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Historic Wins at 98th Academy Awards: New Categories, Diversity
3/16/2026
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Story summary
- The 98th Academy Awards introduced a new casting category for acting.
- Cassandra Kulukundis won for "One Battle After Another."
- Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for Sinners, a horror film.
- Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman of color to win in cinematography.
- Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for Hamnet.
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