Remember Us? Stars Blackballed After Their Oscars Speak Out

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Barkhad Abdi

Barkhad Abdi says he thought he was well on his way to becoming a breakout star when he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his unforgettable role in Captain Phillips.

But Barkhad says that no one in Hollywood has come calling and now – after being passed over for a number of parts — he’s back in Minneapolis working in his brother’s cell phone shop.

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