Blackface, Fernanda Torres and Oscars

Oscar Nominee Fernanda Torres Offers Apology For Resurfaced Blackface Clip
The Brazilian actor claimed that at the time of the 2008 sketch, her home country had yet to become aware of the "racist history and symbolism of blackface."
Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres apologizes for blackface in resurfaced comedy sketch
Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres has issued an apology for wearing blackface in a comedy sketch 17 years ago. The "I'm Still Here" star, 59, in a statement to Deadline on Sunday acknowledged that "almost twenty years ago,
‘I’m Still Here’ Oscar Nominee & Golden Globe Winner Fernanda Torres Apologizes For Blackface Turn In 17-Year-Old Resurfaced TV Comedy Sketch
I’m Still Here’ Oscar Nominee & Golden Globe Winner Fernanda Torres Apologizes For Blackface Turn In 17-Year-Old Resurfaced TV Comedy Sketch
‘I’m Still Here’s Fernanda Torres Apologizes For Wearing Blackface In Resurfaced Brazilian Sketch Ahead Of 2025 Oscars
It’s very clear now in our country and everywhere that blackface is never acceptable,” she said in a statement.
Oscar Nominee Fernanda Torres Apologizes for Appearing in Blackface on Brazilian Comedy Show in 2008: ‘Never Acceptable'
Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres issued an apology after a 2008 clip of her in blackface resurfaced ahead of the 97th Academy Awards.
Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres is "very sorry" for controversial blackface sketch
Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres has apologised after a sketch of her in blackface has resurfaced. The Brazilian star recently received a Best Actress Academy Award nomination for I'm Still Here, which comes after a Golden Globe win for the same role.
Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres apologizes for blackface performance in resurfaced clip
The “I’m Still Here” star appeared as a housekeeper in a sketch comedy series for the Brazilian series “Fantastico” in the late aughts.
Oscar Nominees Under Fire Over Racist & Problematic Pasts, Fernanda Torres Apologises for Blackface
Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner Fernanda Torres, who earned a Best Actress nomination for her role in I’m Still Here, has issued a public apology after a 17-year-old comedy sketch resurfaced in which she appears in blackface.
‘I’m Still Here’ Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres apologizes for wearing blackface in resurfaced comedy sketch
She’s still here — with an apology. Fernanda Torres released a statement over the weekend apologizing for wearing blackface in a resurfaced comedy skit from the Brazilian TV show “Fantastico” 17 years ago.
‘I’m Still Here’ Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres apologizes after blackface comedy sketch resurfaces online
Best Actress Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres has apologized for appearing in blackface as part of a comedy sketch on Brazilian television in 2008. “Almost 20 years ago, I appeared in blackface in a comedy sketch from a Brazilian TV show,
Fernanda Torres explains why I'm Still Here is resonating with audiences outside of Brazil
The Brazilian actor joins Q's Tom Power to discuss her Oscar-nominated role as Eunice Paiva in I’m Still Here.
Karla Sofía Gascón Says People Around Fellow Oscar Nominee Fernanda Torres “Talk Badly About Me & ‘Emilia Pérez'”
Karla Sofía Gascón made Oscar history as the first openly transgender person to be nominated in an acting category for her ...