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Wunmi Mosaku Wins BAFTA Supporting Actress for Ryan Coogler’s Sinners

Pregnant, Mosaku accepted the honor in a Priya Ahluwalia gown.

Overview

  • The British-Nigerian star won Best Supporting Actress over nominees including Teyana Taylor and Emily Watson, according to ceremony coverage.
  • In her speech she thanked BAFTA, addressed her daughter, and said playing Annie helped her reclaim ancestral power and connection.
  • She arrived in an electric-blue gown by independent London designer Priya Ahluwalia, favoring pregnancy-friendly styling and developing her own maternity line, Iyadé.
  • Mosaku portrays Annie, a Hoodoo priestess and estranged wife to Michael B. Jordan’s character, in a role Coogler crafted with her in mind.
  • Sinners continues to post strong box-office and critical results months after release, and Mosaku’s performance has also earned an Oscar nomination.