This is Jamie’s first Academy Award as well as her first nomination. She took home the gold for her excellent portrayal of Deirdre Beaubeirdre, an IRS inspector, with several other identities depending on which parallel universe in the movie we’re talking about.
During an interview with BlackInAmerica.com in the winner’s press room, Jamie was asked how she felt being included amongst the history-making number of women nominated this year?
“Surreal,” Jamie said. “Proud. And, obviously, I would like to see a lot more women be nominated so that there’s gender parity in all the areas and all the branches.”
“I think we’re getting there. We’re not anywhere near there. And of course, the inclusivity that involves the bigger question which is, ‘How do you include everyone when there are binary choices’…which is very difficult as the mother of a trans daughter.”
While inclusivity is Jamie’s hope for the future of the Academy, she also wonders if de-gendering the category will “diminish” future “opportunities for more women.” But it’s something she says she’ll continue to promote.
“It’s a complicated question, but I think the most important thing is inclusivity and more women! Basically just fucking more women, anywhere, anytime, all at once.”
Congratulations, Jamie! And cheers to inclusivity and MORE FUCKING WOMEN!
