In King Richard, Aunjanue Ellis Brings Oracene Williams’s Legacy to the Forefront

During awards season, actors often demur when asked about their Oscar prospects, opting for the old adage that “it’s an honor to be nominated.” But Aunjanue Ellis, the supporting-actress front-runner from this year’s King Richard, doesn’t hold back when asked about the trophy’s significance. “[Being nominated] makes a difference in terms of how people look at you in casting, it makes a difference in terms of how much you get paid, said the actor straight to the microphone,” she tells Vanity Fair’s David Canfield, with more than the usual dose of self-awareness. “I mean, you cannot ignore it. There’s two… Read Full Article