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Ruth Carter Makes History: Most Nominated Black Woman at Oscars
22 Jan
Summary
- Ruth Carter is now the most nominated Black woman in Academy Awards history.
- Her nomination for "Sinners" marks her fifth Oscar nomination.
- Carter previously won Oscars for "Black Panther" and "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."
Ruth Carter has once again achieved a groundbreaking feat in Hollywood, earning her fifth Academy Award nomination for her work on "Sinners." This nomination makes her the most nominated Black woman in Oscar history across all categories, surpassing Viola Davis. Carter's career is marked by significant contributions to period films, including two previous Oscar wins for "Black Panther" (2018) and "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" (2023).
Her latest nomination recognizes her meticulous costume design for "Sinners," a film set in the Jim Crow-era Mississippi Delta. Carter approached the costumes as a means of authentic representation, focusing on the visual truth of Black working-class life. She emphasizes that her trajectory has always been about "telling the story of culture" and preserving history through her designs.
Carter is now tied with Spike Lee and Morgan Freeman for the third-most nominations among Black creatives. She views her continued success as a testament to hard work, vision, and staying power in the industry, hoping to inspire young designers. Her collaboration with director Ryan Coogler on "Sinners" highlights his crucial role in telling important stories for Black cinema.
