We all know that Mahershala Ali is fine. We know that he is an amazing actor who has given some great performances in House of Cards, Luke Cage, Moonlight and Hidden Figures. We know that the 43-year-old actor just became a first-time father last week. We also know that his work in Moonlight helped him garner his first Academy Award last night. But there are things behind the scenes that you may not know about Ali. Here are a few golden nuggets we’re sure you will appreciate if you’re big fans like we are.
He’s the First Muslim to Win an Oscar
At a time when people of Muslim faith are under attack, Mahershala Ali’s Oscar win is major. He is the first Muslim actor ever, like ever, to win an Academy Award. “I’m proud to own [being Muslim] and I embrace that,” Ali told the Los Angeles Times after Sunday night’s win. “I just feel blessed to have had the opportunities that I have had.”
