Zendaya was honored with a special award at the 2021 Critics Choice Awards on Sunday night.
The actress, 24, was presented with the SeeHer Award, making her the fifth recipient of the special honor meant to recognize a woman who embodies the values set by the SeeHer movement, which advocates for accurate portrayals of women and girls in advertising and media. Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow
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Malcolm & Marie costar John David Washington presented her with the award during the virtual ceremony. The past four recipients of the award are Kristen Bell, Viola Davis, Claire Foy and Gal Gadot.
Halle Berry opens up about Zendaya’s impact in Hollywood
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Halle Berry opens up about Zendaya’s impact in Hollywood
Halle Berry isn’t afraid to get candid about all of the ‘proof-positive’ Zendaya projects for Hollywood’s future.
During an interview for the
Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the actor began by saying, At 24, that she can have an idea and go get it done and get enough support behind her to get that done and to give her the power and to keep the creativity.”
“I think that says so much for where we have gotten and that is what makes me want to keep fighting, because of Zendaya, at 24, a Black woman can do that. But it s proof that it s changing, for sure.”