The Oscars are nothing more than affirmative action politics now. For example, for a film to be eligible for Oscars eligibility it must meet some strict “inclusion” standards.
To compete at the Oscars for Best Movie, all films must meet their strict diversity inclusion quota. Yes, this is a real thing and stated clearly on the Oscars website. The Oscars have implemented diversity/equity mandates that require a certain percentage of non-whites to be behind the camera & as actors to even qualify for nominations.
The reasoning behind the strict mandates is to “encourage equitable representation on and off screen to better reflect the diverse global population,” according to the Oscars website.
Considering films must meet strict “Representation and Inclusion Standards” to be eligible for awards I doubt the winners of their individual acting awards are anything different.
Keep in mind that DEI initiatives prioritize meeting quotas over selecting the most qualified. It’s no different when it comes to movies. The way I see it, getting an Oscar today doesn’t mean much considering the Oscars seem to have prioritized an agenda over talent and performance.