Lily Gladstone Reacts to Being First Native American Nominated for Best Actress Oscar: 'Why Did It Have to Take This Long'

Killers of the Flower Moon star Lily Gladstone has responded to her Academy Award nomination for Best Actress saying that she is “so honored,” but wonders why it has taken so long for a Native American to earn a lead actress Oscar nod. Gladstone is now the first Native American to receive an Academy Award nomination in that category, with the actress, who has received much acclaim for her performance as Mollie Burkhart, released a statement following the announcement (via Deadline).

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