Aunjanue Ellis, Nia Long and more honored at the Essence’s pre-Oscars luncheon
LOS ANGELES — Oscar nominee Aunjanue Ellis was the first to be honored Thursday at Essence’s annual Black Women in Hollywood awards and luncheon. Ellis, up for a supporting actress statue for her portrayal of Williams family matriarch Oracene Price in the best picture contender “King Richard,” was introduced to the stage by her co-star (and fellow nominee) Will Smith. “The central word that ...
LOS ANGELES — Oscar nominee Aunjanue Ellis was the first to be honored Thursday at Essence’s annual Black Women in Hollywood awards and luncheon.
Ellis, up for a supporting actress statue for her portrayal of Williams family matriarch Oracene Price in the best picture contender “King Richard,” was introduced to the stage by her co-star (and fellow nominee) Will Smith.
“The central word that describes Aunjanue Ellis is integrity,” said Smith, who grew teary for a moment during his remarks. “She don’t care about money, she don’t care about ‘making our day’
