We know her from Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal, but find out more about Shonda Rhimes’ career below:
- First African-American woman to create and executive produce a Top 10 network series, Grey’s Anatomy
- Created “Scandal,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” How to Get Away with Murder,” and “Private Practice”
- Wrote film screenplays Crossroads, Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, and The Princess Diaries 2
- Golden Globe for Best Television Series in Drama for Greys’ Anatomy
- GIAAD Golden Gate Award for Scandal
- DGA Diversity Award
- NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Drama Series 2006-2009 and 2011 for Grey’s Anatomy
- August 2017, signed a multi-year deal with Netflix to produce new series
