Oscar nominee Wunmi Mosaku has shared that celebrating her first Academy Award recognition has felt complicated amid the current political climate in the United States.
The 39-year-old actor, honored for her performance as Annie in Sinners, said the achievement has been overshadowed by ongoing unrest and controversy surrounding immigration enforcement actions. Demonstrations have taken place across the country following several high-profile incidents involving ICE agents, including fatal encounters and detentions that sparked widespread outrage.
In an interview with The Times, Mosaku explained that balancing personal joy with troubling headlines has been emotionally challenging. She pointed to reported deaths, including those of healthcare worker Alex Pretti and others linked to ICE operations, as well as the widely publicized detention of a five-year-old child and his father, who were later released.
“It’s difficult to hold both the nomination and the news,” she said, describing the contrast between a career milestone and what she views as a heavy national moment. Mosaku added that while her American-born partner seemed less surprised by the developments, she personally found the events deeply unsettling.
The British-born actress reflected on what she described as a resilience within American culture how people continue daily life even after disturbing events. She admitted that she sometimes struggles to process that reality, saying it leaves her feeling overwhelmed.
Mosaku is not alone in voicing concerns. At this year’s Grammy Awards, Billie Eilish wore an “ICE Out” pin while accepting Song of the Year and spoke about immigration and protest. Bad Bunny also used his acceptance speech for Best Música Urbana Album to call for compassion, urging people to respond to division with love rather than hate.
As debates over immigration policy and federal enforcement intensify, several public figures have chosen to use their platforms to express their perspectives highlighting how entertainment and politics are increasingly intersecting in the national conversation.
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