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The irony is that Charlize Theron is from South Africa. Viola Davis tried to speak about the difficulties of being a black actress in Hollywood only to have her point proven by a well meaning Theron.
Celebrity Buzz The 84th Academy Awards nominees are…not terribly surprising. Although “Hugo” is putting points on the board and leading the pack (mixed sports metaphors) with 11 nominations, followed closely by “The Artist” with 10.
Celebrity Buzz Recently nominated for her supporting role in Doubt, the Julliard-trained Rhode Island native has hit the ground running, earning endless praise for a role that keeps Davis onscreen for less than ten minutes. Dame Judi Dench took home gold for an eight minute-long appearance in Shakespeare In Love, so it doesn't appear that Academy members are necessarily watching the clock.