Fred Hampton in the historically based film
Judas and the Black Messiah. The song “Speak Now,” performed by
Leslie Odom Jr. for
Uzo Aduba scored
Mrs. America and
Small Axe.
Lovecraft Country, the series’ only win of the night despite multiple nominations.
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, the last cinematic work of the late
Chadwick Boseman took home three awards including Best Actor for Boseman, Best Costume Design, and Best Hair and Makeup. As
theGrioreported, his widow,
Taylor Simone Ledward Boseman, was visibly emotional while accepting the honor during the event.
‘”Wow. It has to be said aloud that for those of us who know Chad intimately, personally, professionally, those he taught, those he gave a word of advice, those who taught him — it is so hard to find a celebratory feeling in these moments,” she said in the acceptance speech while fighting back tears. “As proud as we are of him, yes for his work, but even more just for who he is as a person. But his work deserves this.”