Cynthia Erivos Oscars 2025lookis not only showstopping but poignant.

Theres more of a story to the dress, though, than meets the eye.

Hope this dress makes you proud, love Jason and Cynthia, hewrote.

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McDaniel, of course, was the first Black actor to ever win an Oscar.

She won best supporting actress in the 1940 ceremony for her role as Mammy inGone With the Wind.

So regardless of whether she wins tonight, shes still making history.

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We think McDaniel would indeed be proud of Cynthia Erivos Oscars 2025 tribute.

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Actress Hattie McDaniel is shown with the statuette she received for her portrayal in “Gone With The Wind."