Photo Credit: Netflix Promo Pic
Netflix just released the photos of Octavia Spencer as hair care mogul, Madam C.J. Walker.
(Photo Credit: Netflix)
The new series is based on the life of the African-American and wealthiest self-made woman in America at the time of her death in 1919.
“Y’all I’m so excited about this incredible story!! Here’s a first look at “Self Made: Inspired by The Life of Madam C.J. Walker,” starring @octaviaspencer, @BlairUnderwood, @TiffanyHaddish, @carmenejogo, and so many more!,” Netflix tweeted from their Strong Black Lead account.
Y’all I’m so excited for this incredible story!!
Here’s a first look at “Self Made: Inspired by The Life of Madam C.J. Walker” starring @octaviaspencer, @BlairUnderwood, @TiffanyHaddish, @carmenejogo, and so many more! The 4-part series limited series debuts 3/20 on @netflix! pic.twitter.com/xOhm4MFeYU
— Strong Black Lead (@strongblacklead) January 2, 2020
“Self Made: Inspired by The Life of Madam C.J. Walker” will be a 4-part limited series that follow Walker through the good and the bad as she grows her hair care empire and becoming the first self-made Black millionaire.
It premieres on March 20th on Netflix.