“Thank You For Seeing Me”: Da’vine Joy Randolph’s Tears (Winter Break), First Oscar 2024

The first Oscar of 2024 under the sign of emotion. A heavy favorite in the Best Supporting Actress category, actress Davyn Joy Randolph added a 56th trophy to her awards haul, winning favor with Academy voters for her performance in Winter Break. He especially preferred America Ferrara and her powerful Barbie performance.

Speaking of speeches, Davin Joy Randolph’s words – accompanied on stage by his partner Paul Giamatti – and his heartfelt tears gave this 96th ceremony its first emotional sequence. Enough to forget, of course, the recent allegations of plagiarism surrounding Alexander Payne’s feature film, which is also nominated for Best Original Screenplay (Fall Anatomy won)

“God is very good. God is very good. You know, I didn’t think that I should have a career in this field. I started as a singer and my mother said to me: “Go another way. Street in the theater department. There’s something in there for you.’ And thanks to my mom for doing it. I thank everyone who stood in my way and who was there, who guided me. I am very grateful to all the beautiful people who are here.

I wanted to be different for so long. And now I realize that I just have to be myself. And I thank you. Thank you for seeing me when I was the only black girl in class and when you told me I was enough and when I told you I couldn’t see myself, you said we went our separate ways. That I was going to forge my own path. I am very grateful to all the women who have been by my side.

I have to give a special nod to my press secretary. I know you all said we shouldn’t talk about press officers, but you don’t have a press officer like I do. You have been by my side throughout this adventure and I am forever grateful. I pray to God that I can do this more than once. Thank you for seeing me. good night. Thank you very much”.