Wunmi Mosaku says it feels 'truly dystopian' to celebrate Oscar nomination amid ICE killings

Sinners actor says she hasn't celebrated her Oscar nomination because of ICE killing Renee Good and Alex Pretti

Wunmi Mosaku says it feels “truly dystopian” to celebrate her first Oscar nomination amid the ongoing political turmoil in the United States, including the recent killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minnesota.

Speaking about her Best Supporting Actress nomination for Sinners, Mosaku said she “hasn’t been able to celebrate because of what’s going on right now, with the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minnesota and the kidnapping of a five‑year‑old boy.”

“It’s difficult to hold both the nomination and the news because one feels beautiful and one is so dark and heavy; truly dystopian how can I possibly go out and buy some drinks and enjoy the moment?” she added.

Mosaku also reflected on the emotional toll of the situation, noting the contrast between her feelings and everyday life in the US: “There’s a very strange American psyche where terrible things happen and people still can go to work the next day, whereas I’m floored for a week and think, ‘How are people going to crowded places when this has just happened? I want a cocoon. My reaction reminds him that this is not normal.”

The British‑Nigerian actor earned her nomination for her role in Sinners, the Ryan Coogler‑directed film that made history this awards season with a record 16 Oscar nominations, the most of any film.