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After over 50 years in the business, Ruby Dee is finally half way there to getting an Oscar. She just won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role prize at the 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards for her work as Mama Lucas in 'American Gangster'.
In her acceptance speech, she gave praise to her late husband, the legendary Ossie Davis, "I accept it also for my husband Ossie, because he's working on things up there."
The SAGs are seen as a key indicator to the Academy Awards, which occurs on February 24.
Ms. Dee is also nominated for an Oscar in the Best Supporting Actress category.
With the WGA strike still on, this was the first major televised awards shows that had actors from both the TV and film world in tow. Queen Latifah won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries for her work in 'Life Support'.
Other Motion Pictures Theatrical Winners included:
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role - DANIEL DAY-LEWIS / Daniel Plainview – There Will Be Blood (Paramount Vantage)
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role - JULIE CHRISTIE / Fiona – Away From Her (Lionsgate)
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role - JAVIER BARDEM / Anton Chigurh – No Country For Old Men (Miramax Films)
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture - NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN (Miramax Films)
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By: grain on 1/28/2008 2:27AM
It is about TIME!!!! This is a PHENOMENAL WOMAN and actress who richly deserves far more than a gold statue. She is iconic...a legend, who has made many sacrifices while paving the way for others. I think it would be a shame if she didn't have the opportunity to walk the red carpet on THIS night, although I'm sure she and Ossie have done so in the past. Ms. Dee, I along with many others understand the significance of ALL of your lofty acheivements and we will be watching you as you make your acceptance speech that evening! Many thanks to you and your husband, Ossie Davis, for enriching all of our lives through your powerful and elegant performances.
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By: interesting on 1/28/2008 11:56AM
Mrs. Dee. You go girl. Still looking good at 83. Goodness. You and my grandma are still rocking it baby.
I am so proud and yes your performance as Mamma Lucas was extraordinary. You deserve every accolade you are getting. I am just so proud of the world finally recognizing your accomplishments. Oprah needs to have you on her show and celebrate with you for this.
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By: Sharon McDaniel-Miller on 1/31/2008 8:01PM
Mrs. Dee, your accomplisments as an Actress are outstanding. I am so proud of your win with the SAG Award. The role your played in the film American Gangster was fantastic. I respect the grace and professionalism that you demonstrate to all of us, especially, to young African Americans children in America through your work. My family and I salute you for the powerful contribution you've made in the film, broadway, and television industry. Your life is inspiring to many. Thank you!
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By: Apple Diva on 1/28/2008 6:38PM
Congrats to her. She has been a great role model, advocate, poet, actress for many years and I am glad to see that she is FINALLY getting recognition!!
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By: churnet Winborne on 3/03/2008 2:42PM
Ruby Dee is an awesome actress and I celebrate with her for this and she's already been on Oprah.
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By: andre on 1/28/2008 8:24PM
Ruby Dee is a legend.
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By: Iskate on 1/29/2008 5:55PM
Miss Dee - congradts! And you looked fabulous on Oprah's show and at SAG. You've paid your dues - now it's time to collect.
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By: Why? on 1/29/2008 7:35PM
She got award for best supporting Actor in AG.. Wow!
Award is an award. My best to you Mrs. Rudy Dee.
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By: Mestisha on 1/30/2008 9:50AM
Congratulations to a wonderful actress. Personally, she should have received this award LONG before American gangster. You look terrific and you have helped paved the way for many people. Looking for your next role :)
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