Meet Beverly Poitier-Henderson, Sidney Poitier's Daughter

Sidney Poitier is a Hollywood legend whose fame traces back to the golden age of Hollywood. As reported in Britannica, the Bahamian-American actor became an emblem of inclusiveness in Hollywood when he became the first Black movie star. In 1964, Poitier was also the first African American male actor to win an Academy Award, winning Best Actor for his role in "Lilies of the Field." Due to his poise and grace while dealing with racism in Hollywood, one biographer referred to him as the "Martin Luther King of the movies" (via Vanity Fair). Throughout his trailblazing career, Poitier not only fought to receive accolades for his talents but better depictions of African Americans in film. His first role as Dr. Brooks in "No Way Out" was a contrast to the stereotypical images of Black Americans often depicted in cinema at that time (via Britannica). 

Along with being a Hollywood icon, Poitier is an outstanding father. The award-winning actor has six daughters: Beverly, Pamela, Sherri, Gina, Sydney, and Anika. In an exclusive interview with The Hollywood Reporter, his youngest daughters, Sydney Tamiia and Anika, reminisced on their childhood. "We would put barrettes in his hair, and then we'd make him call room service," Sydney recalled. "So room service would come, and he'd have to open the door with pink barrettes and lipstick on."