Da'Vine Joy Randolph Wins Best Supporting Actress at the Academy Awards

Randolph's portrayal of Mary in 'The Holdovers' earns her critical acclaim and highlights ongoing issues with roles for Black women in Hollywood.

Da'Vine Joy Randolph wins Best Supporting Actress at the Academy Awards for her role in 'The Holdovers'.
Her performance as Mary, a grieving mother, has been a standout of the 2024 awards season.
Randolph's win continues a pattern of honoring Black women in subservient roles, a trend dating back to Hattie McDaniel's win in 1940.
Only 10 Black actresses have won an Oscar, with Halle Berry being the only one in the lead category.
Critics argue for a broader recognition of Black women's roles in Hollywood, beyond supporting characters in service to white leads.