And the #OscarsSoWhite controversy from recent years is absent this time around because seven of the 20 nominated actors are people of color. Photos: Oscars 2017: See all 20 acting nominees Ruth Negga is nominated for best performance by an actress in a leading role in "Loving." Hide Caption 1 of 20 Photos: Oscars 2017: See all 20 acting nominees Isabelle Huppert is nominated for best performance by an actress in a leading role in "Elle." Hide Caption 5 of 20 Photos: Oscars 2017: See all 20 acting nominees Viola Davis is nominated for best performance by an actress in a supporting role in "Fences." Hide Caption 20 of 20If the real name is the Academy Awards, why does everyone call it the Oscars?

Source: CNN February 24, 2017 22:18 UTC