Dorothy Dandridge

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Did Dorothy Dandridge win the Academy Award for her role in 'Carmen Jones'? Dorothy Dandridge
13 days ago | beth

Did Dorothy Dandridge win the Academy Award for her role in 'Carmen Jones'?

No, Dorothy Dandridge did not win the Academy Award for her role in Carmen Jones. Although she was nominated for Best Actress, the award went to Grace Kelly for her role in The Country Girl. Nonetheless, Dandridge's nomination remains significant as it broke barriers for future Black actresses in Hollywood.