Oscar-nominated actress Da'Vine Joy Randolph continues to dominate award season

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Written by: Hailey Goebel

At the 2024 BAFTA ceremony on Sunday, Da'Vine Joy Randolph was awarded the Supporting Actress trophy for her outstanding performance in the critically acclaimed film The Holdovers.

She won for her portrayal of Mary Lamb, a grieving head cook at a New England boarding school, beating out Emily Blunt (Oppenheimer), Danielle Brooks (The Colour Purple), Claire Foy (All of Us Strangers), Sandra Hüller (The Zone of Interest) and Rosamund Pike (Saltburn).

During her acceptance speech, Randolph got emotional as she expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to play such a complex and meaningful character.

“I knew that Mary was a character that was so much bigger than me,” Randolph said. “She shows us all what is possible when you look beyond your differences and how healing the simple act of empathy can be. There have been countless Marys throughout history who have never got the chance to wear a beautiful gown and stand on this stage here in London. Telling her story is a responsibility that I do not take lightly and this award is a beautiful reminder of how her story has rippled through the world.”

Randolph has already won a Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award for her performance earlier this year.

Her upcoming Screen Actors Guild Award and Oscar nominations have generated a lot of buzz and excitement in the entertainment world, as fans eagerly anticipate her potential wins at both award shows.