Mahershala Ali brought influences from his real life for his Oscar-nominated performance in "Moonlight." The actor plays Juan, a drug trafficker who acts as a father figure to a shy, neglected child.

Viola Davis has captivated audiences with her portrayals of strong and complex characters. Now, Davis may bring home Oscar gold for her performance as Rose Maxson in "Fences." Davis first portrayed ...

Her character in La La Land dared to reach for the stars. And now Emma Stone's Oscar dreams may come true. Stone devoted herself to her character Mia, rehearsing for months and learning tap and ...