Da’Vine Joy Randolph, the 37-year-old actress, is gearing up for one of the most significant nights of her career as she prepares for the 2024 Academy Awards. Nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Holdovers, Randolph shares insights into her pre-Oscars routine.
Emphasizing the importance of self-care during the intense six-month lead-up to the Oscars, Randolph likens the experience to a marathon, expressing her astonishment at the magnitude of the event. She acknowledges the advice she has received to pace herself, stay present, keep hydrated, and prioritize her well-being to navigate the demanding schedule.
In The Holdovers, Randolph portrays Mary Lamb, a grieving mother and school cook spending the 1970 Christmas holidays at a New England boarding school. Her performance has already garnered critical acclaim, earning her accolades at the Critics Choice Awards and Golden Globe Awards earlier this year.
Competing in the Best Supporting Actress category alongside Randolph are nominees Emily Blunt for Oppenheimer, Danielle Brooks for The Color Purple, America Ferrera for Barbie, and Jodie Foster for Nyad. The Holdovers itself has received five nominations, including Best Picture.
Reflecting on her Oscar nomination, Randolph expresses her disbelief and gratitude, describing the overwhelming yet positive emotions she experienced upon learning of her nod. She underscores the significance of the film industry's impact on people's lives, emphasizing the importance of making audiences feel seen and heard through storytelling.
The 96th Academy Awards, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, are set to be broadcast live on Sunday, March 10, from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, starting at 7 p.m. ET.
