Actress Wunmi Mosaku has achieved a significant milestone in her career, winning the BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress at the 79th BAFTA Film Awards. Mosaku, who accepted the prestigious award while heavily pregnant, was recognized for her compelling role in the film "Sinners." This win marks her second BAFTA triumph, further solidifying her reputation as a formidable talent in the industry.

In a highly competitive category, Mosaku emerged victorious over notable nominees including Teyana Taylor for “One Battle After Another” and Emily Watson for “Hamnet.” This latest accolade is a testament to her consistently strong performances, building on a career that has steadily progressed towards such a distinguished film award.

Her first BAFTA win was the TV award for Best Supporting Actress in 2017 for her role in “Damilola, Our Loved Boy.” She also received a BAFTA Film Award nomination for Best Leading Actress in 2021 for “His House.” This current win for "Sinners" is particularly poignant, delivering the film recognition that her extensive body of work has been anticipating.

Mosaku's acceptance speech resonated deeply and is being widely shared. She dedicated the award to her daughter, stating, “To my daughter, you are my greatest teacher. I am so proud of you, everything begins and ends with you.” She then elaborated on the profound personal impact of playing the character Annie in "Sinners," revealing, “I found a part of myself in Annie, a part of my hopes, my ancestral power and connection, parts I thought I had lost or tried to dim as an immigrant trying to fit in.” She concluded her heartfelt speech by directly addressing director Ryan Coogler, acknowledging, “I felt the presence of the ancestors’ pride and joy daily on your set.”