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Oprah Winfrey was nominated for Best Supporting Actress of 1985 for her performance as Sofia in "The Color Purple," but she did not win. On November 12, 2011, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presented Winfrey the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for her outstanding contributions to humanitarian causes. The award, which is an Oscar statuette, was voted in August 2011 by the Academy's Board of Governors. Winfrey was recognized, along with honorary Oscar recipients James Earl Jones and makeup artist Dick Smith, at the Academy's third annual Governors Awards in Hollywood.
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∙ 9y agoIn November 2011, Oprah Winfrey received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award from the Academy's Board of Governors for her many contributions to society. The Hersholt award is an Oscar statuette.
Winfrey was nominated for a competitive Oscar for her film debut in Steven Spielberg's adaptation of "The Color Purple" (1985). The talk show host earned a Best Supporting Actress nod for her peformance as Sofia in the film based on Alice Walker's novel.
She has also received an Oscar nomination as a producer of "Selma," nominated for Best Picture of 2014.
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∙ 10y agoNo she hasn't. But according to some people she has won a noble prize. Still not sure what that is though.
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What are the awards Queen Latifah were nominated for?
Academy Award
What is the name of Oprah Winfrey school in Africa?
Oprah's school 'Leadership Academy for girls' is for girls and is in Africa.
What did Anne Hathaway win an Academy Award for?
Hathaway has never won an Academy Award.
How many films did Oprah act in?
Yes, quite a few, her first was.... The Color Purple in 1985 for which she received an academy award nomination
What 1998 movie won the Academy Award for Best Picture?
The Academy Award for Best Picture of 1998 went to "Shakespeare in Love."
What talk-show host and fan of author Alice Walker's was nominated for an Academy Award for the movie version of The Color Purple?
Oprah Winfrey
When was Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls created?
Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls was created in 2007.
When was Academy Award created?
Academy Award was created in 1929.
What are the awards Queen Latifah were nominated for?
Academy Award
What are some of Oprah Winfreys achievements?
She is a Philanthropist, richest black woman for 3 years, dedicated TV host and producer, an exceptional actress, youngest person to receive the "Broadcaster of the Year" Award. Oprah has four Day Time Emmy Award, nominated by Golden Globe and The Academy Award for best supporting actress in The Color Purple. She is the co - author of five books as well as the publisher of O, The Oprah Magazine; from 2004 to 2008, and O at Home.
What is the name of Oprah Winfrey school in Africa?
Oprah's school 'Leadership Academy for girls' is for girls and is in Africa.
What was the first official name for an Academy Award?
the official name of the academy award is Oscar
What did Anne Hathaway win an Academy Award for?
Hathaway has never won an Academy Award.
When was BAFTA Academy Fellowship Award created?
BAFTA Academy Fellowship Award was created in 1971.
How many films did Oprah act in?
Yes, quite a few, her first was.... The Color Purple in 1985 for which she received an academy award nomination
Are the Oscars and Academy Awards the same thing?
yes, the academy award is the name of the ceremony and the oscar is the name of the actual award
What is the difference between a Special Achievement Academy Award and a regular Academy Award?
A Special Achievement Academy Award is given to an actor which the Academy feels that deserves to be acknowledged for his life in cinema, but not in a particular category or in a specific year.
