There was some definite black star power at The 84th Annual Academy Awards on Sunday (February 26) in Hollywood, California. Held at the Hollywood & Highland Center, the event showcased some historic moments in black history.
Actress Octavia Spencer took home the ‘Best Supporting Actress’ Oscar for her portrayal of Minny in ‘The Help’. Mogul Oprah Winfrey and legendary actor James Earl Jones both received the ‘Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award’ for their humanitarian work. Director T.J. Martin (pictured above next to Diddy) became the first African-American director to win an Oscar for his documentary, ‘Undefeated’. Diddy, who is an executive on the film is not listed as a winner on the official winner’s list, so we’re not sure if he will receive an award.
If you’re wondering why producer Pharrell Williams made an appearance, he played in the official band (along with Sheila E) during the ceremony – helping to co-write exclusive scores with composer Hans Zimmer. Last but not least, Grammy award winning singer/musician Esperanza Spalding performed a beautiful rendition of Louis Armstrong’s classic song, “What a Wonderful World” during the ‘In Memoriam’ part of the show.
Make sure to check out more photos below and if you missed the telecast, VIDEO IS AVAILABLE on the official Oscar website! Congrats to all the winners/nominees!
So happy for everyone! To even be nomitated is such an honor!
Not to be mean, but that is the cutest I’ve ever seen Sherry Shepard, also is she wstill married she isn’t wearing her ring
Jennifer Lopez dress is banging, Viola Davis looks great & the short hair becomes her. Esparanza Spalding sang the hell out of the memorian song, I just wish she do something with her hair and get a new stylish. Why is Diddy there EWWW. Pharrell looks so cute.
Ahh, where is Sherry Shepard….that’s Octavia Spencer.
I take it back i see the blue moon now.
Robn Roberts looks gorgeous.
Sheri S knows she needs to get a breast reduction…she looks so uneven…and where is her wedding ring?????for sme1 soooooo in love thought she’ll never take it off!?
Her dress would’ve been soooo much prettier had it been free flowing below the waste. That just looks crazy o_O
I LOVEEEEEEEEE Maya Rudolph ever since Brides Maids!
E Spalding looks gorgeous. I almost thought she was Thandie Newton, was about to say, that’s a different look for her…
Not really shocked that Octavia won….
IT IS ALL ABOUT VIOLA!!!! That body, skin color, hair color and style and the EMERALD GREEN DRESS…SLAYING THEM!!!! TAKE DAT, TAKE DAT, TAKE DAT (in Diddy voice)
lol
She looks AMAAAAZING!!!!
sherri is letting it all show, corns on feet and all
lol. That’s so true.
Whoah! Pharrell looks great! I wish he could give me his secret for lookin’ that young!
I can’t stand how cocky Diddy is, but DAMN! He deserves every bit of his success. Wow..
“Black star power” my ass. There was only 1 film that featured stories about POC but it was told through a white woman. Billy Crystal did blackface and then implied black women don’t live anywhere near Beverly Hills. If being a POC at an award show dedicated to white people and THEIR achievements in a racist industry means anything to anyone can we at least not call it “star power” because all the Oscars did last night was show complete opposite.
Btw, I’m not throwing shade at Angel for her wording so don’t start drama where there is none.
Ms.viola is rocking that natural twa like no other…glad she chose to go natural..im a natural sista and im so proud of her>>>everyoneslooks awesome.
ikr, love your kinky hair, i’m 14 and always loved mine