Frances McDormand's terrific portrayal in Three Billboards impresses Oscar jury

March 05, 2018 10:25

Frances McDormand's superlative turn as a justice-seeking mom going after the cops of her stifling Southern town in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri has impressed both --viewers and Academy jury.

This is her second Best Actress Oscar since Fargo.

True to form, McDormand's speech is as hardhitting as one would expect and more.

McDormand requests all the women nominated in every single category to share and stand in solidarity and honour.

The powerhouse signs off with a punch. "I have two words for you tonight: Inclusion. Rider."

"I really hope Frances McDormand gets an Emmy for that speech. I wish I was a woman," exclaims a genuinely impressed Jimmy Kimmel echoing a million awestruck sentiments.

Photograph: Kevin Winter/Getty Images

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