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With her nomination, Viola Davis becomes the most nominated black actress in Oscar's history.
Though Viola Davis already has an Oscar at home for her supporting role in 2017's Fences, today's Best Actress nomination for her leading role in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom gives Davis the new record for most nominated Black actress in the history of the Oscars. She previously shared the record with Octavia Spencer, who has received three nods.
Though Viola Davis already has an Oscar at home for her supporting role in 2017's Fences, today's Best Actress nomination for her leading role in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom gives Davis the new record for most nominated Black actress in the history of the Oscars. She previously shared the record with Octavia Spencer, who has received three nods.
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