And the Oscar goes to … one or more of these 20 guests on ‘Another Act’ Check out our 2021 Oscars roundup and see what these stars have to say

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It’s been more than a year since the start of the pandemic and, despite many pivots, directors, producers and stars found creative ways to produce award-winning content. This makes the 93rd Academy Awards ceremony unique. During that time, senior entertainment reporter Kelley Carter launched Another Act to speak with actors, entertainers and filmmakers about their journey. This season, Carter sat down with more than 20 stars whose films are in the running for an Oscar.

Hear from some of the most prominent names in Hollywood as film enthusiasts prepare for the Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday evening.

Judas and the Black Messiah

Nominations:

  • Actor in a supporting role
  • Cinematography
  • Music (original song)
  • Best picture
  • Writing (original screenplay)

Daniel Kaluuya

The Undefeated ‘Another Act’: Daniel Kaluuya on bringing Fred Hampton to the screen in ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’

LaKeith Stanfield

The Undefeated ‘Another Act’: LaKeith Stanfield on his role in ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ and rethinking William O’Neal

H.E.R.

‘Another Act’: H.E.R. on upcoming Oscar nomination for ‘Fight For You’ from ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

Nominations:

  • Actress in a leading role (Viola Davis)
  • Actor in a leading role (Chadwick Boseman)
  • Costume design
  • Makeup and hairstyling
  • Production design

Colman Domingo

The Undefeated ‘Another Act’: Colman Domingo on ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’

Glynn Turman

The Undefeated ‘Another Act:’ Actor Glynn Turman on working with his costars in Netflix’s ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’

The Trial of the Chicago 7

Nominations:

  • Cinematography
  • Actor in a supporting role
  • Film editing
  • Best original song
  • Best picture
  • Writing (original screenplay)

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

The Undefeated ‘Another Act’: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II on playing Bobby Seale in ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’

The United States vs. Billie Holiday

  • Actress in a leading role

Andra Day

The Undefeated ‘Another Act’: Andra Day on transforming herself into Billie Holiday in new film

Lee Daniels

The Undefeated ‘Another Act’: Director Lee Daniels on ‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’ and getting back to working in film

One Night in Miami

Nominations:

  • Actor in a supporting role
  • Music (original song)
  • Writing (adapted screenplay)

Regina King

The Undefeated ‘Another Act’: Regina King on directing her new film ‘One Night in Miami’

Kingsley Ben-Adir

The Undefeated ‘Another Act’: Kingsley Ben-Adir on embodying Malcolm X

Leslie Odom Jr.

The Undefeated ‘Another Act’: Leslie Odom Jr. on his role as Sam Cooke in ‘One Night in Miami’

Aldis Hodge

The Undefeated ‘Another Act:’ Actor Aldis Hodge on playing Jim Brown in ‘One Night in Miami’

Soul

Nominations:

  • Sound
  • Animated feature film
  • Music (original score)

Jamie Foxx

The Undefeated ‘Another Act:’ Jamie Foxx on becoming Pixar’s first Black leading character in ‘Soul’ on Disney+

Angela Bassett

The Undefeated ‘Another Act:’ Angela Bassett on her role in ‘Soul’ on Disney+

Questlove

The Undefeated ‘Another Act’: Questlove talks his role in ‘Soul’ on Disney+ and his sneak diss to Shaq

Da 5 Bloods

  • Music (original score)

Delroy Lindo

The Undefeated ‘Another Act’: Actor Delroy Lindo talks working with Spike Lee on ‘Da 5 Bloods,’ problems facing black Vietnam Vets and more

Isiah Whitlock Jr.

The Undefeated ‘Another Act’: Isiah Whitlock Jr. on ‘Da 5 Bloods,’ the Vietnam War and his famous character Clay Davis from ‘The Wire’

Clarke Peters

The Undefeated: ‘Another Act’: Clarke Peters on the new Spike Lee film ‘Da 5 Bloods,’ protests and the racial climate

Tenet

Nominations:

  • Visual effects
  • Production design

John David Washington

The Undefeated ‘Another Act’: John David Washington on his role in ‘Tenet’

The One and Only Ivan

  • Visual effects

Chaka Khan

The Undefeated ‘Another Act:’ Chaka Khan on The Black Panther Party, new music with Prince and ‘The One and Only Ivan’


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