Uzo Aduba Says Attending the DNC and Watching Kamala Harris Accept Nomination Felt Like an ‘Outstanding Check Had Finally Been Paid on the American Dream’

As an admirer of Uzo Aduba’s exceptional talent and captivating performances, I am truly inspired by her journey. Her ability to bring characters like Clarice Baker to life with such depth and emotion is nothing short of remarkable.


On the night of Friday, Uzo Aduba graced the premiere of “The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat,” produced by Searchlight Pictures, straight after having attended the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles.

She shared with EbMaster that seeing Vice President Kamala Harris receive the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination was akin to settling a long-overdue bill on the American Dream.

“Aduba expressed that America’s ideal seems to be continually striving for realization, which fills him with optimism. He believes it’s inspiring to understand that our country, despite its past challenges, is persistently moving forward towards a more optimistic and diverse future.”

“The Supremes” chronicles the multigenerational tale of three lifelong friends (Aduba, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and Sanaa Lathan), whose bond is as unyielding as steel. In this production, Aduba embodies Clarice Baker, a character she portrays as a selfless woman who has sacrificed her own aspirations for the sake of others, enabling them to pursue their dreams instead.”

“She’s also the friend who’ll often subtly guide you towards the best path,” she added on.

Tina Mabry penned and orchestrated a challenging movie production as the project required completion within only 30 days. This left the team with minimal time to film a script spanning 121 pages, featuring dialogue from 35 diverse actors, while navigating four separate timeframes.

“Mabry pointed out that it’s not always productive to focus on obstacles. Instead, one should keep their eyes on the ultimate objective. Interestingly, our group consists of more than 200 individuals, whether they be teammates, cast members, or crew, and we all share the same purpose.”

“Each day, we walked forward in our unique fashion,” she elaborated. “However, what truly mattered was the joy we carried with us. Our faces beamed with smiles, and we cherished one another. We embraced and bolstered each other. This is how we made it to the end, and this journey left an intimate tale within me, a story I hope will move people profoundly.”

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, portraying Odette Henry, characterized the film as a “tribute” or “homage” to sisterhood. She emphasized that while romantic love may fade, temporary relationships can end, and spouses or partners may leave, friends are an unchanging constant. This movie, she noted, is all about honoring this everlasting bond.

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See more photos from the premiere below.

Uzo Aduba Says Attending the DNC and Watching Kamala Harris Accept Nomination Felt Like an ‘Outstanding Check Had Finally Been Paid on the American Dream’

Uzo Aduba Says Attending the DNC and Watching Kamala Harris Accept Nomination Felt Like an ‘Outstanding Check Had Finally Been Paid on the American Dream’
Uzo Aduba Says Attending the DNC and Watching Kamala Harris Accept Nomination Felt Like an ‘Outstanding Check Had Finally Been Paid on the American Dream’
Uzo Aduba Says Attending the DNC and Watching Kamala Harris Accept Nomination Felt Like an ‘Outstanding Check Had Finally Been Paid on the American Dream’
Uzo Aduba Says Attending the DNC and Watching Kamala Harris Accept Nomination Felt Like an ‘Outstanding Check Had Finally Been Paid on the American Dream’
Uzo Aduba Says Attending the DNC and Watching Kamala Harris Accept Nomination Felt Like an ‘Outstanding Check Had Finally Been Paid on the American Dream’
Uzo Aduba Says Attending the DNC and Watching Kamala Harris Accept Nomination Felt Like an ‘Outstanding Check Had Finally Been Paid on the American Dream’

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2024-08-28 22:46