Fernanda Torres Apologizes for Past Blackface Appearance Amid Oscar Nomination and Golden Globe Win
2025-01-27
Deadline
Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Fernanda Torres has issued an apology for a 17-year-old TV comedy sketch featuring her in blackface. The actress, who received a Best Actress Oscar nomination and won the Golden Globe for Best Performance By An Actress in a Film Drama, is taking responsibility for her past actions. With the rise of social awareness and condemnation of blackface, Torres' apology comes as a necessary step towards accountability. The incident has sparked conversations about racial sensitivity and the importance of cultural awareness in the entertainment industry, highlighting the need for greater diversity and inclusion in film and television productions, including drama movies and comedy shows.