Omotola, a voting member of the Academy, announced her aspiration after realising many of the nominees she voted for won in their categories.
The Alter Ego actress had voted Mahershala Ali, who won the Best Actor in a Supporting role; Hannah Beachler, who won Production design for Black Panther and Lady Gaga for Shallow in the Original Song category.
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Of Halle Berry, the Academy Awards and diversity.
Here’s how Omotola voted at the 2019 Oscars:
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