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Aunjanue Ellis has been open about her sexuality for decades, but when asked why her personal life has rarely been in the media, the 53-year-old actress pointed out that «nobody asked.» In a candid interview with , the actress recalled walking down the red carpet at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards in March with the word «Queer» emblazoned on the left arm of her red-hot Dolce & Gabbana suit jacket. But nobody on the press line or inside the event ever asked her about it.«I was thinking, 'Why didn’t more people pay attention to that?' And I was like, they probably thought it said 'Queen,'» Ellis told the outlet, laughing.

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Amazon MGM Studios Shows Off Dwayne Johnson & Chris Evans’ ‘Red One’, Unveils Slate With Luca Guadagnino & Julia Roberts’ ‘After The Hunt’, Ryan Gosling’s ‘Project Hail Mary’ & More – CinemaCon

While Amazon MGM Studios didn’t take the stage at CinemaCon, they did meet with exhibitors and key press to strut their future theatrical slate, in particular they showed off ten minutes of the Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans’ movie Red One. While we agree to keep mum about the details of the Santa Claus rescue movie, let’s just say the originally conceived for Prime Video title is definitely meant for theatrical, which is where it’s going on Nov. 15; the only wide release currently on that weekend.

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‘Origin’ Teaser: Ava DuVernay’s New Drama Is Picked Up By NEON & Will Hit Theaters Later This Year

It’s crazy to think that it’s been nine years since the release of Ava DuVernay’s Oscar-nominated film, “Selma.” And over that time, while she has produced quite a bit and even directed an acclaimed limited series, DuVernay has only released one feature film, the underwhelming “A Wrinkle in Time.” However, it would appear the filmmaker is returning in a big, big way with her new film, “Origin.” READ MORE: ‘Origin’ First Look: Ava DuVernay’s Adaptation Of ‘Caste’ With Aunjanue Ellis, Jon Bernthal & Vera Farmiga Premieres At Venice On September 6 As seen in the new teaser for “Origin,” the film is inspired by the life of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson as she writes the book, “Caste: The Origin of Our Discontents.” The journey to bring that book to life finds Wilkerson traveling all over the world and experiencing various cultures. Continue reading ‘Origin’ Teaser: Ava DuVernay’s New Drama Is Picked Up By NEON & Will Hit Theaters Later This Year at The Playlist.

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Ava DuVernay’s ‘Caste’ Film Rounds Out Ensemble With Blair Underwood, Finn Wittrock, Victoria Pedretti and Isha Blaaker

Angelique Jackson The cast of Ava DuVernay’s latest film, inspired by Pulitzer Prize winner Isabel Wilkerson’s “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents,” is now complete with the addition of Blair Underwood, Finn Wittrock, Victoria Pedretti, Isha Blaaker, Leonardo Nam, Donna Mills and Emily Yancy. The seven actors join Oscar nominee Aunjanue Ellis, who was previously announced as the lead in the film, as well as Oscar nominee Vera Farmiga, Niecy Nash-Betts, Nick Offerman, Jon Bernthal, Audra McDonald, Connie Nielsen, Jasmine Cephas Jones and Myles Frost. Announced in October 2020, DuVernay serves as the writer and director of “Caste,” which adapts Wilkerson’s acclaimed book. Described in The New York Times as “an instant American classic and almost certainly the keynote nonfiction book of the American century thus far,” the book — and subsequently DuVernay’s film — examines the system of hierarchy that has shaped America.

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Ava DuVernay’s ‘Caste’ Adds Niecy Nash, Jon Bernthal, Vera Farmiga & More

Ava DuVernay’s feature adaptation of Pulitzer Prize winner Isabel Wilkerson’s Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents has just added Niecy Nash-Betts, Jon Bernthal, Vera Farmiga, Nick Offerman, Jasmine Cephas Jones and Connie Nielsen to the movie, which is shooting in Georgia.

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Aunjanue Ellis & Four Others Set For RaMell Ross‘ Colson Whitehead Adaptation ’The Nickel Boys’ For MGM’s Orion; Plan B, Anonymous Producing

Oscar-nominated filmmaker RaMell Ross (Hale County This Morning, This Evening) has been tapped to direct a feature adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Nickel Boys for MGM’s Orion Pictures, with Oscar nom Aunjanue Ellis (King Richard), Ethan Herisse (When They See Us), Brandon Wilson (The Way Back), Hamish Linklater (The Big Short) and Fred Hechinger (News of the World) set to star.

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Aunjanue Ellis Opens Up On Her Bisexual Identity

Aunjanue Ellis has never been secretive about who she is, but the actress is fully opening up about her queer identity for the first time ever just as Pride Month 2022 kicks off. Ellis, 53, tells Variety that she has been open about the fact that she is a bisexual woman that identifies as queer with friends, family, and coworkers throughout the duration of her career. In fact, she even announced it via her signature style – stitching words of affirmation and identity into her clothing for events and appearances – while accepting her honor at the 15th annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood luncheon last March.

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‘King Richard’ Star Aunjanue Ellis Speaks Her Truth About Being Bisexual: ‘I Am Queer — This Is Who I Am’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Angelique Jackson On March 24, Oscar nominee Aunjanue Ellis stepped onto the golden-hued carpet to accept her honors at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards. Emblazoned on the left arm of her red-hot Dolce & Gabbana suit jacket was the word “Queer” spelled out in rhinestones.But no one on the press line outside the Beverly Wilshire hotel asked Ellis about it. And no one inside the ballroom did either.

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‘Justified: City Primeval’: Aunjanue Ellis, Boyd Holbrook, Adelaide Clemens, Vondie Curtis Hall Among 8 Cast In FX Limited Series

Aunjanue Ellis (King Richard), Boyd Holbrook (The Premise), Adelaide Clemens (The Great Gatsby), Vondie Curtis Hall (Harriet), Marin Ireland (Y: The Last Man), Norbert Leo Butz (Bloodline), Victor Williams (The Good Lord Bird) and Vivian Olyphant are set as leads opposite Timothy Olyphant in FX’s Justified: City Primeval, the limited series inspired by Elmore Leonard’s City Primeval: High Noon in Detroit. Production begins this week in Chicago.

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Courtney B. Vance Says '61st Street’ Shows How 'Truly Broken' Our System Still Is (Exclusive)

There's a healthy dose of reality in AMC's thrilling drama series, , and star Courtney B. Vance believes it's necessary.The Emmy-winning actor spoke with ET's Kevin Frazier about the hard-hitting drama, which follows a promising Chicago high school athlete who gets swept up into the criminal justice system when he's wrongfully taken by the police as a gang member.

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Jon Batiste to Make Feature Acting Debut in Blitz Bazawule’s ‘The Color Purple’

Angelique Jackson After dominating the Grammy Awards with five wins, including album of the year, Jon Batiste is set to conquer a new medium — acting. The musician has joined the cast of “The Color Purple,” directed by Blitz Bazawule, for his feature acting debut.Batiste is set to portray Grady, husband to Shug Avery (played by Taraji P. Henson).

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Tasha Smith Reteams With Lee Daniels On His Untitled Horror Netflix Pic

EXCLUSIVE: Multi-hyphenate and Empire alum Tasha Smith is returning to work with Lee Daniels on his Netflix untiled exorcism thriller.

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Exclusive: Aunjanue Ellis Joins The Cast Of ‘The Color Purple’

Aunjanue Ellis has been added to the cast of the upcoming film adaptation of The Color Purple.The Academy Award-nominated actress will play the role of Mama, who is Celie and Nettie’s mother. She is the embodiment of the “Great Ancestor” and the source of both of her daughter’s strength and perseverance.Ellis joins the project following the success of the highly acclaimed King Richard.

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Will Smith Wins Oscar For Best Actor: 'I’m Being Called On In My Life To Love And Protect People'

Academy Awards in the past, Will Smith won his first ever Oscar for “Best Actor In A Leading Role” for his performance in King Richard, alongside Black Women In Hollywood honoree Aunjanue Ellis.Smith gave a stirring speech, noting the similarities between himself and Richard Williams, the star of the Williams family biopic for which he won the “Best Actor” award.“Richard Williams was a fierce defender of his family,” the Philadelphia-born actor said. “In this time in my life. In this moment, I am overwhelmed by what God is calling on me to do and be in this world.

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Will Smith Wins First Oscar For King Richard’; Shares Emotional Speech After Heated Exchange With Chris Rock

Will Smith was emotional while accepting his first Academy Award for his portrayal of Richard Williams, father of Venus and Serena Williams, in King Richard. The win comes after the actor had a heated exchange with Chris Rock, who made a G.I. Jane joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith who has alopecia.

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Will Smith Apologizes to Academy for Chris Rock Slap in Tearful Best Actor Speech

Will Smith apologized to the Academy and his fellow best actor nominees in his winning acceptance speech, shortly after he went on stage and slapped Chris Rock for making a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith. He did not address Rock in his speech.“I want to apologize to the Academy. I want to apologize to all my fellow nominees.

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Will Smith wins Best Actor Oscar for ‘King Richard’ after Chris Rock punch

has won the Oscar for Best Actor at the 2022 Academy Awards moments after he punched Chris Rock in a dramatic on-stage scene.He scored the award for his career-making turn in “King Richard.”“Richard Williams was a fierce defender of his family,” he said, moments after the wild scene.“In this time in my life, in this moment, I am overwhelmed by what God is calling on me to do and be in this world. Making this film, I got to protect Aunjanue Ellis, who was one of the most strongest, most delicate people I ever met. I got to protect Saniyya (Sidney) and Demi (Singleton), the two actresses that played Venus and Serena.

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Oscars: West Side Story's Ariana DeBose and Rita Moreno win Best Supporting Actress 60 years apart

West Side Story'sAriana DeBose, who snagged a Best Supporting Actress nomination for her role as Anita, was captured cozying up to screen legendRita Moreno at the94th Annual Academy Awards on Sunday in Hollywood.Moreno, 90, famously played the fiery Anita in the original 1961 musical film and was awarded the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress at the 1962 ceremony.DeBose, 31, hit the red carpet in a flaming red coord consisting of a bustier top and high-waisted trousers, all of which were made custom byValentino Haute Couture.She went on to win the Best Supporting Actress gong, beating outAunjanue Ellis (King Richard), Catriona Balfe (Belfast), Kirsten Dunst (The Power Of The Dog) and Ruth Negga (Passing). Passing the torch:West Side Story's Ariana DeBose, who snagged a Best Supporting Actress nomination for her role as Anita, was captured cozying up to screen legend Rita Moreno at the 94th Annual Academy Awards on Sunday in HollywoodFor some added drama, the Broadway star rocked a flowing scarlet cape that rested in the crooks of her arms as she posed.Her raven pixie cut was given some added volume in the front and she highlighted her natural beauty with a dramatic black smokey eyeshadow look.

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Here's All the Winners From the 2022 Oscars

Spencer, Olivia Coleman as a troubled woman in The Lost Daughter, Penélope Cruz as a single mother with a devastating secret in Parallel Mothers, Nicole Kidman as Lucille Ball in Being the Ricardos, or Jessica Chastain as Tammy Faye Bakker in The Eyes of Tammy Faye. Well, choose they did. Below you'll find all of the Oscars 2022 winners.

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Aunjanue Ellis Pays Tribute to Her Mom With Stunning Oscars Gown

Aunjanue Ellis, who is a first-time Oscar nominee for her portrayal of Venus and Serena Williams’ mother, Oracene Price, in, is honoring her own family with her stunning orange Versace gown. While speaking with ET’s Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner, the actress said that her outfit, which includes “Jax Baby” embroidered across the shoulder, is a tribute to her mother. “[This] is a tribute to my mom,” Ellis said on the red carpet for the 94th Academy Awards, joking that her mom, whose full name is Jacqueline Taylor, “would get on your nerves.

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Niecy Nash Says She and Wife Jessica Betts Might 'Dip Out' During Oscars 2022 Date Night (Exclusive)

Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts at the 2022 Oscars, this might be why. Dressed to the nines in a vibrant pink gown, the star joked to ET's Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner that she and Betts might 'dip out somewhere' during their glamorous night out at the Academy Awards. «It's date night,» Nash -- who was toting a «Wifey for Lifey» clutch gifted to her by Betts -- said. «That’s why I got this high slit because you never know...Look at all these curtains and stuff.»She and Betts, who tied the knot in August 2020, recently turned up the heat when they posed topless together as 's first-ever same-sex cover star couple.

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