The 86th Academy Awards were held at the Dolby Theatre on March 2 in Hollywood, Calif. The Root has a recap of the black stars to walk the red carpet.
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Best actor in a leading role nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor and his guest
Actress Kerry Washington
Best director nominee Steve McQueen and producer Bianca Stigter
Best actress in a supporting role winner Lupita Nyong’o
Actor Faysal Ahmed and best actor in a supporting role nominee Barkhad Adbi
Actress Alfre Woodard
Singer John Legend
Best original song nominee Pharrell Williams and his wife, Helen Lasichahn
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