Viola Davis on the Prospect of Becoming the Most Nominated Black Actress in Oscars History

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Viola Davis: 'If me, going back to the Oscars four times in 2021, makes me the most nominated Black actress in history, that’s a testament to the sheer lack of material there has been out there for artists of color'

history. Though Davis’ name has become synonymous with the very notion of awards season, the celebrated actor is quick to point out the reality that this record is one that should’ve been set long ago.

The only other Black actress with multiple Oscar nods is Whoopi Goldberg, who has been recognized twice, nominated for best actress in 1986 for “The Color Purple” and winning the best supporting actress prize in 1991 for “Ghost.” The late Cicely Tyson earned an Oscar nod in 1972 for “Sounder” and an honorary Oscar in 2018.

“It’s always great to have the escapism of friendly competition, but at the end of the day, there are a lot deeper issues going on than whether we’re going to have the Oscars, or the Golden Globes, or the SAG Awards in person or virtually,” she says. “My fantasy is that people, that artists, understand that there is no separation with what we do, and what’s going on in the world.

“There are a lot of white actresses out there, who are fairly young — in their 20s or 30s, who have been to the Academy Awards just as many times as me or more than me,” the 55-year-old star continues. “It is a reflection of their talent — but it’s also a reflection of their opportunities. That’s what it is. It’s a reflection of how they had the chance — those three, four or five roles that were so good that brought them to that place.

 

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Enough said!

Oscars for White people and Oscars for Black people, two separate shows and problem solved.

She is right about opportunities. The roles need to be created with no skin colour in mind - every actor should be able to go audition for original projects and get the role based off merit!

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Then create content instead of appropriating white opportunities

Most actors barely have more than one nom. It’s only based on performance.

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She deserves to be the first to win multiple oscars too!!

Oh, there’s been great material and great movies. The problem is getting TheAcademy to recognize any of it. 👎

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