Da’Vine Joy Randolph, the talented star of “The Holdovers,” radiated joy and gratitude at the 2024 Oscars Nominees Luncheon. With her first-ever Oscar nomination, Da’Vine found herself in disbelief, calling the experience “mind-boggling” and “surreal.” Let’s dive into her heartfelt reflections on this monumental achievement and her hopes for the future.
Amidst the glitz and glamour of the Oscars Nominees Luncheon, Da’Vine Joy Randolph stood out as a beacon of genuine emotion and humility. The actress, who has captured hearts with her performance in “The Holdovers,” admitted to feeling overwhelmed by the magnitude of her Oscar nomination.
In a candid moment, Da’Vine shared, “If I’m really honest, it hasn’t really yet melded for me… It’s like bigger than me. I haven’t touched it yet.” Her words resonated with many as she expressed the deep spiritual significance of seeing her dreams come true on such a grand stage.
Reflecting on the impact of her nomination, Da’Vine expressed hope that it would open doors for more opportunities in the future. “When a dream comes true, it is surreal, because it’s a deep spiritual moment of like this other worldly thing,” she said. “It’s hard for me to process. It’s not like a check off my list on, like, my to-do-list… I’m just so grateful and I pray that this will allow more ease but also more opportunities.”
Da’Vine emphasized the importance of representation and inclusivity in storytelling, particularly for people of color. She highlighted the need for equal opportunities and resources in the industry, stressing that stories from diverse perspectives deserve to be told with the same level of excellence.
With her nomination, Da’Vine hopes to pave the way for more quality work and meaningful storytelling. She passionately stated, “Hopefully, even with a nomination, it will allow for this kind of quality of work to continue because our stories do need to be told… For some reason, sometimes, stories of people of color don’t get the same just or excellence, opportunity, budget, all those things.”
