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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences handed out its honorary Oscars last Sunday, and the glamorous event had an unusual amount of star power this year.
Black Hollywood was present at the 11th annual Governors Awards as hopefuls showed face at the annual black-tie event. The Academy recognized filmmakers David Lynch and Lina Wertmüller, along with actor Wes Studi. Meanwhile, A League of Their Own star Geena Davis was awarded the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for her work in gender equality.
Check out the who’s who that was in attendance.
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Jordan Peele and Lupita Nyong’o
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The Academy’s Honorary Governors Awards
Jamie Foxx
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The Academy’s Honorary Governors Awards
Jodie Turner-Smith
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The Academy’s Honorary Governors Awards
Regina King
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The Academy’s Honorary Governors Awards
Lena Waithe and Melina Matsoukas
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The Academy’s Honorary Governors Awards
Gugu Mbatha-Raw
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The Academy’s Honorary Governors Awards
Netflix’s CCO Ted Sarandos and wife, former US Ambassador to the Bahamas Nicole Avant.
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Daniel Kaluuya
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Eddie Murphy and Jamie Foxx.
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Cynthia Erivo
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The Academy’s Honorary Governors Awards
David Oyelowo
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Renee Elise Goldsberry
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Keke Palmer
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Mati Diop
