Zoe Saldaña is being slammed for performing in “blackface” in the 2016 Nina Simone biopic. The controversy surrounding her portrayal of the iconic jazz musician has intensified in light of Saldaña’s first Oscar nomination.
The 46-year-old is nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role as criminal defense lawyer Rita Mora Castro in the musical Emilia Pérez.
The French film is leading the Oscar nominations with 13 nods, followed by Wicked and The Brutalist with 10 each.
