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Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres apologizes for blackface performance in resurfaced clip
A nearly-two decades old clip of Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres in blackface has resurfaced days after she was nominated for her first Academy Award. The “I’m Still Here” star issued an apology acknowledging the poor judgment used when she appeared as a housekeeper in a sketch comedy series for the Brazilian series “Fantastico” in the late aughts.
‘I’m Still Here’ Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres apologizes for wearing blackface in resurfaced comedy sketch
“Almost 20 years ago, I appeared in blackface in a comedy sketch from a Brazilian TV show,” the Oscar-nominated “I’m Still Here” actress said to Deadline. “I am very sorry for this. I’m making this statement as it is important for me to address this swiftly to avoid further pain and confusion.”
Oscar Nominee Fernanda Torres Apologizes for Appearing in Blackface on Brazilian Comedy Show in 2008: ‘Never Acceptable'
Dave Benett/Getty Fernanda Torres has apologized after a 2008 clip of her in blackface resurfaced ahead of the 97th Academy Awards. The I’m Still Here star, 59, who received an Academy Award ...
How to Watch Fernanda Torres’s Oscar-Nominated Performance in ‘I’m Still Here’
With the film gaining momentum this award season, I’m Still Here earned a Best Picture Oscar nomination as well, along with International Feature Film. While the film is already out in Brazil, it will premiere in the U.S. soon, just ahead of the Academy Awards. Here’s how to watch.
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 ...
‘I’m Still Here’ Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres apologizes after blackface comedy sketch resurfaces online
Best Actress Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres has apologized for appearing in blackface as part of a comedy sketch on Brazilian television in 2008. “Almost 20 years ago, I appeared in blackface in a comedy sketch from a Brazilian TV show,
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Karla Sofía Gascón clarifies comments about ‘wonderful ally’ Fernanda Torres after controversial interview goes viral
Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón has clarified her comments about fellow Best Actress nominee Fernanda Torres after an interview Gascón had done on Jan. 21 was published online this week. “I am an ...
Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres apologizes for wearing 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 ...