Screen Actors Guild Awards highlight Hollywood's diversity

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While the Oscars have come under fire for all-white acting nominations, the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Saturday night showcased Hollywood's diversity.

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to diverse TV," said actor Idris Elba, who presented an award and won two himself.

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Julie Kliegman
Julie Kliegman

Julie Kliegman is a freelance writer based in New York. Her work has appeared in BuzzFeed, Vox, Mental Floss, Paste, the Tampa Bay Times and PolitiFact. Her cats can do somersaults.