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Actress Can't Celebrate Oscar Nod Amidst US Turmoil
17 Feb
Summary
- Wunmi Mosaku struggles to celebrate Oscar nomination due to current events.
- ICE raids, immigrant issues, and recent deaths impact Mosaku.
- 'Sinners' film breaks Oscar records with 16 nominations.
Actress Wunmi Mosaku is finding it challenging to fully embrace her Oscar nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for the film 'Sinners.' The current events in the United States, described by Mosaku as "truly dystopian," have significantly impacted her ability to celebrate.
Specifically, ongoing ICE immigration raids across the country, alongside the recent deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minnesota, have deeply affected her. Mosaku noted the difficulty in reconciling the joy of her nomination with the fear and darkness of these unfolding events.
She expressed a profound sense of unease, questioning how others can engage in normal activities like going out while such terrible incidents occur. Mosaku stated she feels "floored for a week" by such events, contrasting with what she perceives as a "strange American psyche" where daily life continues uninterrupted.
Despite Mosaku's personal struggle to celebrate, the film 'Sinners' itself has achieved historic success. Directed by Ryan Coogler and set in the Mississippi Delta, the vampire film has become the most-nominated film in Oscar history, securing 16 nominations.
