Overcoming The Lack Of Diversity
In 1981, Isabel Sanford won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for The Jeffersons but since then the category remained all white. However, in 2015, Viola Davis won the Emma for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for How to Get Away With Murder. She used this as an opportunity to speak about race and possibilities, which was inspiring and emotional for audiences.
Overcoming The Lack Of Diversity
The First One Of It’s Kind
History was made in 2020, when Parasite was chosen as the first non- English film and first South Korean film to win the best picture at the Academy Awards. It also was awarded for the best international feature and best picture, one of 11 to ever be nominated in this category. It is said that this win may open opportunities for Asian-American actors who have struggled to be acknowledged in the award circle.
The One Of Its Kind
