
Is Phylicia Rashad A-List?
YesA
Yes — Phylicia Rashad is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.
Reached A-list in 1984
Joins *The Cosby Show*
Ranking Timeline
1984A$0.5M
Joins *The Cosby Show*
Cast as Clair Huxtable.
1987A$2M+$1.5M
*Cosby Show* Dominates Ratings
Show becomes a cultural phenomenon.
1992A$5M+$3M
*The Cosby Show* Ends
Concludes run after eight seasons.
2004A$8M+$3M
Wins Tony Award
For *A Raisin in the Sun*.
2012A$12M+$4M
Returns to Television
Recurring roles in various series.
2016A$18M+$6M
Broadway Successes Continue
Continued acclaim for stage roles.
2021A$20M+$2M
Dean at Howard University
Appointed as Dean of College of Fine Arts.
2024A$22M+$2M
Leaves Howard University
Steps down from the dean position.
2026A$25M+$3M
Continues Acting Legacy
Rashad remains a respected figure in acting.
Last updated: February 25, 2026