The INSIDER Summary
• Mahershala Ali won best supporting actor for his performance in “Moonlight.”
• Ali is the first Muslim actor to win an Oscar for acting.
• His win and performance were met with universal praise.
Mahershala Ali just took home his first Oscar ever. He won for best supporting actor for his highly-lauded performance in “Moonlight.”
His win was significant for one big reason. According to Vulture, Ali is the first Muslim actor ever to take home an Oscar.
Ali’s win was greeted with universal praise:
https://twitter.com/mims/statuses/836030798457360385
The Oscar winning movie Moonlight. Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali. I’m good.
https://twitter.com/mims/statuses/836032501978103809
Mahershala Ali. Brilliant actor. Humble giant. Well deserved winner. #Oscars2017
https://twitter.com/mims/statuses/836033862572490752
First award and I’ve already lost it. Tears of joy for Mahershala Ali. So well deserved. 👏🏼 @moonlightmov #awardseasonemotions
https://twitter.com/mims/statuses/836033851705200640
Yesssss #MahershalaAli yesss!!! My heart is SO happy for him 🙌🏾😍#Oscars
His speech was also well-received:
https://twitter.com/mims/statuses/836032838910808066
The very first #oscars speech is about teachers & the importance of being in service to the story. Another reason to 💜 Mahershala Ali.👏🏻👏🏻💯🏆
https://twitter.com/mims/statuses/836031665403199490
My reaction to Mahershala Ali’s speech pic.twitter.com/wgr7qghzMG
Ali and his wife also had a daughter just four days ago. Ali is officially a star.
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