Who is Lily Gladstone, the Native American star of Murderers of the Flower Moon and an Oscar nominee?

There is something indescribable about Lily Gladstone. A look first that seems to speak for itself, hard but penetrating. Then attitude, innate self-confidence, which already gives him the air of a celebrity. The word “star” will undoubtedly be discussed after the release of Martin Scorsese’s next film; Flower Moon Assassins, scheduled for October 18. The American actress playing the female lead, in her first at these heights, radiates and suggests that we are witnessing the flowering of a great actress.

Founding act

When we see her climbing the steps of Cannes for the film’s world premiere in May 2023, we’ll think Lily Gladstone is used to such heights. However, it hasn’t always been that way for the 37-year-old actress, who has only starred in the occasional cryptic arthouse film, including Jimmy P. (Psychotherapy of a Plains IndianBy Arno Depleschin in 2013. It was director Kelly Reichardt who finally got his foot in the door four years later. Some women, Lily Gladstone plays a cowgirl who falls madly in love with a school teacher played by Kristen Stewart. A critical success, the film brought her to the world’s attention and her performance convinced the Hollywood industry. But due to Covid, a more difficult period begins, during which there are not many projects. So much so that he envisioned himself being transferred to a company specializing in the extermination of Asian hornets.

That’s without counting a successful star named Martin Scorsese. The director was so impressed with the actress that he chose her after a video conference in the company of Leonardo DiCaprio. Vogue UK “Marty knew right away it was Lily.” The Flower Moon killers are being tracked down The little-known story of the Osage tribe, who became extremely wealthy in the 1920s by finding oil on their lands in Oklahoma. And a series of mysterious murders are suddenly destroyed. Leonardo DiCaprio plays Ernest, a rough-and-tumble American who falls in love with Molly, an Osage, played by Lily Gladstone. A character with whom he shares several points in common that make his commentary surprisingly valid.

Activist before being an actress

Lily Gladstone spent her early childhood on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Montana before moving to Seattle. From this past, he maintains a deep belief. he needs to talk to the Native Americans and those who are left behind. From then on, he will fight to “natives“As they are called across the Atlantic, they are treated better in the movies and that their culture is not abused or monopolized by the Hollywood industry. She then recommends portraying Native American women with care and respect Some women And First cowKelly Reichardt’s two films. “When you’re representing communities and working within them, it’s important to develop relationships with them and build real trust together,” she tells Vogue UK.

The role of Molly Burkhart Flower Moon AssassinsAn Osage Indian fighting to preserve his ancestral lands is perhaps the most resonant of his personalities. The actress, who does not hide that she is superstitious, may see this as a sign of fate. Long barred from acting, in part because she’s Native American—she describes herself as an “atypical actress”—she’s finally earned a place in the mainstream of American acting for her talent and dedication. In Vogue:Leonardo DiCaprio was also won. “Lily is absolutely stunning,” before adding that she “carries the whole movie.” Convincing two holy movie monsters was already a challenge, but from now on to new heights, some believe Lily Gladstone is capable of living on familiar terms.

On the way to the Oscars

We often talk about “Oscar” films, these (large) productions, most often Hollywood, intended for the ceremony of the same name. The term “performance” is then used for these roles, for which a small gold statuette is a more than likely option. For decades, people in the United States have had fun betting on this or that actor or actress, and the bookies seem clear at this point. Lily Gladstone will win next February. In doing so, she would become the first Native American actress to be nominated for the top honor. From there, it’s said that he will replace Michelle Yeoh, who won an Oscar for her role as Demiurge. Everything everywhere at once , there is only one step… which we will not take yet. What we can say to the contrary is that his career is definitely off to a flying start, with him currently busy with projects, including two films based on the lives of famous Native American singers. to the premiere of Flower Moon Assassins At the Cannes Film Festival in May, the film’s team received a standing ovation that lasted several minutes. Lily Gladstone cried as if she finally realized how far she had gone; “My life will never be the same again,” she later announced to Vogue. And in this face we suddenly notice something else that we thought was incomprehensible: a sparkle in the eyes, an inner warmth, finally ready to explode.

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