Adepero Oduye

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Summary

Adepero Oduye is an American actor known for Pariah, 12 Years a Slave, When They See Us, and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Her work includes intense dramas and stories about identity, family, and belonging. Speaking about Oscar representation, she said the film industry should be more diverse, with a broader cross-section of voices; she has also described Pariah as helping audiences understand LGBT issues and connect across differences. No public partisan campaigning, advocacy affiliations, or sustained activist record are on record.