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Leslie Odom, Jr.;
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II; and actress and producer
Issa Rae.
The full list is posted on the Academy’s website.
Ever since it was taken to task with the hashtag #OscarsSoWhite in 2016, the Academy has made efforts to boost diversity both in front of and behind the camera, as well as in its own ranks. In 2020, it announced that it instituted new standards for representation and inclusivity when considering films for Oscar nominations, including the esteemed Best Picture category.
In 2021, a record nine actors of color were nominated, including
Minari’s Yeun, the first Asian American to be nominated for Best Actor.
Black Panther starâs moment took a turn as he was seemingly confused with fellow nominee Odom Jr. The moment went viral, leading to the journalist denying the mistake.
For Daniel Kaluuya, the Oscars was a night filled with excitement and some TMI. While Hollywoodâs biggest night was a little different, the tradition of the after-win press conference still happened (virtually, of course). Daniel Kaluuyaâs press conference went smoothly until the Leslie Odom Jr. snafu with one member of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association occurred. Check out the viral exchange below:
Daniel Kaluuya responds to a journalist who mistook him for Leslie Odom Jr. at the #Oscars and asked him: âWhat was it like being directed by Regina [King]?â
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Lakeith Stanfield made sure to leave a lasting impression on the red carpet for his first Academy Awards appearance as a nominee. He’s in the running for Best Supporting Actor. Get into his casually cool ensemble at the 2021 Academy Awards inside…
Knowing
Lakeith Stanfield’s personality, seeing his ensemble on the red carpet wasn’t a surprise. It fits his quirky personality and red carpet style as he usually serves up a lewk when he makes appearances.
The
Judas and the Black Messiah star rolled up to a virtual screening of the Oscars in London in a custom Saint Laurent jumpsuit by Anthony Vaccerello, serving up 70s vibes and disco realness. His ensemble was a nod to Yves Saint Laurent’s early use of black suits and white collars.