‘I’m petty and salty’: Tessa Thompson admits she’s frustrated at being rejected for an Oscar… but says she’s ‘lucky’ to break the stigma of black female characters in the film
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Tessa Thompson has shared her frustration that her 2021 film Passing was overlooked by the Oscars and described herself as “small and salty.”
But admitting film is “subjective,” the 38-year-old went on to share her appreciation for the route she’s taken in Hollywood.
Opening during a new interview with Harper’s Bazaarthe actress shared how “lucky” she feels to have had the chance to play characters that people “don’t usually see” as a black woman.
‘Petty and salty’: Tessa Thompson, 38, has admitted frustration at being turned down for an Oscar for her 2021 film Passing
When questioned by the publication about her appearance in drama film Passing, and the lack of recognition at the Academy Awards, Tessa admitted that while disappointing, it can’t be helped.
‘You gain what you lose what. I’m petty and salty, but the point is, in terms of pricing, there’s no objective truth about what’s right and good in a job. It’s all subjective. So what do you do?’ detailed the Thor: Love and Thunder actress.
At the time, the movie – which was filmed exclusively in black and white – was called “too ahead of its time.”
Lucky: But the actress went on to say she feels “lucky” to break the stigma of black female characters in the film
‘You win some, you lose some’: When questioned by Harper’s Bazaar about her appearance in drama film Passing, and it’s lack of recognition at the Academy Awards – Tessa admitted that, while disappointing, it can’t be helped
The August issue of Harper’s BAZAAR will be available July 26
Set during the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s, it explores the relationship between two black childhood friends who reunite as adults and discover that they have gone through life in two very different ways.
But despite the discouraging nature of awards, Tessa explained how grateful she is for her journey in the film industry.
“I feel really lucky in my career that I got to play the kind of protagonist as a black woman that we don’t always see,” she said.
Tessa is working on an HBO series based on Raven Leilani’s “Luster,” explaining that she hopes to turn more perspectives of black women into film.
Pushing boundaries: “I feel very fortunate in my career that as a black woman I got to play the kind of protagonist that we don’t always see,” she shared.
Detailing: “My dream with something like Luster is to let the public discover a young black woman in all her beauty and brilliance and messiness.”
While the cast for the adaptation has yet to be revealed, Tessa will executive produce along with Kishori Rajan.
The August issue of Harper’s BAZAAR will be available July 26.
Dreams: She also shared that her dream is “to let the public discover a young black woman in all her beauty, brilliance and messiness”