Fernanda Torres, Blackface

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."
Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres apologizes for blackface in resurfaced comedy sketch
"I'm Still Here" star Fernanda Torres, a nominee for best actress at the 2025 Oscars, has apologized for wearing blackface in an old comedy sketch.
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.
Fernanda Torres Lands Brazil’s First Acting Oscar Nomination Since Her Mother’s 1999 Nod
Torres is only the second Brazilian actress to receive an Oscar nomination. The first was her mother, Fernanda Montenegro, who was nominated in 1999 for Central Station, also directed by Salles.
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 and Golden Globe winner apologizes for resurfaced blackface sketch
Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres apologizes for blackface in resurfaced clip from her time on a Brazilian comedy sketch show
Karla Sofia Gascón Didn't Violate Oscar Rules by Accusing ‘People Working With Fernanda Torres' of ‘Tearing Me and "Emilia Pérez" Down'
Karla Sofía Gascón, star of the Oscar-nominated film “Emilia Pérez,” has accused the social media team of fellow best actress ...
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, ...
One Diversity Initiative Trump Can’t Destroy? The Oscars
The reason for all of this (apart from voters’ sense of purpose) is, of course, a DEI initiative. In a movement that began ...
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 ...
The biggest snubs and surprises of the 2025 Oscar nominations
Columnist Glenn Whipp sounds off on the biggest snubs and surprises of the 2025 Oscar nominations, announced Thursday in Los ...
From The Apprentice to Wicked, the 2025 Oscar nominations are the most political ever
The contenders for the film industry's biggest prizes this year represent a range of genres and styles – but there's a common ...
Oscar Snubs and Surprises: Daniel Craig Misses; Fernanda Torres Scores
Sebastian Stan’s Trump portrayal is also rewarded after the film had a hard time getting distribution, while Marianne ...