Breaking Barriers In Ball Gowns — 8 Black Women Who Made Oscars History
From Hattie McDaniel to Viola Davis, here are 8 Black women who have made history at the Academy Awards, winning Oscars and breaking barriers. The post Breaking Barriers In Ball Gowns — 8 Black Women Who Made Oscars History appeared first on MadameNoire.
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The Academy Awards, or the Oscars, have long been seen as the pinnacle of achievement in film. While the journey toward inclusion has been slow and, at times, frustrating, Black women have consistently broken barriers, redefined excellence, and reshaped Hollywood history with unforgettable, record-setting wins.
This year, the Oscars will take place on March 15, and several Black women are among the nominees. Teyana Taylor is in the running for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of the fierce revolutionary Perfidia Beverly Hills in One Battle After Another, while Wunmi Mosaku earned recognition for her role in Ryan Coogler’s blockbuster horror film Sinners.
Ahead of next week’s ceremony, let’s take a look at the trailblazers who forever changed the Oscars and paved the way for moments like these.
1. Hattie McDaniel – “Gone With the Wind” (1939)
In 1940, Hattie McDaniel became the first Black Oscar winner for her role in Gone With the Wind. Winning Best Supporting Actress at a time of intense racial segregation in America, McDaniel’s victory was groundbreaking. Though she faced discrimination even on the night of her win, her achievement opened a door that could never be fully closed again.
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