Blackface, Fernanda Torres

Oscar Nominee Fernanda Torres Apologizes for Appearing in Blackface on Brazilian Comedy Show in 2008: ‘Never Acceptable'
It was "important for me to address this swiftly to avoid further pain and confusion," said Torres in a statement to Deadline
Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres apologizes for blackface in resurfaced comedy sketch
Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres has issued an apology for wearing blackface in a comedy sketch 17 years ago. The "I'm Still Here" star, 59, in a statement to Deadline on Sunday acknowledged that "almost twenty years ago,
Oscar Nominee Fernanda Torres Offers Apology For Resurfaced Blackface Clip
The Brazilian actor claimed that at the time of the 2008 sketch, her home country had yet to become aware of the "racist history and symbolism of blackface."
2025 Oscars: ‘I’m Still Here’ Star Fernanda Torres Repeats Mother’s Historic Best Actress Nom
Fernanda Torres ‘ mom must be so proud. On Thursday, the star of Walter Salles ‘ period drama I’m Still Here, repeated her mother Fernanda Montenegro’s historic achievement from 1999 (for Central Station) becoming only the second Brazilian to be nominated by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences in the best actress category.
Oscars 2025: How Fernanda Torres, Karla Sofía Gascón and More Are Making History
Academy Awards nominees include Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón and I’m Still Here’s Fernanda Torres as history-making nominees. Find out how.
Karla Sofía Gascón Says People Around Fellow Oscar Nominee Fernanda Torres “Talk Badly About Me & ‘Emilia Pérez'”
Karla Sofía Gascón made Oscar history as the first openly transgender person to be nominated in an acting category for her ...
How ‘Emilia Pérez,’ The Most Nominated Film Of The Year, Became (One Of) The Most Hated
Between widespread criticism of the film itself and resurfaced tweets from its lead star, the Oscars front-runner has been ...
Oscar Nominee Karla Sofía Gascón Faces Backlash over Resurfaced Controversial Social Media Posts
Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofía Gascón is facing controversy over her old social media comments. In since-deleted posts on ...
Karla Sofía Gascón Takes Back Claim That Fernanda Torres’ Team Speaks ‘Badly’ About Her
Karla Sofía Gascón took back claim that Fernanda Torres' team spoke 'badly' about her. A source says she did not violate any Oscars rules.
'I’m Still Here' shows what authoritarianism looks like, says star Fernanda Torres
The role of a mother who rebuilds her life after her husband goes missing during Brazil's military regime in the 1970s, ...
Oscars: Has Netflix Finally Found Its Best Picture Winner? Could Fernanda Torres Pull Off an Upset? And What About ‘Wicked’?
The directing lineup encompasses all first-timers — Sean Baker (“Anora”), Brady Corbet (“The Brutalist”), James Mangold (“A ...
How to watch ‘I’m Still Here,’ the Brazilian film nominated for 2 Academy Awards
"I'm Still Here" is one of two foreign movies nominated in the best picture category, along with "Emilia Perez ," which racked up 13 nominations at this year's awards, the most of any films. The film ...
Karla Sofía Gascón Says Fernanda Torres Comments Were Meant to Disparage 'Toxicity and Violent Hate Speech,' Not the Actress
Karla Sofía Gascón, a historic Best Actress Oscar nominee this year for "Emilia Peréz," has accused social media supporters ...