Andrea Riseborough Addresses Oscar Nod For First Time Since Campaign Controversy

Andrea Riseborough is finally addressing her Oscar nomination and the controversial scandal it sparked. Riseborough’s best actress nod for “To Leslie” spurred an investigation into the Academy’s voting policies and the film’s social media campaign. It also launched renewed discourse about racial privilege, which the nominated actor admitted Wednesday was “necessary.” Advertisement “It not only makes sense that this conversation would be sparked, but it is necessary,” Riseborough told The Hollywood Reporter. “The film industry is abhorrently unequal in terms of opportunity. I’m mindful not to speak for the experience of other people.” Danielle Deadwyler, whose role in “Till” made… Read Full Article