Viola Davis’ best actress Oscar nomination Monday for her work in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” makes her the most nominated Black actress in the history of the Academy Awards. The last time it happened was 48 years ago, in 1973, when Cecily Tyson and Diana Ross were nominated for “Sounder” and “Lady Sings the Blues,” respectively. She’s constantly reminding people who she is, and that had a transformative effect on me too. Advertisement“That’s what happens a lot in our profession: You’re always hustling for your worth,” she said. If me, going back to the Oscars four times in 2021, makes me the most nominated Black actress in history, that’s a testament to the sheer lack of material there has been out there for artists of color.”

Source: Los Angeles Times March 15, 2021 14:15 UTC