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Taraji and Viola: Oscar Nominees

Taraji and Viola: Oscar Nominees
By · February 18, 2009October 29, 2020
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Taraji P. Henson: ‘Something New’

Taraji starred as a good friend to Sanaa Lathan, along with Golden Brooks and Wendy Raquel Robinson in 2006’s “Something New.”

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Sidney Baldwin.
02
Viola Davis: ‘Solaris’

Viola held her own against Hollywood heavyweight George Clooney in 2002’s space-themed feature “Solaris.”

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03
Taraji P. Henson: ‘Talk to Me’

Taraji and Don Cheadle’s on-screen chemistry was electric in 2007’s “Talk to Me,” which told the real-life story of a convict-turned disc jockey Petey Greene, who ignited listeners in Washington, D.C. during the 1960’s.

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Michael Gibson
04
Viola Davis: ‘The Architect’

In 2006’s “The Architect,” Viola starred Tonya, an outspoken activist trying to knock down a dangerous Chicago public housing project.

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Macall Polay/Magnolia Pictures.
05
Taraji P. Henson: ‘Baby Boy’

Taraji’s raw performance in the John Singleton-directed “Baby Boy” as a single mother in a volatile relationship with a mama’s boy (Tyrese Gibson) marked her striking film debut in 2001.

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Viola Davis: ‘Doubt’

Viola Davis is nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her riveting performance in “Doubt” as a mother who deals with allegations that her son has been molested at school by a priest.

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07
Taraji P. Henson: ‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button’

Taraji’s portrayal as Brad Pitt’s adoptive mother Queenie in “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" has earned her raves—and her first Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

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Merrick Morton
08
Viola Davis: ‘Nights in Rodanthe’

Viola plays Jean, a good friend to Diane Lane, who happens to find love again with Richard Gere after many years single, in the heartwarming 2008 film “Nights in Rodanthe.”

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09
Taraji P. Henson: ‘Hustle & Flow’

Taraji lit up the screen alongside Terrence Howard in 2005’s gritty “Hustle & Flow.”

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Alan Spearman
10
Viola Davis: ‘Madea Goes to Jail’

Viola stars opposite Derek Luke in Tyler Perry’s latest dramedy, “Madea Goes to Jail.”

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