Anthony Mackie Breaks Silence on Awards Snubs: 'I Made Ryan Gosling Famous!'

In a recent interview, actor Anthony Mackie opened up about his frustration with awards bodies overlooking his work over the years. Mackie, who has starred in acclaimed films like "Half Nelson," "The Hurt Locker," and "All the Way," revealed that he often assumed his white co-stars would be the ones to receive nominations, rather than himself.

Mackie joked that he was the "white dude legend" when it came to awards, having "made" actors like Ryan Gosling, Jeremy Renner, and Bryan Cranston famous through their collaborations. However, this year Mackie received an Emmy nomination for his guest role in the Apple TV+ series "The Studio," a rare recognition for the talented actor.

Mackie has spoken publicly about his disappointment with awards snubs in the past, telling Esquire that he's delivered at least four performances that could have been nominated for major awards. The actor even had to take a break from acting after being overlooked for his work in "The Hurt Locker." Now, with his Emmy nomination for "The Studio," Mackie's long-overdue recognition may finally be on the horizon.