Regina King makes history as the second African-American woman to receive a Best Director nod at the Golden Globes
- Selma filmmaker Ava DuVernay was the only other African American woman to receive a Best Director nomination in 2014
- It’s especially impressive when you consider that the acclaimed Amazon drama marked the 50-year-old Oscar winner’s directorial debut.
- One Night in Miami also scored for Best Supporting Actor (Leslie Odom Jr.) and Best Original Song for Speak Now (Leslie Odom Jr. and Sam Ashworth)
Oscar winner Regina King made history again after the 78th Golden Globe Award nominations were announced on Wednesday morning.
The 50-year-old Triple Threat is only the second African-American woman to receive a Best Director nomination at the Globes, after Selma filmmaker Ava DuVernay in 2014.
It’s especially impressive when you consider that the acclaimed Amazon Studios drama – based on Kemp Powers’ 2013 play – marked Regina’s directorial debut.
Aired on Feb. 28 on NBC! Oscar winner Regina King managed to make history again after the 78th Golden Globe Award nominations were announced Wednesday morning (photo 26 January)
Seven Years Ago: The 50-Year Triple Threat is only the second African-American woman to receive a Best Director nod at the Globes after Selma filmmaker Ava DuVernay (M) in 2014
King will compete for the honor against two other women – Chloé Zhao (Nomadland) and Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman) – as well as Aaron Sorkin (The Trial of the Chicago 7) and David Fincher (Mank).
Hamilton alum Leslie Odom Jr. – who played Sam Cooke – received the One Night in Miami Ensemble’s single acting nod for Best Supporting Actor.
The 39-year-old Tony winner faces stiff competition against Sacha Baron Cohen, Daniel Kaluuya, Jared Leto and Bill Murray.
Leslie and songwriter Sam Ashworth are also in for the best original song for Speak Now, which they will probably play on stage The Beverly Hilton or virtually.
At the helm: It’s especially impressive considering that the acclaimed Amazon Studios drama – based on Kemp Powers’ 2013 play – marked Regina’s directorial debut
Evolution: King competes for honor against two other women – Chloé Zhao (Nomadland) and Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman) – as well as Aaron Sorkin (The Trial of the Chicago 7) and David Fincher (Mank)
A change is coming: Hamilton alum Leslie Odom Jr. – who played Sam Cooke – received the single acting nod among the One Night in Miami Ensemble for Best Supporting Actor
One Night in Miami tells a fictionalized story of boxer Cassius Clay, civil rights leader Malcolm X, NFL star Jim Brown, and singer Sam Cooke who banded at a Florida hotel in February 1964.
The 78th Golden Globe Awards will air on NBC February 28.
And when the Independent Spirit Awards air on IFC on April 22, the Watchmen actress and her cast One Night in Miami will receive the prestigious Robert Altman Award.
Who will win? The 39-year-old Tony winner faces tough competition against Sacha Baron Cohen, Daniel Kaluuya, Jared Leto and Bill Murray
Great tunes: Leslie and songwriter Sam Ashworth are also up for the best original song for Speak Now, which they will likely play on stage on The Beverly Hilton or virtually
Black Power: One Night in Miami tells a fictionalized story of (from LR) singer Sam Cooke, boxer Cassius Clay, civil rights leader Malcolm X, and NFL star Jim Brown who settled in a Florida hotel in February 1964.
One more for the robe! And when the Independent Spirit Awards air on IFC on April 22, the Watchmen actress and her cast One Night in Miami will receive the prestigious Robert Altman Award
Regina has worked hard on the Santa Fe set of Netflix western drama The Harder They Fall alongside Idris Elba, Zazie Beetz, LaKeith Stanfield and Delroy Lindo.
King will host the February 13 episode of NBC’s Saturday Night Live alongside musical guest Nathaniel Rateliff.
The Ohio-born former child star’s three-decade career originally began in 1985 with a breakthrough role as Brenda Jenkins on NBC’s African American sitcom, 227.
“We’re shooting a WEST!” Regina has been working hard on the Santa Fe set of the Netflix western drama The Harder They Fall alongside Idris Elba, Zazie Beetz, LaKeith Stanfield and Delroy Lindo (photo 28 October)
‘Hello 2021’: King will host the February 13 episode of NBC’s Saturday Night Live alongside musical guest Nathaniel Rateliff