Black women could win same Oscar acting category three years in a row

Oscars could see historic three-peat for Black women

The Academy Awards could make history this year. If either Teyana Taylor or Wunmi Mosaku wins Best Supporting Actress, it would mark the first time Black women have won the same acting category three years in a row.

This potential streak follows recent wins by Da’Vine Joy Randolph for “The Holdovers” and Afro-Latina Zoe Saldaña for “Emilia Pérez.” The Oscars are 98 years old, and this consecutive victory has never occurred.

The contenders for the supporting actress prize

Teyana Taylor is in contention for her role in the Warner Bros. film “One Battle After Another.” Wunmi Mosaku is a contender for her performance in “Sinners.”

Their nominations would continue a strong recent presence for Black women in this category. The supporting actress race is seen as approaching a significant tipping point.

A look at the historic context

The column notes that one win can be written off and two can be explained. A third consecutive victory, however, solidifies a trend.

This milestone would be unique in Oscar history. While Black women have won in various categories, they have never held the same acting prize for three consecutive ceremonies.

Other recent Academy Awards news

The Oscars ceremony is also making other headlines. The first presenters for the 98th Academy Awards have been set.

• Adrien Brody
• Mikey Madison
• Zoe Saldaña
• Kieran Culkin

In related awards news, the Tony Awards committee has also ruled on eligibility for several Broadway productions, including “Oedipus,” “Chess,” and “Bug.”