After Receiving Back To Back Oscar Nominations, Colman Domingo Explained Why There’s A “Different Kind Of Peace” The Second Time Around

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For those who forgot, Colman made history last award season as the first Afro-Latino to be nominated in the Best Actor category at the Oscars. And this year, he’s only gone and bagged a second major nomination.

Colman Domingoi in a double-breasted suit with a bow tie on a red carpet

Yesterday, Colman caught up with Nischelle Turner of Entertainment Tonight to discuss his win — and you could totally sense the joy radiating from him. I felt it through the screen.

Nischelle Turner interviews Colman Domingo via a large screen. Colman is grinning

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.”

Colman Domingo wearing a patterned jacket smiles, clasping hands

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Interviewer Nischelle pressed on about his repeated experience, asking, “Is it a different peace?” to which Colman wholeheartedly agreed.

Nischelle Turner smiling, wearing a stylish dark blouse with a bow tie detail

“I think there’s a different peace to it,” he answered. “I was putting love around the entire production, you know, any nominations really amplified the film in such an extraordinary way.”

Colman Domingo in patterned jacket sits with hands clasped under chin in front of vertical blinds

Sing Sing secured two other Academy Award nominations: one for Best Adapted Screenplay, and another for Best Original Song (“Like A Bird.”)

Two people stand on stage speaking, with a large screen behind showing a film scene from "Sing Sing."

And while Colman apparently “jumped up and down” when the Adapted Screenplay nominations were read out, he was much more reserved for his own category. As was his partner, Raúl Domingo.

Colman Domingo and his husband, Raúl on the red carpet, one wearing a sparkling coat over a dark outfit, the other in a black military-style jacket with gold buttons

“I was just peaceful,” he explained. “I was looking out at the sun coming up a little bit, and then I heard my name.”

Colman Domingo wearing a textured coat, striped shirt underneath, and gold chain, posing in front of leafy backdrop

Giggling about Raúl’s rather intense reaction to his Rustin nomination last year, Colman concluded that this year, there was “a bit more of a peaceful grace to it all.”

Colman and Raúl in elegant black suits share a joyful moment at a formal event, standing near a set table with golden chairs in the background

“Raúl did not fall on the floor this year and cry,” Colman added. “He actually just said, ‘Congratulations, sweetheart’ and hugged me.” And ain’t that just the sweetest thing?

Colman and Raúl smiling and talking at an event, with one wearing a dark outfit and the other in a light suit. Attendees are capturing the moment

Nischelle then mentioned that the last actor to secure double leading man Oscar nominations was none other than Denzel Washington (or “Big Zel,” as I recently learned his sons refer to him as).

“[Denzel]’s such a friend. So I feel like I’m in great company with, you know, people like Spencer Tracy, and Tom Hanks with these back-to-back leading man things,” Colman said. “So I guess it solidifies it, that I’m a leading man.”

Colman Domingo in a stylish suit with a polka dot scarf, standing against a floral backdrop at an event

On celebrations, Colman revealed that he plans to indulge in some oysters, champagne, and a nice steak. As you should, king.

Nischelle Turner interviews Colman Domingo via a large screen

What are your thoughts? Will you be joining me in my “Like A Bird” Best Original Song campaign? LMK below.

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