Marianne Jean-Baptiste, a British actress, is back in the awards race after almost three decades since her first Oscar nomination. She has given an outstanding performance in Hard Truths, a drama directed by Mike Leigh. Though she has been tirelessly working over the intervening years, it would not be fair to call the film a comeback for Jean-Baptiste. However, her renewed collaboration with Leigh has led to attention on the film awards circuit. Jean-Baptiste could become the first black British actress to receive two Oscar nominations for acting. The awards celebration will take place on 17 January.
In Hard Truths, she plays Pansy, a woman who is always grumpy and miserable. The movie centres on the impact of her unspoken depression on those around her. Although the word “depression” is not mentioned in the film, it’s clear that Pansy is struggling. On paper, the character might sound fun for an actor to play, but Jean-Baptiste’s performance reveals something much more complex. In an interview with BBC News, she said, “I felt
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