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Sacheen Littlefeather Formally Accepts Apology from The Academy Over Racist Treatment at 1973 Oscars

Sacheen Littlefeather is officially responding to The Academy‘s apology.

If you’re unaware, the 75-year-old actress and activist appeared at the 1973 Oscars on behalf of actor Marlon Brando, who had won the Best Actor award, and he sent her in his place to decline the award.

Sacheen was booed onstage, heckled with mock ululations and so-called ‘tomahawk chops’ offstage and threatened with arrest and physical assault along with facing other racist treatment.

Almost 50 years later, The Academy finally issued a letter of apology to Sacheen last month.

On Sunday (September 18), Sacheen addressed the apology, which she formally accepted.

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Sacheen Littlefeather Receives Apology From The Academy Over Racist Treatment At 1973 Oscars

The Academy has finally apologized to Sacheen Littlefeather.

Almost 50 years after her appearance at the 1973 Oscars, the 75-year-old actress and activist has received an apology from The Academy over the racist treatment she was subject to during her appearance at the event.

Speaking with THR about the apology, Sacheen opened up about the formal apology.

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The Academy Invites Almost 400 New Members To Join Including Jamie Dornan, Billie Eilish, Ariana DeBose & More

The Academy has just unveiled the full of list of entertainers and creatives that they have invited to join the membership of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.

Some of the huge names mentioned include Billie Eilish, Caitriona Balfe, Jamie Dornan and so many more, according to Variety.

The 2022 class invitation is made up of 44% women, 37% belong to underrepresented ethnic/racial communities, and 50% are from 53 countries and territories outside the United States.

There are also 71 Oscar nominees in the invitation, including 15 winners.

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Academy Invited Over 800 New Members Including Lady Gaga, Adele & More

The Academy has invited many new actors, musicians and more to join their ranks!

This year, the prestigious organization extended invites to 842 new members, where 50% of the invitees are female and 29% are people of color.

Some of the famous names on this list include Lady Gaga, Adele, Claire Foy, Mark Ronson, Sterling K. Brown, and more.

The Academy is coming off of its host-less Oscars broadcast on February 24.

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