Remember Her Legacy: 15 Of The Best Diahann Carroll Looks
Photo: Getty
By Nandi Howard ·

Diahann Carroll, the groundbreaking singer, and actress has passed this Friday at 84.

Carroll gained generous acclaim for her leading role in the NBC sitcom, Julia. During a time period when black actors played stereotypical characters on tv, Carroll became the first black actress to play a non-offensive role on primetime television. On top of her hustling career, the Tony-Award-winning actress also served glamour and class with every appearance she made. From glistening ball gowns to chic Cowboy hats, Carroll’s style was ahead of his time.

To remember her legacy, ESSENCE rounded up our favorite Diahann Carroll looks. See below.

01
Remember Her Legacy: 15 Of The Best Diahann Carroll Looks
Diahann Carroll (Photo by Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
02
Remember Her Legacy: 15 Of The Best Diahann Carroll Looks
American actress Diahann Carroll pictured on her arrival in Sydney today. October 21, 1971. (Photo by Trevor James Robert Dallen/Fairfax Media via Getty Images).
03
Remember Her Legacy: 15 Of The Best Diahann Carroll Looks
7/1957 – Full length portrait of Diahann Carroll, RCA Victor recording star.
04
Remember Her Legacy: 15 Of The Best Diahann Carroll Looks
41ST ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS – Show Coverage – Airdate: April 14, 1969. (Photo by Walt Disney Television via Getty Images Photo Archives/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images) DIAHANN CARROLL, PRESENTER HONORARY AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN CHOREOGRAPHY
05
Remember Her Legacy: 15 Of The Best Diahann Carroll Looks
THE HOLLYWOOD PALACE – Airdate: October 24, 1964. (Photo by Walt Disney Television via Getty Images Photo Archives/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images) DIAHANN CARROLL
06
Remember Her Legacy: 15 Of The Best Diahann Carroll Looks
THE HOLLYWOOD PALACE – Airdate: March 21, 1964. (Photo by Walt Disney Television via Getty Images Photo Archives/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images) DIAHANN CARROLL
07
Remember Her Legacy: 15 Of The Best Diahann Carroll Looks
Portrait of African American actress Diahann Carroll, New York, 1973. (Photo by Anthony Barboza/Getty Images)
08
Remember Her Legacy: 15 Of The Best Diahann Carroll Looks
Diahann Carroll during 22nd Annual Publicists Guild Awards at Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, United States. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
09
Remember Her Legacy: 15 Of The Best Diahann Carroll Looks
DYNASTY – “The Fear” – Airdate December 31, 1986. (Photo by Walt Disney Television via Getty Images Photo Archives/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images) DIAHANN CARROLL
10
Remember Her Legacy: 15 Of The Best Diahann Carroll Looks
DYNASTY – “The Letter” – Airdate December 10, 1986. (Photo by Walt Disney Television via Getty Images Photo Archives/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images) DIAHANN CARROLL
11
Remember Her Legacy: 15 Of The Best Diahann Carroll Looks
DYNASTY – “The Roadhouse” – Airdate on December 18, 1985. (Photo by Walt Disney Television via Getty Images Photo Archives/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images) DIAHANN CARROLL
12
Remember Her Legacy: 15 Of The Best Diahann Carroll Looks
DYNASTY – “Gallery” – Airdate on January 15, 1986. (Photo by Walt Disney Television via Getty Images Photo Archives/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images) DIAHANN CARROLL
13
Remember Her Legacy: 15 Of The Best Diahann Carroll Looks
DYNASTY – “Ad Gallery” which aired on September 05, 1984. (Photo by Walt Disney Television via Getty Images Photo Archives/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images) DIAHANN CARROLL
14
Remember Her Legacy: 15 Of The Best Diahann Carroll Looks
UNSPECIFIED – JANUARY 01: Photo of Diahann CARROLL; posed, studio (Photo by Gilles Petard/Redferns)
15
Remember Her Legacy: 15 Of The Best Diahann Carroll Looks
Diahann Carroll (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
TOPICS: