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  1. Jan 23, 2024 · Two actresses have been nominated for best actress for portraying legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday: Diana Ross was nominated for the 1972 film Lady Sings the Blues; Andra Day for the 2020...

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  3. 1972, Diana Ross portrayed Holiday in the film Lady Sings the Blues, which is loosely based on the 1956 autobiography of the same name. The film earned Ross a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress.

  4. The United States vs. Billie Holiday received mixed reviews from critics; while Day's performance was praised, the direction and screenplay were criticized as unfocused. For her performance, Day was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress and won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama.

  5. For "Songs And Conversations". 1962 Nominee Grammy. Best Solo Vocal Performance, Female. Posthumously. For "The Essential Billie Holiday (Carnegie Hall Concert)".

    • April 7, 1915
    • July 17, 1959
  6. Feb 26, 2021 · Garrett Hedlund. See production info at IMDbPro. STREAMING. Add to Watchlist. Added by 28.3K users. 175 User reviews. 123 Critic reviews. 52 Metascore. Nominated for 1 Oscar. 12 wins & 25 nominations total. Videos 13.

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    • Biography, Drama, Music
    • Lee Daniels
    • 2021-02-26
  7. Apr 22, 2021 · These events form the basis of director Lee Daniels' new film The United States vs Billie Holiday, starring Andra Day in her Oscar-nominated role as the troubled pop legend.

  8. Feb 28, 2021 · Andra Day won the Golden Globe best actress in a drama trophy for her performance in Hulu’s The United States vs. Billie Holiday, becoming the second-ever Black actress to win the category and...

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