Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker
An ambitious African‑American washerwoman fights systemic racism, personal betrayals and fierce competition to turn her hair‑care invention into a groundbreaking beauty empire and become the nation’s first self‑made female millionaire.
An African American washerwoman rises from poverty to build a beauty empire and become the first female self-made millionaire.
Seasons & Episodes
- 1.01The Fight of the CenturyMar 20, 2020Rate
Sarah, an ambitious washerwoman, sets her sights on selling Addie's popular hair product to advance her career, but after facing harsh rejection, she becomes resolute in fighting back.
- 1.02BootstrapsMar 20, 2020Rate
Sarah works to realize her vision of opening a factory by seeking the backing of local Black business leaders and aiming to gain the endorsement of the influential Booker T. Washington.
- 1.03The Walker GirlMar 20, 2020Rate
Sarah travels to New York to advance her business ambitions, but faces both personal and professional betrayals that jeopardize her growing empire.
- 1.04A Credit to the RaceMar 20, 2020Rate
Facing a health crisis, workplace challenges, and a personal tragedy, Sarah is compelled to reevaluate her life and consider her lasting impact.
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12 unique people credited
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Octavia Spencer
as Sarah Breedlove
Tiffany Haddish
as Lelia
Carmen Ejogo
as Addie
Kevin Carroll
as Ransom
Blair Underwood
as Charles James Walker
Garrett Morris
as Cleophus
J Alphonse Nicholson
as John Robinson
Sydney Morton
as Dora Larrie
Karen Glave
as Peggie Prosser
Mouna Traore
as Esther
Janelle Heron
as 1 episode
Latryce Henry
as 1 episode
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