Overview

• Fernanda Torres, nominated for Best Actress at the 2025 Oscars for her role in 'I'm Still Here,' apologized for wearing blackface in a 2008 Brazilian TV sketch.
• The sketch, from the show 'Fantastico,' featured Torres portraying multiple characters, including a housekeeper, in blackface makeup.
• In her statement, Torres acknowledged the racist implications of blackface and stated that cultural awareness in Brazil at the time was limited.
• Torres emphasized her commitment to fostering conversations about racism and preventing the normalization of discriminatory practices.
• The controversy comes as 'I'm Still Here' garners critical acclaim, receiving Oscar nominations for Best Picture and Best International Feature.