The women of 'American Fiction' reflect on their unique bond

Issa Rae, Tracee Ellis Ross, Leslie Uggams and Erika Alexander have each had prolific careers in television. Now these four women star in the critically acclaimed satire "American Fiction," which last month earned five Oscar nominations. These women from multiple generations in the entertainment industry sat down with "60 Minutes" Correspondent Bill Whitaker to talk about their careers, sisterhood, representation, and a film that allows their characters to be "full people," a rarity, they say, for Black actors.

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[hnc]

Leslie Uggams truly is an icon. She is multi talented, and a class act... professionalism and poise abound.

[lester]

Leslie Uggams needs to be honored by the Kennedy Center ASAP, .please.

[wood]

I shocked that none of these ladies worked together before. The casting in this was excellent 👏.

[stregadisalem]

I’ve always been a fan of Erika Alexander.

[pascale]

Love the authenticity of mutual respect & honesty.

[davecongalton]

"American Fiction" is a truly great movie. Truly.

[thislittlelightofmine]

That introduction was so nice...her saying, four of our most accomplished actors instead of, four of our most accomplished black actors was everything.

[filmadcamp]

Just realized that the three younger female actors were all a part of casts with four female friends. "Living Single", it's L.A counterpart "Girlfriends" and "Insecure".

[gwen]

All Black Queens and they deserve their flowers!!! 👏👏👏👏👏

[vernelledouglas]

This was an interesting interview with talented people. Okay, , Ms. Alexander has refused to age.

[goodamericanjeansstylist]

The last time I saw Leslie Uggams, was on Fox Television Empire, playing Luscious Lyon's mom. Great actors portrayed here.

[somerset]

I adored Erika Alexander in Living Single! Great to see her here 😊

[kivonshe]

“I don’t think it’s a question for us” NEXT CALLER!

[dijonrolle]

Yes, yes, yes and yes! Impeccable film and casting. Grew up watching their shows and films and it's so good to see these beautiful and talented women shine.

[SOI-wllo]

CBS Sunday morning are really doing the darn thing! They seem to have the best interviews!!!

[rochellekennedy]

The talent in this room is astronomical!

[fashart]

…and ALL of these women should have been nominated for Academy Awards for their performances. 🎭

[pualenaisz]

So elated seeing Leslie Uggams, again. I grew up listening to her on TV and albums in the 50s and 60s!❤

[KyeyuneBatuma]

It's amazing how Issa is a beast behind and Infront of the camera 😮😮😮😮😮😮 such talent ❤❤❤❤

[judithmitchell]

Leslie Uggams - A wonderful, immensely talented lady. I was lucky enough to ser her in concert. A beautiful singer as well. My most vivid memory was realizing how much she loved doing what she did. She is one of those special people who smile so genuinely that their whole being lights up. She is pure joy.