Regina King makes history the only African American woman to receive a better nod at the Golden Globes
- Selma filmmaker Ava DuVernay was the only African-American woman to receive a nomination for Best Director in 2014
- It’s especially impressive considering that Amazon’s acclaimed drama marked the directorial debut of the 50-year-old Oscar feature film.
- One Night in Miami also nodded to Best Supporting Actor (Leslie Odom Jr.) and Best Original Song for Speak Now (Leslie Odom Jr. and Sam Ashworth)
Oscar winner Regina King managed to make history, once again, after the nominations for the 78th Golden Globe were announced on Wednesday morning.
The 50-year-old triple threat is just the second African-American woman to receive a nomination for Best Director at the Globes after Selma filmmaker Ava DuVernay in 2014.
It’s especially impressive considering that Amazon Studios ’acclaimed drama, based on the 2013 play by Kemp Powers, marked Regina’s debut as a feature film director.
It will air on February 28 on NBC. Oscar winner Regina King managed to make history, once again, after the nominations for the 78th Golden Globe were announced on Wednesday morning (photo from January 26)
Seven years ago: the 50-year-old triple threat is just the second African-American woman to receive a better nod to the Globes after filmmaker Selma Ava DuVernay (M) in 2014
King competes for the honor against two more women – Chloé Zhao (Nomadland) and Emerald Fennell (Young Promise) – as well as Aaron Sorkin (The Trial of the Chicago 7) and David Fincher (Mank).
Hamilton student Leslie Odom Jr., who played Sam Cooke, received the only acting gesture between the One Night in Miami ensemble and best supporting actor.
The 39-year-old Tony winner faces stiff competition from Sacha Baron Cohen, Daniel Kaluuya, Jared Leto and Bill Murray.
Leslie and songwriter Sam Ashworth are also in favor of the best original song for Speak Now, which they will likely perform on stage The Beverly Hilton or virtually.
At the forefront: It’s especially impressive considering that the acclaimed Amazon Studios drama, based on the 2013 play by Kemp Powers, marked Regina’s directorial debut
Evolution: King competes for the honor against two more women – Chloé Zhao (Nomadland) and Emerald Fennell (Young Promise) – as well as Aaron Sorkin (The Trial of the Chicago 7) and David Fincher (Mank)
A change will come: Hamilton student Leslie Odom Jr., who played Sam Cooke, received the only acting gesture of the set one night in Miami as Best Supporting Actor
One Night in Miami tells a fictional story of boxer Cassius Clay, civil rights leader Malcolm X, NFL star Jim Brown, and singer Sam Cooke who met at a Florida hotel in February 1964.
The 78 Golden Globe Awards will air on February 28 on NBC.
And when the Independent Spirit Awards air on April 22 on IFC, the Watchmen actress and her cast of One Night in Miami will receive the prestigious Robert Altman Award.
Who will win? Tony winner, 39, faces stiff competition from Sacha Baron Cohen, Daniel Kaluuya, Jared Leto and Bill Murray
Fantastic Songs: Leslie and songwriter Sam Ashworth are also vying for the best original song for Speak Now, which they will likely perform on stage at The Beverly Hilton or virtually
Black power: One Night in Miami tells a fictional story of (LR) singer Sam Cooke, boxer Cassius Clay, civil rights leader Malcolm X and NFL star Jim Brown bonding in a Florida hotel on February 1964
Another for the mantle! And when the Independent Spirit Awards air on April 22 on IFC, the Watchmen actress and her cast of One Night in Miami will receive the prestigious Robert Altman Award
Regina has worked hard on the Santa Fe set of Netflix’s western drama, The Harder They Fall, alongside Idris Elba, Zazie Beetz, LaKeith Stanfield and Delroy Lindo.
King will host the upcoming February 13 episode of NBC’s Saturday Night Live alongside musical guest Nathaniel Rateliff.
The three-decade-old career of the former child star, born in Ohio, originally began in 1985 with a starring role as Brenda Jenkins in NBC’s African-American television comedy, 227.
“We’re shooting a western!” Regina has been working hard on the Santa Fe set of the Netflix western drama, The Harder They Fall, alongside Idris Elba, Zazie Beetz, LaKeith Stanfield and Delroy Lindo (October 28 photo)
“Hello 2021”: King will host the next February 13 episode of NBC’s Saturday Night Live with musical guest Nathaniel Rateliff