The actress Halle Berry 58, is tired of being alone in Oscar’s history. The star reached a historic moment in 2002 when it became the First black woman to beat Oscar for best actress . More than two decades later, Berry, who won for his role in “The Last Supper”, says that It is “lonely” still being the only black artist to win a prize In this category.
In a recent episode of the “What Now?” Podcast From Trevor Noah, Berry said that even at the time, he knew that the victory “was greater than her.”
Although several black actresses have won the Oscar for best supporting actress over the years, the star of “Wicked”, Cynthia Erivo, has this year the chance to become the first artist since Berry to lead gold by a lead role.
“I hope this year, someone is by my side. This year, I hope it happens. Because I’m tired of occupying this space on her own, ”she said to Noah in the podcast. “I hope it’s this year.”
But even if it is not, the star of “X-Men” said she “was chosen at that moment to be a headlight of possibilities. And I really think it served that. ”
Berry’s victory remains one of the most unforgettable moments in Oscar history. Review your historical acceptance discourse:
“Oh my God. Oh my God. Sorry. This moment is much larger than me. This moment is for Dorothy Dandridge, Lena Horne, Diahann Carroll. It is for women who are by my side – Jada Pinkett, Angela Bassett, Vivica Fox. And it is for every woman of unnamed and faceless color that now has a chance because this door has opened tonight. Thanks. I’m so honored. I’m so honored. And I thank the gym for choosing me to be the container through which your blessing can flow.
I want to thank my manager, Vincent Cirrencinio. He was with me for twelve long years and you fought all the fights, and loved me when I was on top, but most importantly you loved me when I was underneath. You have been a businessman, a friend and the only father I’ve ever met. Truly. And I love you so much. I want to thank my mother who gave me strength to fight every day to be who I want to be and gave me the courage to dream, that this dream could be happening and possible for me. I love you, mom, thank you very much. I thank my husband, who is simply the joy of my life. And India, thank you for giving me peace because only with the peace you brought me I could go to places I never knew I could go. Thanks. I love you and India with all my heart.
I want to thank Lionsgate. Thank you, Mike Paseornek, Tom Ortenberg, ensuring that everyone knew about this little movie. Thank you for believing in me. Our director Marc Forster, you are a genius. You are a genius. This experience of making a movie was magic to me because of you. You believed me, trusted me and kindly guided me to very scary places. I thank. I want to thank Ivana Chubbuck, I could never have understood who this woman was without you. I love you. Thanks. I want to thank Lee Daniels, our producer. Thank you for giving me this chance, for believing I could do that. And now, tonight, I have this. Thanks.
I want to thank my agents – CAA, Josh Lieberman especially. I have to thank my agents. Kevin Huvane, thank you. Thank you for never kicking me and send me somewhere else. Thanks. One… me, me, me, who else? I have so many people that I know I need to thank. My lawyers! Neil Meyer, thank you. Ok, wait a minute. I have to enjoy… 74 years here! I have to enjoy this time! I have to thank my lawyer Neil Meyer for making this agreement. Doug Stone. I need to thank last – and not least – I have to thank Spike Lee for putting me in my first movie and believing in me. Oprah Winfrey, being the best model any girl can have. Joel Silver, thank you. And thanks to Warren Beatty. Thank you so much for being my mentors and believing in me. Thanks! Thanks! Thanks!”
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