Discussing his back-to-back noms, Colman had a megawatt smile. “It’s amazing, the second time around,” he began. “I feel so blessed… I’ve been having a peaceful, beautiful day.” Interviewer Nischelle pressed on about his repeated experience, asking, “Is it a different peace?” to which Colman wholeheartedly agreed.

Colman Domingo, a best actor nominee last year for Rustin and this year for Sing Sing, is the first person to earn best actor Oscar nominations in back-to-back years since Denzel Washington did so for Fences in 2017 and Roman J.

Disney/Randy Holmes Colman Domingo earned an Oscar nomination for his performance in the A24 film Sing Sing. It’s his second straight nod in the Best Actor category after getting nominated for his role in Rustin last year.

Colman Domingo entered exclusive territory with his Best Actor nomination for Sing Sing on Thursday. He is the first man since Denzel Washington to achieve back-to-back nominations, with Domingo’s previous bid coming last year for Rustin.

Colman Domingo REACTS to His Back-to-Back Lead Actor Oscar Nominations (Exclusive) Colman Domingo chats with ET's Nischelle Turner after receiving his second Oscar nomination for 'Sing Sing.' The actor reacts to becoming one of only a few stars to get back-to-back nominations in the lead actor category;