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Then and Now
There was no best supporting actress category in 1935, otherwise Louise Beavers would have been nominated and probably the winner for her portrayal of the loyal, long suffering
maid Delilah in the film Imitation of Life
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In 1940, Hattie McDaniel won the Best supporting Actress Oscar for her portrayal of Mammy, the grumpy, loyal maid in Gone With The Wind
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In 1950, Ethel Waters was nominated in the Best Supporting Actress category for her role as Granny, a washer woman and domestic in the film Pinky
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In 1960, Juanita Moore was nominated for her performance as the long suffering, loyal maid Annie, in the 1959 version of Imitation of Life
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In 2012, Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer are nominated and win for their performances as maids in the film The Help as MAMMYHOOD PREVAILS
This just in. . . contrary to published reports and fear gripping the nation, it appears people CAN STILL SUPPORT BLACK ACTRESSES without going to see The Help.
We'll keep you updated as this story progresses . . .
RT @JamilahLemieux: For those who asked, here is an ABC-7 news story about Rekia Boyd, innocent bystander killed by an off duty cop: htt ... 2 months ago
@Toure Read your Time essay on The Help. Loved it. Guess frying chicken tend to make people award you Oscars to feel better about themselves 3 months ago
RT @BlackCanseco: The Academy switched votes at the last minute after they saw Viola's hair tonight like "Oh, no she don't!" #Oscars3 months ago