Whoopi Goldberg Wins Oscar for Best Supporting Actress
Whoopi Goldberg won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Oda Mae Brown in the 1990 film Ghost. She became the second Black woman to win an Oscar in a acting category, following Hattie McDaniel.
Whoopi Goldberg Oscar Win Details
The 63rd Academy Awards ceremony honored Ghost with multiple nominations. Goldberg received the award on March 27, 1991, for her performance as a psychic helping a murdered man save his lover.
Impact of Whoopi Goldberg Oscar Win
Goldberg's win highlighted the growing recognition of Black actors in Hollywood. The role remains one of the most iconic supporting performances in film history and is frequently cited in discussions of Oscar milestones.
View the official Oscars ceremony record for details on the 1991 winners and nominees.
