American action star. Her venture into action films commenced in the early 1970s, marking the genesis of her remarkable journey.

Grier’s ascent to fame was largely attributed to her pivotal roles in films like “Coffy” and “Foxy Brown.” In “Coffy,” she assumed the character of a nurse with a vengeful quest against local drug dealers. Her persona was boldly touted as the “baddest one-chick hit-squad that ever hit the town!” – a declaration that even found resonance in the film’s trailer. The movie, replete with both sensuous and violent elements, resonated with audiences and triumphed at the box office.