Peggy Ashcroft did not attend the Academy Awards ceremony in 1985 to accept her Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "A Passage to India" because she was unable to travel due to health reasons. She had expressed her gratitude for the award and sent a message thanking the Academy, but ultimately chose to prioritize her well-being over attending the event.
Julianne Moore was nominated for the Academy Award (Oscar) for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for The Hours(2002).
Actually, there have been five black winners of the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress:
The Aviator.
Hattie McDaniel.
"The Fighter" won 2010 Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor (Christian Bale) and Best Supporting Actress (Melissa Leo).
77-year-old Peggy Ashcroft for A Passage to India(1984).
Peggy Ashcroft won the Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture in 1985 for A Passage To India.
Peggy Ashcroft won the Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in 1984.
Best Actress: Nicole Kidman for The Hours Best Supporting Actress: Catherine Zeta-Jones for Chicago
Jessica Lange won an Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
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Julianne Moore was nominated for the Academy Award (Oscar) for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for The Hours(2002).
Actually, there have been five black winners of the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress:
Greer Garson For Best Actress , and Mary Astor For Best Supporting Actress .
Goldie Hawn won the 1969 Best Supporting Actress award for her performance in "Cactus Flower."
LA Confidential was not nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Supporting Actress category; however, it was nominated in the Best Actress category, and Kim Bassinger won the award.
The Aviator.