Actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph Puts Respect On Her Roles’ Names

For her standout performance as Mary in ‘The Holdovers,’ actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph has won a Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award — and awards season isn't over yet. The actress spoke with resident film critic Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder about the role following the two wins. She emphasized the importance of respecting and portraying the dignity of the characters she plays, drawing inspiration from actresses like Phylicia Rashad and Ella Joyce, and from observing real-life situations to get a better sense of her role. ‘The Holdovers’ is now available to stream on Peacock.

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