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6 Straight Actors Have Won Oscars for Playing Gay Men
The Whale in something of a mixed bag for representation and storytelling.Here’s a look at the six straight men who have won Best Actor for playing gay men.William HurtHollywood heartthrob William Hurt made history when he won the Best Actor Oscar in 1986 for portraying “effeminate” gay man Luis Molina, who forges a relationship with his cellmate in a Brazilian prison.The film focuses on much more than just Molina’s sexuality, but it is certainly a big part of his character, and Hurt’s performance was groundbreaking at the time.Hurt would claim the prize on his first attempt, and though he was nominated three more times throughout his career, he didn’t snag a second trophy.​​Tom HanksJust a few years later, Tom Hanks became the second person to win the Best Actor Oscar for playing a gay male character.In 1994, the star – who was still just beginning what would go on to become one of the most celebrated careers in Hollywood – took home his first Academy Award for his role in Philadelphia, which tells the story of a lawyer dying of AIDS who sues his employer for wrongful termination and wins.In his speech, Hanks thanked people from his past who clearly helped make him the actor–and the person–he was when he won.“I would not be standing here if it weren’t for two very important men in my life, so… two that I haven’t spoken with in awhile, but I had the pleasure of just the other evening,” the star began. “Mr.
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Angela Bassett reports for duty on the set of 9-1-1 after Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination
Angela Bassett was up bright and early and reporting for duty on the set of  9-1-1 Tuesday, in spite of receiving a history making Oscar nomination.The versatile star, 64 - who plays police sergeant Athena Grant in the police procedural - received a nod for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Queen Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. She is the first Marvel star to be so honored for their role in a Marvel film.  Report for duty: Angela Bassett was up bright and early and reporting for duty on the set of 9-1-1 Tuesday, in spite of receiving a history making Oscar nominationIn a statement to CNN, the star wrote, 'This morning is a little extra special in the Bassett Vance household with news of my Oscar nomination. What has drawn me to each of the women I’ve portrayed throughout my career is their strength, compassion, resilience, and power.' She added, 'Wakanda Forever’s Queen Ramonda is a character that touched my spirit because she is a mother and a leader who must care for her grieving nation as much as she cares for her family in mourning. Ramonda is a love letter that reflects and acknowledges what we women do everyday.' The nomination also broke through the glass ceiling as she joined Al Pacino, Paul Newman, William Hurt, Heath Ledger and Joaquin Phoenix who were nominated for their work in films based on comic books or graphic novels.
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