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Gotham Awards 2023: Teyana Taylor, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Dominique Fishback Among Nominees

Gotham Awards 2023: Teyana Taylor, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Dominique Fishback Among Nominees

The 33rd annual awards is known industry-wide as the unofficial official start of awards season.

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Teyana Taylor, left; Aunjanue Ellis, and Dominique Fishback.
Teyana Taylor, left; Aunjanue Ellis, and Dominique Fishback.
Photo: Daniele Venturelli; Dan Steinberg/Billboard/Penske Media; Bruce Glikas (Getty Images)

Whether you can believe it or not, nominee announcements for the 2023 Gotham Awards kicks off the unofficial official start of awards season here in Hollywood. And while things may look a bit different than normal ( #HotStrikeSummerandFall), other things are moving on with business as usual.

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And because we root for everybody Black ‘round this way, let’s get into the Blackity-black nominees for this year.

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Outstanding Lead Performance: Teyana Taylor

Outstanding Lead Performance: Teyana Taylor

 Teyana Taylor attends the photocall of her movie A thousand and One in Rome, Italy on June 28, 2023.
Teyana Taylor attends the photocall of her movie A thousand and One in Rome, Italy on June 28, 2023.
Image: Mario Cartelli/SOPA Images/LightRocket (Getty Images)

For her role in the Sundance Top Jury Prize-winning film A Thousand and One, Teyana Taylor is nominated for Outstanding Lead Performance.

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Outstanding Lead Performance: Aunjanue Ellis

Outstanding Lead Performance: Aunjanue Ellis

Aunjanue Ellis attends the ESSENCE 15th Anniversary Black Women In Hollywood Awards on March 24, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California.
Aunjanue Ellis attends the ESSENCE 15th Anniversary Black Women In Hollywood Awards on March 24, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California.
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For her role in the upcoming Ava DuVernay film, Origin, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor is nominated for Outstanding Lead Performance.

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Outstanding Lead Performance: Jeffrey Wright

Outstanding Lead Performance: Jeffrey Wright

Jeffrey Wright attends the “Asteroid City” New York Premiere at Alice Tully Hall on June 13, 2023 in New York City.
Jeffrey Wright attends the “Asteroid City” New York Premiere at Alice Tully Hall on June 13, 2023 in New York City.
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For his role in the upcoming film, American Fiction, Jeffrey Wright is also nominated for Outstanding Lead Performance alongside Teyana and Aunjanue, making this a category to watch.

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Outstanding Supporting Performance: Jamie Foxx

Outstanding Supporting Performance: Jamie Foxx

Jamie Foxx attends the world premiere of Netflix’s “Day Shift” at Regal LA Live on August 10, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
Jamie Foxx attends the world premiere of Netflix’s “Day Shift” at Regal LA Live on August 10, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
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For his role in the Juel Taylor-directed, Netflix film They Cloned Tyrone, Jamie Foxx is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Performance.

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Outstanding Supporting Performance: Da’Vine Joy Randolph

Outstanding Supporting Performance: Da’Vine Joy Randolph

DaVine Joy Randolph le 22 mai 2023 à Cannes.
DaVine Joy Randolph le 22 mai 2023 à Cannes.
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For her role in The Holdovers, Da’Vine Joy Randolph is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Performance.

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Breakthrough Series: I’m a Virgo

Breakthrough Series: I’m a Virgo

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I’m a Virgo, directed by Boots Riley and starring Jharrel Jerome, Olivia Washington, Kara Young, Brett Gray and Allius Barnes, is nominated for Breakthrough Series.

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Breakthrough Series: Swarm

Breakthrough Series: Swarm

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Swarm, the Donald Glover-created, Prime video series starring Dominique Fishback, Chloe Bailey and Damson Idris, is also nominated for Breakthrough Series.

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Outstanding Performance in a New Series: Dominique Fishback

Outstanding Performance in a New Series: Dominique Fishback

Dominique Fishback attends a photocall for the MiuMiu Women’s Tales during the Venice Days at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on September 03, 2023 in Venice, Italy.
Dominique Fishback attends a photocall for the MiuMiu Women’s Tales during the Venice Days at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on September 03, 2023 in Venice, Italy.
Photo: Stefania D’Alessandro/WireImage (Getty Images)

For her role as the lead performer in the Donald Glover-created, Prime Video series, Swarm, Dominique Fishback is nominated for Outstanding Performance in a New Series.

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Outstanding Performance in a New Series: Jharrel Jerome

Outstanding Performance in a New Series: Jharrel Jerome

Jharrel Jerome attends the “Full Circle” premiere during the 2023 Tribeca Festival at BMCC Theater on June 11, 2023 in New York City.
Jharrel Jerome attends the “Full Circle” premiere during the 2023 Tribeca Festival at BMCC Theater on June 11, 2023 in New York City.
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For his performance as lead actor in the Boots Riley-created and directed Prime Video series, I’m a Virgo, Jharrel Jerome is nominated for Outstanding Performance in a New Series.

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Best Feature: A Thousand and One

Best Feature: A Thousand and One

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A Thousand and One, directed by A.V. Rockwell and starring Teyana Taylor, Will Catlett, Josiah Cross, Aven Courtney, and Aaron Kingsley Adetola, is nominated for Best Feature.

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Breakthrough Director Award: A.V. Rockwell

Breakthrough Director Award: A.V. Rockwell

ROME, ITALY - 2023/06/28: A.V. Rockwell attends the photocall of her movie A Thousand and One at Cinema Quattro Fontane.
ROME, ITALY - 2023/06/28: A.V. Rockwell attends the photocall of her movie A Thousand and One at Cinema Quattro Fontane.
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For her directorial debut, A Thousand and One, A.V. Rockwell is nominated for the Breakthrough Director Award.

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Breakthrough Director Award: Raven Jackson

Breakthrough Director Award: Raven Jackson

Director Raven Jackson attends “All Dirt Roads Taste Of Salt” screening during the 61st New York Film Festival on October 09, 2023 in New York City.
Director Raven Jackson attends “All Dirt Roads Taste Of Salt” screening during the 61st New York Film Festival on October 09, 2023 in New York City.
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For her feature directorial debut, All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt, Raven Jackson is nominated for Breakthrough Director.

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Gotham Cultural Icon & Creator Tribute for Social Justice: RUSTIN

Gotham Cultural Icon & Creator Tribute for Social Justice: RUSTIN

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The Gotham Cultural Icon and Creator Tribute for Social award will honor Rustin, the film, Bayard Rustin, the activist and organizer of the 1968 March on Washington, and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, while celebrating director George C. Wolfe’s spectacular achievement in bringing Rustin’s story to life.

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Gotham Visionary Icon & Creator Tribute: AIR

Gotham Visionary Icon & Creator Tribute: AIR

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The Gotham Visionary Icon and Creator Tribute Award will honor the film Air, as well as the visionaries behind the iconic Michael Jordan partnership.

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