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It's not the supposed historical significance that impresses me. For months this has been thought of as a done deal according to the Oscar buzz out here in LA, not because of the quality of her performance but because Berry desperately wanted an Oscar for some film, any film, and campaigned strenuously for it. The historical significance only showed up recently in the Oscar talk when the voting began; who could vote against her in that case?

Lots of people "campaign" for Oscars and don't get them. Let's face it- history was made tonight for no Black ever won an Oscar for best actress. That's significant to many.

A few months back articles interviewing people in the business here in LA ridiculed Berry's intense focus on getting the Oscar for any film, particularly after her car accident. Those same folks who ridiculed her then apparently voted for her when push came to shove.