Hollywood Divas

With stardom comes challenges that make celebrities face the reality of Tinseltown. The actresses profiled on "Hollywood Divas" experience the dark side of fame, like being blackballed by the industry over a personal relationship or confronting image issues over what others say about them. Golden Brooks thinks reality stars usurp actresses' roles; Countess Vaughn, who believes her physique has limited her roles, gains a newfound confidence after losing weight; Paula Jai Parker feels shunned for marrying a production aide; and Lisa Wu strives for respect as an actress, although she puts her career on hold to care for her mother after she is diagnosed with cancer. … MORE