
On Trevor Noah’s podcast, What Now, she shared her aspiration for another black artist to join her in this elite group. Discussing her life’s mission, she expressed that receiving the Best Actress Academy Award as the first black woman was a significant achievement, but one that transcended her individual success. She further stated, “I wish there was someone standing next to me this year,” expressing her hope and saying, “I truly hope it happens. I’m tired of being the only one here.” The actress known for playing Catwoman expressed her desire for another black actress to win the award this year, although she believes that even if it doesn’t occur, “In that moment, I was chosen to be a symbol of possibility, and I believe it fulfilled its purpose.