Making History: A Look At The 2024 Academy Awards’ Top Women Nominees
Danielle Brooks attends the 35th Annual Producers Guild Awards at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on February 25 in Hollywood.
The 2024 Academy Awards is set to be another unforgettable ceremony. This prestigious event has a rich history of groundbreaking wins for people of color. In addition, powerful speeches from influential women winners at the ceremony have left an indelible mark in the industry.
Viola Davis, Whoopi Goldberg, and Lupita Nyong’o are Black women who have won Oscars for their remarkable performances. The anticipation of new actresses, vying to take home the golden statuettes, elevates the excitement and prestige of the event. From the red carpet to the after-parties, the Oscars are an unforgettable affair that gathers Hollywood’s elite to celebrate excellence in filmmaking. Let’s take a look at the 2024 Academy Awards’ top women nominees.
Representation Matters
US actress Lily Gladstone arrives for the 35th Annual Producers Guild Awards at the Ray Dolby Ballroom Ovation Hollywood on February 25, 2024, in Hollywood, California.
Lily Gladstone is nominated for her leading role in “Flowers of the Killer Moon.” She is the first Native American to be nominated and is laying the groundwork for Indigenous people on the big screen. Lily may be the first Indigenous actress to take an Academy Award home. She has emerged victorious, having already won the Golden Globe Award for a drama and the Screen Actors Guild Award.
A Nomination For ‘The Color Purple’
Danielle Brooks attends the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on February 24, 2024, in Los Angeles, California.
A fan favorite and Oscar first is Danielle Brooks. Crushing her role in “The Color Purple” as Sofia, Danielle is already a winner in many of our books. She broke onto the scene with the Netflix hit series “Orange is the New Black” as Taystee. The multi-talented actress and singer has already won a Grammy and was Tony-nominated for “The Color Purple” revival. Danielle earned her first Emmy nomination for playing Mahalia Jackson in “Robin Roberts Presents Mahalia.” Now, she’s up for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.
Hi Barbie!
America Ferrera at the People’s Choice Awards held at Barker Hangar on February 18, 2024, in Santa Monica, California.
Latina actress America Ferrera has been nominated for the Best Supporting Actress category for her remarkable performance as Gloria in the movie “Barbie.” She is confirmed to present an award for the night, which fans and movie enthusiasts worldwide are anticipating. With her impressive acting skills and charming personality, we expect America to captivate the audience with her presence.
The 2024 Oscars will be filled with excitement and anticipation as we celebrate the Academy Awards’ top women nominees. As we gather to honor their profound impact, we recognize the depth of their storytelling, the power of their performances, and the significance of their presence both on- and off-screen.
